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Rachelle Radonski and Jose Domenech officially “break ground.”

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Food bank expansion begins

The Friday Harbor Food Bank celebrated breaking ground to begin its expansion Aug. 12. A crowd of approximately…

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Help shape a composting program for the islands

Submitted by the San Juan County Solid Waste Program.

Contributed photo by Russel Barsh.
Miner bee.

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Are island pollinators disappearing?

Submitted by Russel Barsh (Kwiaht)

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US Coast Guard Cutter Swordfish stands by the scene of the vessel sinking as a Coast Guard helicopter flies overhead.

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Fishing vessels sinks, leaking diesel and threatening sensitive areas

Update Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.

Contributed photo by Ted Strutz
Food preservation showing off those canning skills.

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Submitted by the San Juan County Fairgrounds.

An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/Contributed photo)

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The Navy League reacts to order by the United States District Court concerning EA-18G Growler flight operations

Submitted by Oak Harbor Navy League.

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Coast Guard responds to diesel spill off Sunset Point.

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Large diesel spill on Sunset Point San Juan

Submitted by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Contributed photo by Adam Martin
Indian Valley Brodiaea

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Indian Harvest Brodiaea – the plant hiding in plain sight

The tiny purple flowers of the Indian Valley Brodiaea, or Brodiaea rosea, has not been recorded in San…

Contributed by Island Stage Left

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Last Weekend of Comedy of Errors

It’s the last weekend of Island Stage Left’s “Comedy of Errors “ so don’t miss it!

Contributed photo by the San Juan Makers Guild.

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Second Annual Lopez Uncovered Music Festival

Submitted by the San Juan Makers Guild.

Contributed photo by Nareeta Martin on Upsplash

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The County Fair: A community reunion and more

Submitted by the Transition Waste Reduction Group.

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Glenwood Inn finger-pointing continues

After confusion between the San Juan County Council, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust regarding the recently…

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SJ County Council takes no action on CRC recommendations

After San Juan County Council members, county staff and the Prosecuting Attorney went into executive session on Aug.…