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J-pod was seen swimming around Friday Harbor last week.

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J-pod makes a visit to Friday Harbor

Familiar blubbery black and white sea creatures decided to take a jaunt over to San Juan Island last…

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Filched firewood, busted box, dog disputes | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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An Unprecedented early arrival of gray whales in Puget Sound

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Girl Meets Dirt won a Good Food Award.

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Food news for the San Juans

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What to expect from schools after mask mandate is lifted

For the first time in two years, faces of students around the state will be seen in schools…

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Randall Gaylord is presently the longest serving prosecutor/coroner in the State, the third longest serving prosecutor and, after 28 years, is believed to be the longest serving elected official for San Juan County.

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Gaylord announces he won’t seek 8th term as Prosecutor and Coroner

San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney and Coroner Randall Gaylord announced today that he will not seek reelection in…

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Former President George Bush shaking hands with Ukrainian President Kuchma, Necia Quest to the right

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Ukraine- a former diplomats perspective

Millions of people are fleeing for their lives, on the other side of the world. Former diplomat Necia…

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Battery boost, friendly feud, videoed vandalism? | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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March is Brain Injury Awareness month

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County places cap on vacation rentals

A cap has been proposed on vacation rentals in San Juan County at the current 650 compliant rentals…

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Musician Relief Fund to provide financial support to musicians in Washington State impacted by Covid-19

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J Pod welcomes new calf

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San Juan Community Theatre responds to state and county mandate changes

Submitted by San Juan Island Community Theatre.