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COVID-19 testing still advised for people with symptoms and close contacts of confirmed cases

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COVID-19 testing still advised for people with symptoms and close contacts of confirmed cases

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health

Ewes askew; scam success; creamy conundrum | Sheriff’s Log

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Ewes askew; scam success; creamy conundrum | Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff’s office recent calls

Washington’s child care crisis

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Washington’s child care crisis

Eighty-six percent of San Juan County’s demand for child care is met by nearby supply — the highest…

Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic

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Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic

While many are coping with the stress of a pandemic and quarantines, others are also struggling to maintain…

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Nevertheless, they persisted: Friday Harbor celebrates 100 years of women’s votes

The year 2020 will stand out in history for many reasons, but one of them is reason for…

Yakima federal judge grants AG Ferguson’s motion to expedite discovery in USPS lawsuit

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Yakima federal judge grants AG Ferguson’s motion to expedite discovery in USPS lawsuit

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General

Southern resident orca with calf. (NOAA Fisheries)

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Give pregnant orcas space to forage

Agencies and partners are calling for boaters to steer clear of the whales.

NWFSC/contributed photo                                NOAA researchers collecting fecal samples. Photo taken under federal research permit.

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Researchers probe orca poop for microplastics

You might worry about your toddler chewing on a plastic toy with toxic chemicals.

Grants benefit orca and salmon recovery

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Grants benefit orca and salmon recovery

State receives more than $11 million in federal grants to benefit SRKW and Chinook recovery

Vandalized views, bee bumble, unattended auto | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Vandalized views, bee bumble, unattended auto | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Contributed photos                                Above: Attacca Quartet. Top right: Dana Jackson. Bottom right: Sophie Baird-Daniel.

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Archipelago Collective concerts return – virtually

Archipelago Collective is thrilled to bring you a weekend of exciting concerts, performed by its 2020 festival artists…

Lauren Havel. (Contributed photo)

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From film camp to film maker

The journey toward becoming a filmmaker began simply enough for local 15-year-old Lauren Havel. In 2018, she enrolled…

Congress acts to stop USPS service reductions

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Congress acts to stop USPS service reductions

As the 2020 General Election nears, new concerns regarding mail-in voting have been heightened by a nationwide reduction…