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Davis Dougherty shows off a rarely discovered feat of nature.

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Lopez Island Youth Conservation Corps: Nature Nugget

Not many people in the islands know what a northern shrike is, and even fewer know how it…

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RCMP helped the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday (Aug. 14) to rescue 12 kayakers in distress in the San Juan Islands near the Canada-U.S. border.

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Orcas based kayakers rescued by Canadian police

By Journal/Blackpress staff

Friday Harbor Mayor Raymont Jackson.

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Mayor of Friday Harbor charged with animal cruelty

The mayor of Friday Harbor, Raymont Jackson, has been charged with one count of animal cruelty in the…

Jim Corenman photo.
The Purple Martin crew accepting their awards.

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55th Shaw Island Classic Race results

By Peg Gerlock

Contributed photo by Fredric Aube
Renegade Orchestra

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Renegade Orchestra: where symphony meets rock

Clapping, foot stomping and moving to music is what The Renegade Orchestra, performing Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m…

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Kevin Roth’s out of this world robot

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Fair fun

Rain and threats of rain did not stop people from turning out to get their fill of fair…

Monico Mackinnon photo.
Damage done by the fire.

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Lopez Fire responds to fire on Center Island

Submitted by Lopez Island Fire and EMS.

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”Sheep on a Rock” by David Halpern

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San Juan artist wins Originality Award at Anacortes Arts Show

Submitted by David Halpern.

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The San Juan Preservation Trust launches effort to protect 30 acres on San Juan Island

Submitted by the San Juan Preservation Trust.

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Pepper, Mable and Daphne putting their heads together

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Heaven on Earth welcomes famous new resident

On Saturday, Aug. 9, there is an excitement in the air at the usually peaceful Heaven on Earth…

Contributed photo by R. Barsh
A ripe King apple from a remnant of the Hudson Bay Company’s Bellevue Farm on San Juan Island.

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Lost and found! The hidden wealth of island orchards

Submitted by Russel Barsh, Director of Kwiaht.

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One-year-old Arlo and his sister Norah, celebrating on the ferry.

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Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish

“Baby boy born!” came the announcement over the intercom on the Washington State Ferry, Samish, on Aug. 6,…

Darrell Kirk photo.

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Island Air: Lifeline in the sky for San Juan Islands

By Darrell Kirk