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Benefits of biochar

By Darell Kirk

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Islanders voice concern over Venezuela

It didn’t matter if it was drizzling or raining or how gray the sky was. Over 50 people…

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‘Coffee with Kari’ offers islanders time with Council member Kari McVeigh on San Juan

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Early-bird registration now open for the 2026 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit

Submitted by the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, WSU SJC Extension.

Contributed photos by Sean Trew
A boat passes kelp-covered rocks.

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Little wind but lots of fun during Round the County Regatta

The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers…

Contributed photo by John Stimpson
Wolverine #5 Channing Kleine sails in for two points

Sports

Wolverines’ sports recap

By Declan O’Malley

Russel Barsh photo.
A red-backed jumping spider with a honeybee it caught in mid-air.

Life

Iridescent dancers

Submitted by Russel Barsh, director of Kwiaht.

Heather Spaulding/staff photo.
Amy Saxe-Eyler addressing the crowd on Nov. 13.

Life

Nonprofits provide overview on programs and needs

As the nation and states’ support networks thin, local nonprofits gathered together on Nov. 13 to discuss what…

Darrell Kirk photo.
A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

News

San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk

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Seaweed aquaculture explored during ‘Send Kelp’

Submitted by San Juan Island Grange.

Jen Henry photos.
Even dogs joined the race.

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Islanders kicked off New Year’s with a run and a splash

The annual New Year’s Resolution 5K Run and Salish Splash was won in less than 20 minutes this…

2025 Year In Review

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San Juan County 2025 Year-In-Review: Housing projects, dental clinics, infrastructure updates and more

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 2

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk