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Islands Conservation Corps crew members burn brush piles into biochar to reduce wildfire fuel loads on Turtleback Mountain.

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Community meetings on countywide wildfire mitigation plan updates

Submitted by San Juan County

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Morten Lauridsen at home near the Salish Sea.

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FHFF gives tribute to composer Morten Lauridsen

Throughout the course of his life, composer Morten Lauridsen has received a number of awards for his music…

Contributed photo by Julie McIntire Corey
Peas were one of the major farm products in the islands.

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New Historical Museum exhibit highlights farming

By Julie McIntire Corey

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Owen Kreger-Stickles and Jackie Williamson as George and Emily.

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‘Our Town’ – the story of rural America

With its simple set and complex story line, “Our Town,” written by Thornton Wilder took Broadway by storm…

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Jim Clark and Martin Eberhard at the Rotary Car Show

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The future is electric

Submitted by the San Juan Islnad Rotary Club

A previous year’s entry

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It’s that time! Enter the Annual Scarecrow Contest

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Left to right: Findlay Smith, Owen Hill, Phoenix Daily, Finn Graham, Myles Posenjak, Crede Janson, Noah Hanson, Brandon Prouty, Niko Salas, Coach Kyle (not pictured, Liam Copley).
Heather Spaulding Staff photo

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Wolverines’ Boys Tennis is the team to beat

When it comes to the 2024 boys tennis season, the Wolverines will be the team to beat says…

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Back row left to right: Grayson Matthews, Asher Cullen, Neil Gresseth, Nick Taylor, Ash Hamlin, Harrison Edge, Parker Duncan, Walter Rovente.
Front row left to right: Autumn Vaughn, Flora Compton, Rylee Drew, Rose Jensen, Qwynne Price-Morris, and Liz Hough.
Seated: Isabel Bashaw.
Not shown: Clive Nye, Hugo Thompson, and Hunter Matthews

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Cross Country Wolverines are ready to race

This is only the second year Friday Harbor High School has had a cross-country team, and it has…

Contributed photo by Aiden Haines
Two Prep Level Stunts - Left to Right Left Stunt Group: Paloma Waldron (main base), Elizabeth Ockerman (front spot), Paige Carlton Flierl (flyer/ top girl), Samantha Ponce (back spot), Brandy Lawson (side base). Right Stunt Group: Liliana Carrillo (main base), Chloe Roach (front spot), Madison Ockerman (flyer/ top girl), Chase Lee (back spot), Kimberly Ponce Tumbling Pass: Jillian Otis

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Wolverines’ Cheer Squad is ready to energize the fans and players

The Wolverine Cheer Squad is ready to fill the crowds football team with excitment this season.

Poster

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FHFF discounted tickets for islanders now available

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival

Contributed photo by Jeff Noedel at San Juan Today
San Juan County Council Chair Jane Fuller and Gov. Jay Inslee are all smiles at additional funding for local transportation.

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Inslee announces funding for local transportation infrastructure

by Jeff Noedel, Journal contributor

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L90 Ballena and calf L128 in Haro Strait, taken by Jamie Hoy/Soundwatch Boater Education Program on 9/16/2024 under NOAA/NMFS Permit #26285. The Whale Museum has been collaborating with the other vital research organizations, including SR3, Wild Orca, and the Center for Whale Research, in their ongoing efforts for the research, monitoring, and conservation of Southern Resident killer whales.

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New baby born in L pod

By Julie McIntire Corey

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A Ceratinas at American Camp on San Juan Island

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Bees in the fall garden

Russel Barsh, Director, KWIAHT and Journal contributor