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Linn wearing her iconic red hat, and posing with Benna before going on their regular walk!

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May 2024 “Volunteer of the Month” Linn Motko

Submitted by the Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor

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Left to right: Anthony Morris; Assistant Director, Laurie Orton; Library Director, Boyd Pratt; Board President, Karen Vedder; Board Vice President and Barbara Sharp; Board Secretary.

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Library talks levy lid

To ensure islanders on the northern end of San Juan were able to have easy access to the…

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San Juan Island EMS and Fire and Rescue volunteer Kathleen Salinas conducting an at-home fire risk assessment with Adam Green as part of the launch of Wildfire Ready Neighbors, an initiative to help prepare communities to protect their homes from wildfires.

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Wildfire Ready Neighbors program launches in San Juan County

On May 8, the local launch of Wildfire Ready Neighbors took place at the San Juan Island Fire…

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Freshman Joseph Holt comes slides into homeplate.

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Seniors honored at final games

The Wolverines’ ladies’ fastpitch team and Wolverines’ boys’ baseball played the Senior Night games on Tuesday, May 7,…

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J56 Tofino with mother J31 Tsuchi, NOAA Permit #21348.

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Boaters encouraged to stay 1000 yards away from endangered Southern Resident Orcas

Take the pledge to give them space

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Nicole Santorm with her two children.

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Motherhood and the importance of art, self-knowledge and friends

Nicole Santora moved to the island five years ago, during the pre-pandemic era. A mother of a five-year-old…

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San Juan Island Farmers’ Market kicks off high season

Submitted by the San Juan Island Farmers Market

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New Annual Member Festival a Huge Success!

Hiester and Osterman Win Seats in OPALCO 2024 Board Election

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Spongy Moth

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Inslee issues emergency proclamation for imminent danger of spongy moth infestation

Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today due to the imminent danger of an infestation of the…

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Star struck lovers Fredric(Cody Balcomb-Bartok) and Mable (Chelse Parrott)

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‘Pirates of Penzance’ brings local touches to an old classic

For those who love a good laugh and pirates, “Pirates of Penzance” will be performed at the San…

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May 7 update on the F/V CHIEF JOSEPH sinking

Submitted by the San Juan Department of Emergency Management

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Example of signage educating the public on appropriate distances between humans and wildlife, located on San Juan Island National Historical Park.

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Park Ranger advises on close encounters with wildlife photographers

As the island begins to settle into spring with longer days and more sunshine, this time of year…

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Henry Island diesel spill update

Submitted by the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management