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A water spigot by the Gazebo at the Fair.

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Town and County debate water – again

For the hundred years that the San Juan County Fair has existed, it has used some water from…

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Kari McVeigh

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Kari McVeigh announces candidacy

Submitted by the Committee to Elect Kari McVeigh

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Local third-grade class crowned Washington State Reading Champions by READBowl 2024

Submitted by the San Juan Island School District

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Pasta with a Purpose: A night of fun, education and community at the 14th annual Spay-ghetti Dinner – a delicious start

Submitted by the Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor

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Jeremy Tayor and Jeff Noedel on set at CNL2

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Television news and radio come live to Friday Harbor

Located conveniently across the street from the courthouse inside the Mason building, lights and cameras are ready for…

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Samish Nation removes 1M pounds of debris from the Salish Sea, San Juan Islands

The Samish Indian Nation through its Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has cleaned up 1,095,534 pounds of marine…

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Kyle Dodd

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EMS awards and recognition

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Fish for Teeth is growing for the community.

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Fish for Teeth to change structure in providing quality dental care to those who need it

Fish for Teeth, the Friday Harbor-based non-profit that provides dental care for those who could otherwise not afford…

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The 9th and 10th grade team pose with their 2024 Knowledge Bowl trophy and cake. From left to right: Flora Vaught, Vera Schoultz, Eleanora Cohen, and Finn Graham.

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FHHS 9th and 10th grade team wins 2024 Knowledge Bowl

A night of facts, philanthropy and fun was had at this year’s Knowledge Bowl on March 5. Students,…

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Daffodil frolic at the park

Submitted by the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park

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Coast Guard crew with the dogs.

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Samish ferry stops and assists boat in distress

Saturday, March 9, while winds reached between 20-30 knots, the Samish ferry, on its way to Anacortes and…

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Map of areas of concern

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Invasive Northern Pike caught by angler at Limekiln Preserve

Submitted by San Juan County

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Front row: Madison Ockerman, Malia Warin, Nakayla Nibler, Sarah Cruz, Paige Carlton, Nylah Pieples, Luca Pignatiello Second row: Isabelle Derksema, Millie Nibler, Lyla Frohm, Ella Raichlen, Paloma Waldron, Rylee Drew
Back row: Mia Germain, Brandy Lawson, Jillian Otis, Anna Gustafson, Bella Ross, Sheya Welty, Charley Sampson, Vera Schoultz Not pictured: Natalie Morton, Caylee Morton, Ally Sandwith, Mila Jackson, Emerald Hurley

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Wolverines’ girls’ fastpitch team will be a batting force

The team this year is 26 players strong with a mix of new and returning players, according to…