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Sheriff Eric Peter and wife Jennifer lead the 2023 parade ‘Marching Forward Together’ through downtown Friday Harbor.

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Friday Harbor celebrates Fourth of July Marching Forward Together

The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual 4th of July parade, with Grand Marshals, Honored…

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San Juan County’s Department of Community Development shares next steps as the result of organizational change and feedback from a series of community meetings.

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The Fourth of July Parade headed up Spring Street.

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Consolations| Editorial

A segment of “Underpinning” by Carolyn Reed, printed with the permission of her niece, Susan Reed. “Underpinning” is…

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No shortage of activities for July 4th

Fourth of July is packed with a day full of events kicking off with a pancake breakfast at…

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Charred remains of the woodshed.

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Fire at Lakedale contained to woodshed

Contrary to rumors on social media, Lakedale Resort did not burn down.

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San Juan County’s Derelict Vessel Program seeks community support to minimize environmental impacts of neglected boats

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The Washington State Transportation Commission met in Friday Harbor June 21-22. Their monthly meeting included presentations by the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County Council and Staff, the Port of Friday Harbor, Lopez Port Authority, Island Air Ambulances, Kenmore Air, and public comment from concerned citizens.

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Washington State Transportation Commission met in Friday Harbor

The Washington State Transportation Commission held its monthly meeting in Friday Harbor on June 21, and their timing…

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New Island Marble Butterfly website flies forward

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L pod off of Tofino, British Columbia.

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Possible new baby in L Pod

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County Clerks from across the state converged in Friday Harbor last week for the 117th Annual WSACC Conference.

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Washington Clerks gather in Friday Harbor

San Juan Island hosted the annual summer conference of the Washington State Association of County Clerks last week.

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Chiara Power takes on 30 roles in "Fully Committed"

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Comedic whirlwind “Fully Committed” opens June 30

Through humor, “Fully Committed” delves into the underbelly of the most exclusive restaurants, the upper class and those…

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Councilmembers Jane Fuller, Cindy Wolf and Christine Minney meet at Orcas Center.

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Council meeting on Orcas covers permit delays; American Rescue Plan Act funding; and more

by Toby Cooper

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Evan Perrollaz, left, and Tina Smith, right.

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Management changes at San Juan County Public Hospital District No

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