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County finalizes first Shoreline Cumulative Impact Evaluation

Over 900 shoreline use permits have been issued throughout San Juan County during the past five years. If…

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Karen Casey inspires resiliency at the Community Theatre

Irish singer and songwriter Karan Casey, joined by Niamh Dunne on fiddle and vocals, and guitarist and accordionist…

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Wayne Hare, right, during a conversation with National Park staff on San Juan Island.

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Ending racism for a better America

Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, the Civil Conversations Project has been working to create and…

(Washington State Ferries/contributed photo) Cars load aboard the ferry at Anacortes.

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Cancelled ferries wreaking havoc on island communities

Many islanders no longer trust the Washington State ferry system, as frequent cancellations and chronic delays continue to…

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The Herda Clan, Jennifer, Syd, Gabe and Sam.

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Father’s Day is every day for Gabe Herda

Gabe Herda says being a father was something he always wanted to be.

Contributed photo by Madrona Murphy
The Forest tent caterpillar is on the left, and the Western tent caterpillar is on the right.

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Tent caterpillars are bad this year, but don’t panic!

Contributed by Madrona Murphy (Kwiaht).

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Island schools still face budget shortfalls

The Water Matters was the motto of the “Support Our Island Schools” campaign launched last year by county…

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Halictus tripartitus enjoying a woodland strawberry flower in the author’s garden.

Life

Are “sweat bees” sweaty?

By Russel Barsh,

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Lewis Haws celebrating his win.

Sports

Wolverines track teams bring home the medals

By Heather Clark

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Road Scholars turn 35

Editors note: This article has been edited for clarity.

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Island Haven Animal Sanctuary announces Summer Horse Powered Reading ® Program

Submitted by Island Haven Animal Sanctuary.

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ASB President Ayana Berube takes a ‘selfie’ with friend and classmate Meg Carrier in the high school library minutes before entering Turnbull Gym for the 111th Commencement of Friday Harbor High School.

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Graduation marks beginning of next chapter for 2023 grads

Friday Harbor was a busy place this weekend with three seperate high school graduation ceremonies occuring either Friday,…

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs new protections into law.

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Celebrating new protections for endangered orcas during Orca Action month

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