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Wolverine #5 Channing Kleine sails in for two points

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Wolverines’ sports recap

By Declan O’Malley

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A red-backed jumping spider with a honeybee it caught in mid-air.

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Iridescent dancers

Submitted by Russel Barsh, director of Kwiaht.

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Amy Saxe-Eyler addressing the crowd on Nov. 13.

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Nonprofits provide overview on programs and needs

As the nation and states’ support networks thin, local nonprofits gathered together on Nov. 13 to discuss what…

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A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk

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Seaweed aquaculture explored during ‘Send Kelp’

Submitted by San Juan Island Grange.

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Even dogs joined the race.

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Islanders kicked off New Year’s with a run and a splash

The annual New Year’s Resolution 5K Run and Salish Splash was won in less than 20 minutes this…

2025 Year In Review

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San Juan County 2025 Year-In-Review: Housing projects, dental clinics, infrastructure updates and more

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 2

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk

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Linnea Anderson, Tom Kearney and Dave Zeretzke

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Juvenile Court — supporting island youth

The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs…

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A ferry in the San Juans

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Critics question ferry reservation system developers lack of user testing

By Darrell Kirk

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Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.

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First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines

Submitted by the Orca Network.

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival tentative 2026 schedule

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 1

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk