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“Sun on My Back” by Islay Ross.

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FHHS art students receive Western Region awards

Submitted by the San Juan Island School District.

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Mayor Ray Jackson

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February proclaimed as African American History Month

During the first meeting of February, the month nationally designated as Black History Month, the Town of Friday…

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Bella Ross attempts to grab the ball before the Coupville players.

Sports

Wolverines’ basketball season wraps up

By Kathryn Wheeler,

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PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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PeaceHealth Peace Island adds cardiac MRIs to diagnostic imaging toolkit

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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Scott Mapstead as protagonist Richard Hannay fights with a police officer atop a train.

Life

High-paced thriller comedy “39 Steps” opens soon

The action-packed comedic thriller “39 Steps” opens Feb. 17 at the San Juan Community Theatre. The play is…

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J59 seen swimming between J40 Suttles and J37 Hy’Shqa in June 2022.

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Council acknowledge inherent rights of SRKW

The San Juan County Council joined a growing number of cities and counties throughout the Puget Sound region…

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Kathryn and Roberto Moya celebrate Valentine’s Day and their new community with a box of chocolates and other fine local goodies at their store.

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This Valentine’s Day couple celebrates love of chocolate, wine and community

Valentine’s Day holds a special place in the hearts of Kathryn and Roberto Moya, owners of Cin Cin…

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Several San Juan County elected officials held an informal meet and greet with the public in the County Council chambers in Friday Harbor Saturday, Jan. 28.

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Elected officials host public Meet and Greet

San Juan County elected officials held an informal meet and greet titled “Meet Your Elected Officials” at the…

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US Army Corps undermines Magnuson’s Legacy of protecting the Salish Sea from oil spills

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Steve Buck and Bill Gendron

Business

Chamber recognizes islander Bill Gendron and listens to Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven

During the first quarterly luncheon of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Jan. 25, Bill Gendron was…

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Charley Lawrence-Sampson and teammate celebrate a victory.

Sports

Wolverines basket ball teams play against Orcas

By Kathryn Wheeler

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Sheriff Eric Peter is flanked by 13 Ravens Coffee owner Liberty Miller (left), and officers Nick Wainwright, Rion Brandt, and Jay Holt during the department’s first “Coffee With A Cop” event held January 28 in Friday Harbor.

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‘Coffee With A Cop’ event drew community interest and engagement

Sheriff Eric Peter and several deputies from the Sheriff’s Department held their first “Coffee with a Cop” community…

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Fred Woods, Eric Webb and Ed Murray in the state capital.

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Working to increase school funding at the state level

The superintendents from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island school districts traveled to Olympia Jan. 30 to make…