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Emily Reed Geyman releases new book “Voices of Two Americans: Overseas in the 1920s Work and Adventures”

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“Rootbound” by Islay Ross

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Friday Harbor High School art student recognized

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San Juan District Court Judge Carolyn M. Jewett officially returns to the bench following being sworn in by Superior Court Judge Kathryn “Katie” Loring Dec. 30.

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Newly elected officials sworn in

Three elected officials were sworn-in on Dec. 30, just in time for the new year; District Court Judge…

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Newly Elected Sheriff Eric Peter is sworn in by Superior Court Judge Kathryn “Katie” Loring during an official ceremony Dec. 30 at the Superior Court courtroom.

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Sitting down with new Sheriff Eric Peter

Newly elected Sheriff Eric Peter took the oath of office at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, in front…

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Are bats eating moths through the winter?

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A winter moth mystery

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Cold temps caused high OPALCO bills

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“Storm at Sea” by Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso, encaustic.

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Local artists showcased during the Artist Registry Exhibit

Over a decade ago, 48 local artists showed their work in what was the first Artist Registry Exhibit.…

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New director Kerry Jack.

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Kerry Jack new Island Rec director

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OPALCO crew making repairs in the snow on Dec. 23 at 5:22 a.m.

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Islanders brace through second county-wide outage on Christmas Eve

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Retiring County Auditor Milene Henley (left) celebrates her retirement as Auditor Elect Natasha Warmenhoven (right) officially takes the reins at the Auditor’s office.

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Auditor Milene Henley shares insights with retirement on horizon

After sixteen years of public service as San Juan County’s Auditor, Milene Henley sat down with the Journal…

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Auditioning for “Shrek the Musical”

Everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, is coming to the San Juan Community Theatre Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May…

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Top stories of 2022 | Part one

by Colleen Smith, Heather Spaulding, Kelley Balcomb-Bartok and Kathryn Wheeler

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Wolverines block a shot.

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Wolverines’ girls’ basketball team wins against Orcas Vikings

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