Ferry sailing cancelled this evening due to high winds
Jan 04 2009, 7:52 PM · UPDATED The 5:50pm sailing from Anacortes by the M/V Sealth has been cancelled for all stops, due to high winds and heavy seas. Other sailings and other vessels may be affected. Updates will continue as information becomes available.... more ›

Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands is working to turn the tide.
Dec 31 2008, 8:10 AM · UPDATED Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands reports that one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Nationwide, women are victims of domestic violence every 15 seconds. Victims who do not report... More ›

• The snow has melted, sand remains
  Dec 30 2008, 12:40 PM · UPDATED
• 2008: The year in review
  Dec 31 2008, 9:51 AM · UPDATED
• Public will feel health and community services budget cuts
  Dec 29 2008, 12:44 PM · UPDATED

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The History of Basketball: Rules and Regulations
Dec 30 2008, 4:08 PM · UPDATED In order to give a little background about the game during basketball season, this is the second – and final – installment in a series about the history and rules of basketball. Click here... More ›

• Lopez cheerleading squad works hard through the year
  Dec 23 2008
• Orcas High School Sailing Team competes
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM
• Diane Timm celebrates retirement from county
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM

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Orcas Island Fire Department looks forward to new year | Column
Today, 9:40 AM · UPDATED In 2008, we celebrated our 60th year of service as the Orcas Island Fire Department and 2009 marks the start of our next 60 years! We are taking the opportunity that the new year provides to rededicate our services... More ›

• New Year's superstitions
  Dec 31 2008, 2:31 PM · UPDATED
• Leadership San Juan Islands Class V begins in January
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM
• Music for our littlest ones
  Dec 27 2008, 10:42 PM · UPDATED

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Volunteers sought for Stormwater Advisory Committee
Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM The San Juan County Council is seeking volunteers for the Citizen’s Stormwater Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide advice to the County Council and make recommendations on matters pertaining to storm water, including capital facilities,... More ›

• Welcome Brandon Michael Paul Morgan!
  Dec 24 2008, 12:00 AM
• ORCAS Animal SHELTER youth volunteer of the year
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM
• Pet of the week
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM

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'Shop local' — what exactly does it mean? | Islands Sounder Editorial
Today, 10:39 AM · UPDATED “Shopping Local” is more than frequenting an island store now and again. It’s about understanding the link between healthy communities and healthy businesses. It’s about hiring local contractors, buying local food, and patronizing local shops because it strengthens the... More ›

• The current economy: what it means for 2009
  Dec 30 2008, 4:34 PM · UPDATED
• Orcas sewer expansion: there’s more to the story
  Dec 23 2008
• Recession hits Orcas residents hard
  Dec 16 2008

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County news page premieres on San Juan County website
Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM A redesigned County News page went into service last week on the county website (www.sanjuanco.com/news). The former news page was more oriented to print news releases and offered documents in a PDF file format. “The new page is designed... More ›

• Susan Osborn concerts canceled due to weather
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM
• Orcas Island Fire Department report
  Dec 31 2008, 12:00 AM
• Letters to the editor Community bikes vandalized
  Dec 24 2008, 12:00 AM

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