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Earthquake in the San Juans

108 people on Orcas Island reported feeling shaking to USGS

Lime Kiln Lighthouse gets buffeted by waves on the west side of San Juan Island.

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Winter weather makes for high winds and stormy seas

The beginning of this winter has been a blustery one to say the least, with frequent wind advisories…

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Lawsuit filed against county

A lawsuit filed Oct. 9 against San Juan County and county prosecutor Randall Gaylord alleges that the county…

Gene Knapp.

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Remembering Gene Knapp

What do you remember best about Gene Knapp? A myriad of things come to people’s mind: his success…

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Real estate update

The median price of residential and condominium listings in San Juan County have gone up since 2014, according…

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Deer Harbor bridge update

The wooden bridge, built in 1971, has been given a 11.75 rating out of 100 in terms of…

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Washington State Ferries get an earful on reservation system

Washington State Ferry personnel met with business owners on Orcas Island and San Juan Island to discuss the…

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Leave No Trace ethics

It’s been one year to the day since San Juan County became the first county in the U.S.…

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Affordable housing advocates give insight during ‘Gimme Shelter’

The League of Women Voters panel discussion “Gimme Shelter” delved into the affordable housing issue in San Juan…

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Lopez man convicted of malicious mischief

On Sept. 4, a 51-year-old Lopez man was convicted of malicious mischief in the third degree, a gross…

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Controversy over pot producer

Marijuana producer and processor NW Connoisseurs have begun the permitting process to move from their current facilities in…

Above: Greg Lange holds his hand against Sonny’s hoof to illustrate its size. Sonny is six feet tall and 2

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History of draft horses in the San Juan Islands

Before moving to the San Juans, Greg Lange described himself as an endurance junkie.

Rick Larsen on San Juan

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Larsen visits San Juans

Rep. Rick Larsen visited San Juan Island and Lopez Island last week to hold roundtable discussions and visit…