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Orcas man faces drug charges

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Orcas man faces drug charges

Jordan Colin Lynn-Jefferson, 19, of Eastsound, is charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine.

Former San Juan County Detective Parker charged with misconduct by the Criminal Justice Training Commission

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Former San Juan County Detective Parker charged with misconduct by the Criminal Justice Training Commission

A former county detective, who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a sex crime victim, is facing the…

A response to Seattle Times’ coverage of local ‘sex and deception’ | Editorial

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A response to Seattle Times’ coverage of local ‘sex and deception’ | Editorial

Thanks to one corrupt detective, the county is facing a $10 million lawsuit. An Orcas teacher was found…

Eastsound woman charged with theft

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Eastsound woman charged with theft

Kristina Marie Vongnatensky, 29, of Eastsound, has been charged with identity theft in the first degree and theft…

Friday Harbor man charged with theft and forgery

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Friday Harbor man charged with theft and forgery

Paul J. Guard, 29, of Friday Harbor, is charged with identity theft and forgery in the second degree.

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Man charged with possession of heroin

Brian Lynn Borquist, 41, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with possession of heroin.

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Friday Harbor man charged with heroin possession

Brian Lynn Borquist, 41, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with possession of heroin.

Helping those in crisis in San Juan County

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Helping those in crisis in San Juan County

The phone rang at 6 a.m. The voice on the other line only had to utter a few…

Please speak up before it’s too late | Editorial

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Please speak up before it’s too late | Editorial

We sang Celine Dion at the top of our lungs with the windows rolled down on hot summer…

Orcas student on FH wrestling team heads for regional tournament

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Orcas student on FH wrestling team heads for regional tournament

Beau Wiebe, an Orcas Island student, who wrestles with the Friday Harbor Wolverines wrestling team placed first at…

Obituaries

Dennis John Bredahl | Passages

Dennis John Bredahl passed away unexpectedly while helping a neighbor on his beloved Orcas Island. He is survived…

Pauline I. Beemer | 1921 - 2018

Obituaries

Pauline I. Beemer | 1921 – 2018

Pauline I. Beemer, age 96, of Eastsound, WA and Colon, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home, January…

Staff photo/Hayley Day                                Before the ban, the San Juan Island Transfer Station accepted items on the above list, posted at the center.

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Chinese ban sends San Juan recyclables to landfills

San Juan Transfer Station Recycling no longer accepts co-mingled or mixed materials for recycling.