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Orca death leads to lowest Southern resident killer whale population in 30 years

The orcas who call the waters surrounding the San Juan Islands home for part of the year have…

Voters will decide on real estate excise tax for affordable housing this November

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Voters will decide on real estate excise tax for affordable housing this November

Purchasers and sellers of county real estate may pay more to help others live in the San Juan…

Staff photo/Hayley Day                                San Juan County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Teresa Barnett, right, and Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s lawyer Nick Power present at San Juan County District Court on May 30.

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Grellet-Tinner seeks to file citizen charges against former county detective

Two November election candidates take part in questioning county staff’s hire of former detective

Assault, car theft charges for San Juan Island man

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Assault, car theft charges for San Juan Island man

Days after being released from jail on assault charges, a local man was picked up for allegedly stealing…

Domestic violence charges filed in San Juan County

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Domestic violence charges filed in San Juan County

A man was charged in San Juan County with assault and the intent to kill someone he lives…

Eastsound woman is charged with stealing almost $9K from former boss

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Eastsound woman is charged with stealing almost $9K from former boss

An Eastsound woman is charged with stealing almost $9,000 from a former employer to pay off her credit…

Locals advise Washington State Ferries on long-term plan

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Locals advise Washington State Ferries on long-term plan

Washington State Ferries staff are moving full steam into the next 20 years and want their plans and…

San Juan Island mother overcomes addiction for her kids

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San Juan Island mother overcomes addiction for her kids

Island mom shares her story for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13

Contributed photo/Royal Canadian Mounted Police                                Items seized from the alleged Canadian smuggler.

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Alleged cross-border drug trafficking off San Juan Island | Update

Two men allegedly involved in a rash of drug trafficking over a year ago off the coast of…

Report ranks San Juan Islanders healthiest among state

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Report ranks San Juan Islanders healthiest among state

If Washingtonians want to be healthier, they’ll move to the San Juan Islands.

Teens take ‘crash’ course on reckless driving

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Teens take ‘crash’ course on reckless driving

Local firefighters, EMTs and deputies stormed the Friday Harbor High School on April 17 to rescue 10 teens…

New Washington state laws to impact San Juan County

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New Washington state laws to impact San Juan County

A quick state Legislative session brought fast results that will impact local issues including the environment, health and…

Anacortes man charged with domestic violence assault of Lopez woman

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Anacortes man charged with domestic violence assault of Lopez woman

A 42-year-old man from Anacortes was charged with allegedly breaking into his girlfriend’s home on Lopez Island and…