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Friday Harbor man charged with harassment, assault of San Juan County deputies

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Friday Harbor man charged with harassment, assault of San Juan County deputies

A 30-year-old Friday Harbor man was charged with allegedly threatening to kill at least one civilian and then,…

Process delays after the loss of San Juan County Clerk Joan White

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Process delays after the loss of San Juan County Clerk Joan White

San Juan County can’t get along without its longtime County Clerk Joan White.

Contributed photo/SeaDoc Society                                Tufted Puffins are known for their bright orange bill.

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Wait is over for tufted puffin

SeaDoc helps state save local endangered species

San Juan Islanders support bills in state Legislature

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San Juan Islanders support bills in state Legislature

Washington state lawmakers are meeting for a short, two-month regular session, ending on March 8, but bills they…

Anacortes construction expected to cause delays to ferry terminal

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Anacortes construction expected to cause delays to ferry terminal

Construction in and around Anacortes this spring is expected to cause delays for drivers accessing the mainland ferry…

Matthew McConaughey and San Juan Islands barge star in commercial

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Matthew McConaughey and San Juan Islands barge star in commercial

The commercial that locals have been waiting for is finally on the small screen. It’s a new Lincoln…

3.1-magnitude earthquake hits San Juan Islands

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3.1-magnitude earthquake hits San Juan Islands

The United States Geological Survey website reports that a 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the San Juan Islands at…

San Juan County addiction recovery house may be funded

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San Juan County addiction recovery house may be funded

The struggles to stop addiction can be heightened on the rural islands of San Juan County.

Contributed photo/Washington State Department of Transportation                                The interior of the Hyak is virtually unchanged since it was first built, 51 years ago.

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A ferry tale ending | The Hyak may be decommissioned in 2018

After roughly half a century of service, one of Washington State Ferries’ oldest vessels may set sail for…

Contributed image/San Juan County                                This chart shows the various outdoor recreation activities visitors said they participated in on the island.

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Study explains what draws visitors to San Juan Islands

The results of one San Juan County visitor survey are in and it’s the islands’ isolation that draws…

San Juan employers learn how to apply new paid sick leave law

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San Juan employers learn how to apply new paid sick leave law

San Juan County employees are guaranteed sick leave, starting this year, thanks to a new state law.

Elusive state capital budget passes, county funds secured

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Elusive state capital budget passes, county funds secured

The state legislature approved the allocation of nearly $4 billion for construction projects across Washington on Jan. 18.

Contributed image/San Juan County                                This map shows the part of the MacKaye Harbor Road that a county feasibility study suggests moving to protect it from rising sea level projections. The section runs along the southern tip of the road, starting near Aleck BayRoad, past Barlow and Outer Bays and the Agate Beach County Park, to Seth Road.

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County road to be relocated due to climate change predictions

This is the second story in a two-part series about the effects of climate change on San Juan…