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One county health insurer remains for individual plans
The uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) at the federal level has already impacted San Juan County.
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Interviews for San Juan County Superior Court judge replacement underway
San Juan County will have a new Superior Court Judge next year, but the race won’t be on…
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Community tries to save Life Care Center
The islands’ only live-in facility, with 24-hour nursing, is set to close at the end of November, but…
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Washington State Ferries grapple with funding issues
At the Washington State Transportation Commission meeting on Sept. 19, most speakers agreed the ferry system isn’t working,…
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Comprehensive plan education sweeps county
San Juan County Community Development staff is on a county-wide tour to explain the comprehensive plan update.
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Deputies injured at San Juan County Sheriff’s Office training
Three San Juan County deputies were injured during active shooter trainings in August on San Juan Island.
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Senator Ranker helps secure missing Orcas landing park and ride funds
As soon as Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, was notified that the state was pulling funding for the Orcas…
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Popeye, the harbor seal, bites a tourist | Update
Usually, visitors feed Popeye, the harbor seal who frequents the Port of Friday Harbor. On Thursday, Aug. 10,…
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Back to school | First-day dates for San Juan, Orcas and Lopez
School’s been out all summer, but not forever. Below are the dates for the first day of school…
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Immigration initiative passes without citizens’ vote
Immigrants may feel safer under a new county code, but it may surpass local government power.
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Around Town | San Juan County Council updates
Over the last month, the San Juan County Council has discussed issues including a local immigration initiative, the…
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Islander builds model Hiyu ferry
The Samish ferry may be out of service, but Fred Perez of San Juan Island is bringing the…