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Chanda Stone — bringing people and wildlife together
At the tender age of 8 years old, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s Executive Director, Chanda Stone, was…
Heather Spaulding
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Juvenile Court — supporting island youth
The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs…
Life
Little wind but lots of fun during Round the County Regatta
The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers…
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Man charged with burglary and malicious mischief
Justin Edward James, 35, of Friday Harbor, was charged with burglary in the first degree, a Class A…
Life
Al Dente swims free
Al Dente’s round face and large watery eyes emerged from his cage, curious about his new surroundings and…
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A bare-bones county budget approved
After working with department heads and the Auditor’s Office for months, the Council approved a County budget for…
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Balancing the County budget proves tricky
After several budget workshops to balance the County’s 2026/2027 biennium budget, an approximate shortfall of $920,000 as of…
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Friday Harbor man charged with stalking, several unlawful possession of firearms and drug possession
Preston N. Yip, a 31-year-old Friday Harbor man, was arrested Sept. 24 and is being charged with one…
Life
Heaven on Earth welcomes famous new resident
Excitement was in the air at the usually peaceful Heaven on Earth animal sanctuary when a famous new…
News
San Juan County experiences a tsunami warning
Tsunami alerts popping up on islanders’ cell phones the evening of July 29 caused some panic and confusion.…
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New trial for Friday Harbor man charged with rape and molestation
A new trial for Chan Su Choi, a 44-year-old Friday Harbor man, will be set in San Juan…
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Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands Off’
Islanders were fired up April 5 at the Hands Off protest.
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Orcas deputy fighting termination decision
After nearly nine years at the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Orcas Island deputy Jason Gross was let…