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Linnea Anderson, Tom Kearney and Dave Zeretzke.
    Juvenile Court — supporting island youth
    By Heather Spaulding • January 6, 2026 1:30 am

    The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs of the…

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    Contributed photos by Sean Trew
Colorful masts during the Around the County race
    Little wind but lots of fun during Round...
    By Heather Spaulding • January 4, 2026 1:30 am

    The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers lined up…

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    Man charged with burglary and malicious mischief
    By Heather Spaulding • December 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Justin Edward James, 35, of Friday Harbor, was charged with burglary in the first degree, a Class A felony, and…

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    Heather Spaulding/staff photo.
Al Dente pops his head out of the water as he adjusts to his new world.
    Al Dente swims free
    By Heather Spaulding • December 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Al Dente’s round face and large watery eyes emerged from his cage, curious about his new surroundings and the small…

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    A bare-bones county budget approved
    By Heather Spaulding • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

    After working with department heads and the Auditor’s Office for months, the Council approved a County budget for 2026 on…

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    Balancing the County budget proves tricky
    Balancing the County budget proves tricky
    By Heather Spaulding • November 19, 2025 1:30 am

    After several budget workshops to balance the County’s 2026/2027 biennium budget, an approximate shortfall of $920,000 as of Nov. 17,…

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    Friday Harbor man charged with stalking, several unlawful...
    By Heather Spaulding • October 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Preston N. Yip, a 31-year-old Friday Harbor man, was arrested Sept. 24 and is being charged with one count of…

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    Heather Spaulding Staff photo
Mable and Daphne.
    Heaven on Earth welcomes famous new resident
    By Heather Spaulding • August 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Excitement was in the air at the usually peaceful Heaven on Earth animal sanctuary when a famous new resident moved…

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    San Juan County experiences a tsunami warning
    San Juan County experiences a tsunami warning
    By Heather Spaulding • August 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Tsunami alerts popping up on islanders’ cell phones the evening of July 29 caused some panic and confusion. The advisories…

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    New trial for Friday Harbor man charged with...
    By Heather Spaulding • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    A new trial for Chan Su Choi, a 44-year-old Friday Harbor man, will be set in San Juan County Superior…

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    contributed photo by Chase Anderson
An estimated 600-800 people gathered around the Courthouse.
    Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands...
    By Heather Spaulding • April 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Islanders were fired up April 5 at the Hands Off protest.

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    Orcas deputy fighting termination decision
    Orcas deputy fighting termination decision
    By Heather Spaulding • April 14, 2025 1:30 am

    After nearly nine years at the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Orcas Island deputy Jason Gross was let go on…

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    Restructuring of the DCD
    Restructuring of the DCD
    By Heather Spaulding • September 3, 2024 1:30 am

    After being stymied with backlogs and other customer complaints, San Juan County Council restructured the Department of Community Development. The…

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