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Local court rule changes address remote appearances
The general community may not spend time thinking about San Juan County Superior Court, however, changes to local…
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Public hearing to remove planning commissioner canceled
A public hearing to remove Orcas Island planning commissioner Steve Smith was cancelled on May 17, the day…
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Council votes to limit vacation rentals
Editors note: this version has been edited to correct two errors.
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New policies in the protection order process
Until recently, victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, harassment or vulnerable adults needed to fill out specific petitions…
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Public hearing scheduled to remove Orcas planning commissioner
A public hearing has been scheduled for the removal of San Juan County Planning Commissioner Steve Smith of…
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Federal charges brought against Henline
Dwight C. Henline, a 33-year-old Friday Harbor man is being charged with arson in the first degree in…
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Henline has first court appearance in arson matter
A 33-year-old Friday Harbor man, Dwight C. Henline, is slated to be charged with arson in the first…
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Historical buildings on Spring and First Streets catch fire
Editors Note: this story has been updated at 5:00 p.m.
Life
Stories behind the music with Roger McGuinn
A treat for musicians and storytellers alike is coming to the San Juan Community Theater, one night only.…
Opinion
Our social dilemma | Editorial
During the last few weeks, it has been heartbreaking to have multiple community members tell me they have…
Life
Mysterious explosions on Orcas recorded by seismologists 20 miles away
A sonic boom rattled Orcas Islanders from their sleep, including retired seismologist Tom Owens, at approximately 3:30 a.m.…
Life
Ukraine- a former diplomats perspective
Millions of people are fleeing for their lives, on the other side of the world. Former diplomat Necia…