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    Articles by Heather Spaulding
    A U.S. Coast Guard boat and Kitsap County Sheriff boat search the area Monday near Freeland on Whidbey Island north of Seattle where a chartered floatplane crashed the day before. The plane was carrying 10 people and was en route from Friday Harbor to Renton. (Stephen Brashear/The Associated Press)
    Friday Harbor seaplane crashes in Mutiny Bay
    By Heather Spaulding • September 9, 2022 1:30 am

    A float plane that had departed from Friday Harbor and was bound for Renton Municipal Airport crashed into Mutiny Bay,…

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    The struggle behind Labor Day | Editorial
    By Heather Spaulding • August 31, 2022 1:30 am

    As we gather with friends and family this long weekend, celebrating the remaining summer days, it’s important to reflect on…

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    Crime
    Orcas man charged with burglary and theft
    By Heather Spaulding • August 26, 2022 1:30 am

    Jordan Colin Lynn-Jefferson, a 22-year-old Orcas Island man, has been charged with burglary in the second degree and theft in…

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    Orcas man charged with molestation and possession of...
    By Heather Spaulding • August 19, 2022 1:30 am

    Warning: The following story contains graphic sexual details.

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    Glenwood Inn finger-pointing continues
    By Heather Spaulding • August 11, 2022 1:30 am

    After confusion between the San Juan County Council, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust regarding the recently purchased Glenwood…

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    Miscommunications regarding Glenwood Inn property
    By Heather Spaulding • August 5, 2022 1:30 am

    With natural bluffs, forest land and one-third of a mile of shoreline, islanders are celebrating the conservation of the 58-acre…

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    Planning commission continues comp plan hearing
    By Heather Spaulding • August 1, 2022 1:30 am

    There will now be more time to comment on the 2036 comprehensive plan.

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    Henline pleads not guilty to arson | Trial...
    By Heather Spaulding • July 21, 2022 1:30 am

    Dwight C. Henline, a 33-year-old Friday Harbor man, pleaded not guilty to arson on May 26 in the U.S District…

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    Editorial
    Suicide prevention has become more accessible with 988...
    By Heather Spaulding • July 20, 2022 1:30 am

    Suicide is the second highest cause of death in this county among young people, according to the 988 Suicide Crisis…

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    U.W and PeaceIsland partnership bolsters San Juan emergency...
    By Heather Spaulding • July 16, 2022 1:30 am

    PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center broke records for emergency admittance over the July 4th weekend keeping new rural resident rotation…

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    New ferry hires up, new vessels delayed
    By Heather Spaulding • July 1, 2022 1:30 am

    As service remains influx due to lack of crew, locals are paying close attention to the Washington State Ferry Service.

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Protestors at the courthouse
    Islanders gather on courthouse steps to ‘demand accountability’
    By Heather Spaulding • June 25, 2022 1:30 am

    Approximately 25 people, many young teens, stood in front of the courthouse in Friday Harbor at noon on June 21,…

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    Local court rule changes address remote appearances
    By Heather Spaulding • June 15, 2022 1:30 am

    The general community may not spend time thinking about San Juan County Superior Court, however, changes to local court rules…

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