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Tokitae’s death ends dream to return her home
The last remaining Southern Resident Killer whale taken from the Salish Sea during the captures in the late…
Kelley Balcomb-Bartok
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Washington Clerks gather in Friday Harbor
San Juan Island hosted the annual summer conference of the Washington State Association of County Clerks last week.
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Washington State Transportation Commission met in Friday Harbor
The Washington State Transportation Commission held its monthly meeting in Friday Harbor on June 21, and their timing…
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Sheriff’s Office demonstrates new drone technology to County Council
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane!
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Council acknowledge inherent rights of SRKW
The San Juan County Council joined a growing number of cities and counties throughout the Puget Sound region…
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Tugboat partially sinks off Lopez ferry terminal
A 45-foot tugboat partially sank off the Lopez ferry terminal on Feb. 22, with an estimated 400 gallons…
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Sheriff Eric Peter hits the ground running
Newly elected Sheriff Eric Peter took the oath of office on Dec. 30, in front of a standing-room-only…
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Retiring Auditor Milene Henley shares insights
After sixteen years of public service as San Juan County’s Auditor, Milene Henley sat down with the Journal…
Life
Journey to the edge of the world: Orcas man’s profound experience of discovery
Orcas Island resident Karl Kruger single-handedly paddled 420 miles of the frigid Northwest Passage this past summer on…
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Public hearing is scheduled for Comp Plan
Islanders have the chance to voice their opinions about the 2036 Comprehensive Plane at the public hearing scheduled…
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Court orders county to place Charter Review Commission propositions on ballot
Island County Superior Court Judge Christon C. Skinner ordered San Juan County, the San Juan County Council and…
Opinion
When the news we cover hits home | Reporter’s notebook
Covering local news is an important part of being a member of this community, and as reporters we…