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    Articles by Kelley Balcomb-Bartok
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J38, a male Southern Resident Killer whale (SRKW) born in 2003, passes Reuben Tarte County Park along the eastern shore of San Juan Island.
    Council acknowledge inherent rights of SRKW
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • February 27, 2023 1:30 am

    The San Juan County Council joined a growing number of cities and counties throughout the Puget Sound region to acknowledge…

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A 45’ tug boat carrying approximately 400 gallons of diesel fuel partially sank off the Lopez ferry terminal Wednesday morning.
    Tugboat partially sinks off Lopez ferry terminal
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • February 24, 2023 1:30 am

    A 45-foot tugboat partially sank off the Lopez ferry terminal on Feb. 22, with an estimated 400 gallons of diesel…

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Newly Elected Sheriff Eric Peter poses with Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson following his official swearing in ceremony Dec. 30 at the Superior Court courtroom.
    Sheriff Eric Peter hits the ground running
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 17, 2023 1:30 am

    Newly elected Sheriff Eric Peter took the oath of office on Dec. 30, in front of a standing-room-only crowd in…

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Milene Henley in 2018.
    Retiring Auditor Milene Henley shares insights
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • December 31, 2022 1:30 am

    After sixteen years of public service as San Juan County’s Auditor, Milene Henley sat down with the Journal to discuss…

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    Adventurer and outdoor enthusiast Karl Kruger takes to the water aboard his human-powered paddleboard.
    Journey to the edge of the world: Orcas...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • December 1, 2022 1:30 am

    Orcas Island resident Karl Kruger single-handedly paddled 420 miles of the frigid Northwest Passage this past summer on his customized…

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    Public hearing is scheduled for Comp Plan
    Public hearing is scheduled for Comp Plan
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • November 21, 2022 1:30 am

    Islanders have the chance to voice their opinions about the 2036 Comprehensive Plane at the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday,…

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    Court orders county to place Charter Review Commission...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 20, 2022 1:30 am

    Island County Superior Court Judge Christon C. Skinner ordered San Juan County, the San Juan County Council and the San…

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    Editorial
    When the news we cover hits home |...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 18, 2022 1:30 am

    Covering local news is an important part of being a member of this community, and as reporters we are often…

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    Council takes no action on CRC recommendations |...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 17, 2022 1:30 am

    After San Juan County Council members, county staff and the Prosecuting Attorney went into executive session on Aug. 2, the…

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    US Coast Guard Cutter Swordfish stands by the scene of the vessel sinking as a Coast Guard helicopter flies overhead.
    Fishing vessels sinks, leaking diesel and threatening sensitive...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 15, 2022 1:30 am

    The purse seiner Aleutian Isle capsized and sank in a matter of minutes, according to eyewitnesses on the west side…

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FHHS Junior Sheya Welty is on her way to Germany to study abroad.
    Sheya Welty headed to Germany to study abroad
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 4, 2022 1:30 am

    Friday Harbor High School junior Sheya Welty is headed to Germany to study abroad this year. Welty has been awarded…

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