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First SJICN vacation rental forum focuses on discovery

The conversation regarding vacation rentals continues in San Juan County, with a local nonprofit hosting a trio of…

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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month | Editorial

Happy Pride Month!

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Pride flags stolen from residences around Lopez Island

Only a broken wooden pole remained where a rainbow flag once blew in the wind — and its…

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Landlord facing charges had previous complaints against him

A Friday Harbor landlord recently charged with voyeurism and residential burglary was in small claims court with a…

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Minding your mental health in May | Editorial

There is no denying that for most people around the world 2020 was a very difficult year to…

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Friday Harbor landlord charged with burglary and voyeurism

The San Juan County Sheriff’s office is seeking information from former tenants of Ryan H. Bennett, 44, of…

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San Juan County is best in state for small business; and an economic update

San Juan County earned the honors of best county in Washington state for small business owners in 2020,…

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Celebrating Mother Earth | Editorial

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article had incorrect information regarding the Great Islands Cleanup. The editorial…

The MV Sealth sails from Orcas to Shaw Island on the afternoon of Jan. 27, 2021. (Mandi Johnson/staff photo)

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Catching up with the ferries

Though ferry ridership in the San Juans has nearly returned to its pre-pandemic levels, the service isn’t expected…

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Talking about organic waste in San Juan County

More than 40 million tons of food waste ends up in landfills and combustion centers annually, according to…

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County Council amends vacation rental moratorium to cover only select land use designations on Orcas and Lopez

Recognizing that vacation rentals aren’t as significant of a problem in some places of the islands, the San…

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Some changes around the Journal office | Editorial

Change has become second nature amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jennifer Johnston’s third-grade class at Orcas Island Elementary School. (Colleen Smith/staff photo)

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Island schools talk reopening strategies

For some island students, it’s been 11 months since they walked the halls of their school.