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County adds one new COVID case as of mid-August
Update: Another case of COVID was confirmed on Orcas on Aug. 17. The total is now 13 for…
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Ferry delays likely to remain for now
The ferries occasionally running behind in the summer is something islanders are accustomed to, however, it has become…
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Lopez man arrested for vandalizing Black Lives Matter memorial signs
A Lopez Island man said he attempted to destroy a Black Lives Matter memorial in retaliation for repeated…
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Radio legend and San Juan Islander Pat O’Day dies
A founding father of Northwest rock and roll scene has played his last record.
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Planning commission approves marijuana draft ordinance
San Juan County is one step closer to amending marijuana production and processing ordinances.
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Recreate responsibly, avoid marine mammals
Keep away from marine mammals — for both your safety and theirs.
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World-famous mourning mother orca pregnant again
It’s been nearly two years to the day since Tahlequah, J35, carried her deceased calf through the waters…
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Grellet-Tinner’s lawsuit against county dismissed
A 2017 lawsuit against San Juan County, Sheriff Ron Krebs and former detective Stephen Parker was dismissed by…
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San Juan County COVID-19 update
San Juan County will remain in Phase Two for the foreseeable future. Washington State Secretary of Health John…
Opinion
Love is not tourism | Editorial
We first met when we were 15 years old. We dated when we were 16 but it didn’t…
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New cases of COVID-19 causes San Juan County Council to reconsider Phase Three
Over the course of four days, five new cases of COVID-19 were identified on San Juan Island.
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Lopez Island signs memorialize lives lost
Being on a small island off the shores of Washington state has not stopped locals from elevating Black…
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A reminder that the Southern resident orcas are still struggling
The Southern resident orcas waited until the very end of June to return to the Salish Sea this…