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IRS issues warning about Coronavirus-related scams

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COVID-19 spreads across the state leading to mass closures of public spaces

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COVID-19 spreads across the state leading to mass closures of public spaces

As COVID-19 inches toward the San Juan Islands, public health officials continue to encourage everyone to wash their…

Orcas man in critical care following Monday night shooting

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Orcas man in critical care following Monday night shooting

Jonathan D. Wilkins, 44, of Eastsound, appeared in front of San Juan County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Loring…

State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

With 19 people in the United States — 18 of whom were in Washington state — having died…

Lopez man charged with assault, meth possession, trespassing and resisting arrest

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Lopez man charged with assault, meth possession, trespassing and resisting arrest

Shawn Loren Cook, 43, of Lopez Island, is awaiting sentencing in San Juan County Superior Court for the…

Canadian oil pipeline debate continues

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Canadian oil pipeline debate continues

The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is still in development following a decision by the Canadian Federal Court of…

Local firefighters raise money for cancer research | Editorial

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Local firefighters raise money for cancer research | Editorial

In the last two weeks, firefighters from both San Juan and Orcas have announced their intention to participate…

Pacasum trial postponed until May

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Pacasum trial postponed until May

The trial for 18-year-old David Pacasum of Orcas Island has been continued until May 5. Pacasum was charged…

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Local resident tests negative for novel coronavirus

Editor’s note: The original version of this article said that the 1 percent mortality rate of this novel…

Youtube video focuses on public records in San Juan County

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Youtube video focuses on public records in San Juan County

A YouTube video posted on Jan. 29 about the San Juan County government has been viewed more than…

Some still seek vacation rental moratorium

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Some still seek vacation rental moratorium

Eight months after making their initial request, some islanders are still asking the county council to place a…

Gov. Inslee comments on monument plan

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Gov. Inslee comments on monument plan

Inconsistencies in the Bureau of Land Management’s plan for the San Juan Islands National Monument did not go…

Extreme risk protection order filed against San Juan woman

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Extreme risk protection order filed against San Juan woman

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has requested an extreme risk protection order against Rachel Henslee of Friday…