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Flooding results in county road closures
(Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that Killebrew Lake Road was expected to be reopened…
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A fight over property rights on Henry Island
A Henry Island couple has brought a lawsuit against the San Juan County Land Bank regarding public access…
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Measure to fund emergency radio upgrade on ballot
Voters have the chance to approve a sales tax increase to improve emergency radio communications in San Juan…
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Pacasum trial postponed
After requesting and being granted $1,500 by the court to fund an expert witness, the trial for David…
Life
Sharing islander opinions about world topics
A nationally renowned program is coming to the San Juan Island Library for those interested in discussing national…
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Alex Ramel replaces Jeff Morris as 40th District representative
Following Rep. Jeff Morris’ November 2019 resignation from his position in Washington’s 40th District, Alex Ramel of Bellingham…
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Sucia body is John Doe
The person whose body washed ashore on Sucia Island last month is still unknown after a dental search…
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Seniors bring lawsuit against senior center nonprofit
Four members of the Senior Services Council of San Juan County brought a lawsuit against fellow members of…
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Environmentalists stop Anacortes xylene proposal
Xylene will not be produced and transported through local waters thanks to a deal between the Anacortes Oil…
Opinion
Good news from around the world in 2019 | Editorial
As 2019 comes to its end, the Islands’ Sounder is sharing a recap of the news events that…
News
Ferries holds first-ever digital meetings
The 30-minute advance arrival rule isn’t going anywhere, there isn’t enough money to fix the Elwha and islanders…
Life
Inter Island Healthcare Foundation’s senior survey results
San Juan County’s seniors say services are lacking throughout the islands. The results of a survey of San…
News
State supreme court overturns public records decision
The Supreme Court of the State of Washington has overturned part of a 2018 Skagit County Superior Court…