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Alleged felony assault; Second-degree rape; pharmacy break-in | San Juan County crime briefs

A San Juan Island man accused of pummeling the mother of his two children with his fists and…

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Man gives away pot; teen knocks down wilderness guide; man tries to pass urine test with sample hidden in condom | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to the following calls.

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Orcas football field sprayed with fire extinguishers; pharmacy break-in

San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to these calls: May 10: Someone took the fire extinguishes out…

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San Juan County’s public facilities program gives $200k+ to local projects

Better lighting in the fairgrounds exhibit hall. Improved stormwater management in Lopez Island's urban growth area. A "Streetscape"…

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County Council, Planning Commission meet Thursday regarding Critical Areas Ordinance

The San Juan County Planning Commission will have its chance to weigh in before the County Council settles…

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Selling cocaine; burglary; identity theft | San Juan County crime briefs

One year in prison for selling cocaine A San Juan Island man who sold three small packets of…

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County Council gives funds to the Economic Development Council

Local businesses will have greater access to the resources and guidance of the Economic Development Council, thanks to…

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Local housing non-profits receive a boost from county

Four housing groups will share $60,000 following the latest round of awards from San Juan County’s low-income housing…

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County releases first-quarter financial review

Too soon to tell. That’s the prognosis for San Juan County’s fiscal health over the remainder of the…

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Teen steals prescription painkillers from grandma | San Juan County Sheriff’s log

A 19-year-old Orcas Island man who was caught stealing prescription painkillers from his grandmother was sentenced to 15…

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Lopez drug arrest reveals illegal firearm | San Juan County Sheriff’s log

A Lopez Island man who had a pistol in the pocket of his pants when he was arrested…

Many of the island's young sailors

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County Council gives Orcas Rec ‘vote of confidence’, six-month reprieve

Backed by $21,000 in pledges and a short-term financial plan, the Orcas Island Recreation Program will have six…

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Rockfish ban in Puget Sound starts May 1

Beginning May 1, the majority of Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia, including Marine Area 7, which…