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Fraudulent bank transactions; 4.5 ounces of meth seized; Snow and ice cause car accidents | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Nov. 3: A Lopez Island man discovered someone…

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County to rely on short-term loans

San Juan County will rely on a series of short-term loans between various departments to shore up next…

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Man punches paramedic; Boy wields razor blade; senior services van struck by eggs | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Oct. 24: Someone stashed some type of explosive…

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Four men investigated for hunting deer at night, poaching on San Juan Island

Four men accused of hunting deer at night — a violation of state rules — could face criminal…

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Flood plain review stalls revamp of Odlin Park

Forget about the ball field, the cannon and the amount of beach access for a moment. The San…

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Would-be pot philanthropist gets 20 days in jail

An Orcas Island man who ended up on the wrong side of the law after trying to give…

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County unveils 2011 budget

It’s balanced but not bulletproof. San Juan County’s 2011 financial plan – unveiled as a preliminary budget Oct.…

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County fairgrounds on shaky financial ground

The 2010 San Juan County Fair held its own in terms of attendance. Roughly 160 fewer people came…

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Harbor seal shot; more vandalism at Woodlawn Cemetery; stolen chicken manure | Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Oct. 4: A bank bag containing $327 in…

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County workers agree to forgo annual cost-of-living increase in 2011

San Juan County will be banking on more than a half-million dollars in payroll savings to help keep…

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Ban on personal fireworks up for vote again

For the second time in two years, San Juan County voters will be asked to decide whether to…

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Local realtors say housing market may be ‘rebounding’

After sliding steadily into the abyss over the past three years, the local real estate market appears to…

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Orcas woman sentenced to jail after pharmacy break-in

An Orcas Island woman who admitted to breaking into an Eastsound pharmacy and to stealing prescription medication, but…