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    Finding mental health services in the San Juans
    By Sienna Boucher • January 14, 2022 1:30 am

    Winter can be hard on one’s mental health, with feelings of loneliness or isolation. On an island, those feelings can…

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    so cold!
    San Juan Islands dip into record-breaking temps
    By Sienna Boucher • January 5, 2022 1:30 am

    Last week, the San Juan Islands dropped to frigid temperatures, getting down to 10 degrees. The chilled air left the…

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    WSF teaser
    WSF oiler killed in car crash
    By Sienna Boucher • January 4, 2022 1:30 am

    Washington State Ferry oiler, David Taylor, died in a car accident in Bellingham on Dec. 21.

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    WSF teaser
    Washington State Ferry crew respond to two overboard...
    By Sienna Boucher • December 22, 2021 1:30 am

    Washington State Ferry employees demonstrated their rescue skills after responding to two overboard incidents, one over Thanksgiving weekend on the…

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    Photo by Gustavo Zambelli on Unsplash
    Environmentally friendly tactics for ‘burning smart’ during the...
    By Sienna Boucher • December 19, 2021 1:30 am

    While the main source of air pollution in the summer months may be apparent with smoke from forest fires visible…

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    Photo by Mikaela Wiedenhoff on Unsplash
    Decatur Island continues to search for solutions for...
    By Sienna Boucher • December 15, 2021 1:30 am

    Some Decatur Island residents have been expressing concern over changes that have been made to their mail system put in…

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    National Guard team five going to Orcas.
Contributed photo//Brendan Cowan.
    San Juan County takes the lead in Washington...
    By Sienna Boucher • December 12, 2021 3:00 pm

    Vaccine distribution in San Juan County has been a bit more unique than elsewhere, with health department staff members and…

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    Snake River dams are diminishing the salmon population
    Snake River dams are diminishing the salmon population
    By Sienna Boucher • December 3, 2021 1:30 am

    The Snake River, once abundant with salmon, is becoming barren as it is filled with dams. While this industrialization is…

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    Courtesy photo// Orion Lekos.
Hedgehog mushrooms.
    James Nowak on mushroom hunting in the San...
    By Sienna Boucher • November 24, 2021 1:30 am

    James Nowak on mushroom hunting in the San Juans

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    Courtesy photo.
    WSF returns to a regular schedule in two-week...
    By Sienna Boucher • November 19, 2021 1:30 am

    Editor’s note: The ferry situation is changing daily. The story below reflects the most current information at press time. Visit…

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    Photo courtesy of Cynthia Brast
Leafcutter Bee Megachile.
    How to Support Pollinators Through the Winter
    By Sienna Boucher • November 8, 2021 1:30 am

    After blustery storms displace sprinkles of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves, one may be tempted to rake the mess…

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    case update
    Weekly covid case update
    By Sienna Boucher • November 1, 2021 1:30 am

    Submitted by San Juan County.

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    ferry update
    WSF off to a rocky week following firings
    By Sienna Boucher • November 1, 2021 1:30 am

    Washington State Ferries is still sorting out the aftermath of the recent firings of 121 unvaccinated employees.

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