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    Numerous ferries test for high levels of legionella...
    By Sienna Boucher • October 29, 2021 12:31 pm

    After rounds of testing, numerous ferries have come back positive for high levels of legionella in the water.

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    Photo by Chad Peltola on Unsplash
    Unvaccinated WSF employees fired; shortage causing ferry delays,...
    By Sienna Boucher • October 24, 2021 1:30 am

    More than 100 ferry workers have been let go after failing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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    Board of Fire Commissioners stands by Chief Williams, calls allegation ‘red flag’
    Board of Fire Commissioners stands by Chief Williams,...
    By Sienna Boucher • September 22, 2021 1:30 am

    Board of Fire Commissioners discuss Vote of No Confidence

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    Sheriff
    Fire department seeks new boat for off-island rescues
    By Sienna Boucher • September 3, 2021 1:30 am

    A dispute between the San Juan Fire Department and Sam Juan Police Department regarding the public safety vessel, the Sentinel,…

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    Painted rocks and awareness | SAFE San Juans...
    By Sienna Boucher • August 20, 2021 1:30 am

    Hope can appear in the most unexpected places — and that is the message that SAFE San Juans want to…

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    Blue Heron Canoe family visited the islands
    Blue Heron Canoe family visited the islands
    By Sienna Boucher • August 19, 2021 1:30 am

    While locals and tourists may be complaining about ferry waits, the Blue Heron Canoe Family is visiting the islands by…

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    Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash
    Environmentally conscious boating
    By Sienna Boucher • August 15, 2021 1:30 am

    John F. Kennedy once said, “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether…

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Richard and his wife Lauren.
    Director Richard Donner left his mark on Hollywood...
    By Sienna Boucher • July 22, 2021 1:30 am

    Producer and director Richard Donner, who passed on July 5, left a lasting effect on both the cinema world and…

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San Juan County Manager Mike Thomas, left, will replace Friday Harbor Administrator Duncan Wilson, right, when he retires in January.
    Mike Thomas to be Friday Harbor Town Administrator
    By Sienna Boucher • July 8, 2021 1:30 am

    Mike Thomas will transition from San Juan County Manager to Friday Harbor Town Administrator starting Dec. 13. This was made…

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Tom Eades has worked for SJC dispatch for three decades.
    County dispatch office also suffers from a short...
    By Sienna Boucher • July 6, 2021 1:30 am

    Many businesses on San Juan Island are struggling with being short-staffed, but the shortage of dispatchers makes for a dangerous…

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