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Animal attacks; phone fraud | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Community talk about repair economy for San Juans

Learn about models for Repair Cafes and Tool Libraries around Washington and share ideas for increasing Repair tool…

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Ideas for Washington State Ferries

Two ideas that I would like to see implemented to accommodate ferry users are:

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Many donated to the Maui Food Bank via Orcas Island Food Bank by scanning a QR code.

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Orcas Island Food Bank raises funds for Maui Food Bank

“When we saw the horrific loss of lives, homes, and stores — including grocery stores — in Lahaina,…

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Ray Russo standing by his 1962 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 - Enzo Ferrari’s former personal vehicle

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2023 Rotary Car Show attracts famous and innovative vehicles

Under beautiful blue skies, Aug. 15th Annual Rotary Car Show at San Juan Vineyard brought in a record…

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Hundreds gathered Sunday at Jackson Beach Park to celebrate the life of Tokitae, aka Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, the last Orca whale taken from the Salish Sea and placed into captivity back in the 1970s. The event was originally going to be an installation ceremony to recognize a new Totem Story Pole, but it became so much more following the recent death of the famous whale.

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Community gathers to celebrate life of Tokitae

A celebration of life was held Sunday, August 27, following the recent death of Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, aka Tokitae, the…

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SAFE San Juans, Sheriff’s Office, and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to hold community planning meeting

Submitted by SAFE San Juans.

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Richard and Mimi Bell.

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Richard Bell’s watercolors on display in September at the Orcas Island Library

In an exhibit titled “Orcas Seen,” Richard Bell’s watercolor paintings will be displayed in the Orcas Island Library…

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DCD news: new building official, new state building codes and website updates

San Juan County’s Department of Community Development is pleased to share a series of department updates as staff…

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A Sitka blacktail deer munches on new greens.

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Hunting season opens for Blacktail deer on Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves

Deer hunting is open for a limited season at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves. Specific dates for…

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Camassia quamash.

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Fall native wildflower sale

Submitted by the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank.

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Orcas Island: dream big!

by Hilary Canty

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The importance of local news | Letter

Thanks to Jon Bauer for the important and informative editorial on news deserts. He makes the truly important…