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Three San Juan Island women detained by DHS

Three Hispanic women who live on San Juan Island were detained by the Department of Homeland Security on…

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Sheriff’s log discontinued

By Eric Peter

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Seven meetings in, County Council charts a budget path to November

San Juan County Council members are entering the next phase of a monthslong budget process, following a wave…

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Candidate forums

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Paul Magid at the 2026 Orcas Island Solstice Parade.

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Ancient waters, new vision: Aqua Chautauqua sets sail through the Gulf Islands

A 150-year-old American tradition is taking to the water

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County to test vote-counting equipment in July

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A ‘green wave’ in East Sound?

By Russel Barsh

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Members push for answers as Eastsound Water Users Association works to keep water flowing and concerns addressed

Concerns over governance, staffing and fire protection coordination at the Eastsound Water Users Association came to a head…

The newest Southern Resident, L130, was spotted (and photographed) by the Center for Whale Research on June 14. Photo: Center for Whale Research

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Newborn orca spotted

The Center for Whale Research confirmed this week that L-pod, the largest of the Southern Resident killer whale…

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San Juan County Council proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day

The San Juan County Council approved a proclamation on Tuesday, June 9, recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth…

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Principal Kyle Freeman addresses students during the celebration of success on June 12.

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Live the life you imagined

“You represent our best chance. Our hope,” said Principal Kyle Freeman to the Orcas Island High School’s 2026…

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While orcas and salmon declined, ocean harvests of Puget Sound Chinook were significantly underestimated for decades

Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy.

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San Juan County announces 2026 home funds available

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