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Lodging tax grants to fund island projects

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Lodging tax grants to fund island projects

Thanks to tourism dollars, San Juan County projects are receiving a financial boost.

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Need help with Medicare?

There are a lot of changes for Medicare insurance holders this year. Kaiser is leaving. Premera is coming…

Christian Hogle trial moved to February 2020

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Christian Hogle trial moved to February 2020

The trial of an Orcas man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography has been postponed once again,…

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Entries still accepted for butterfly land preservation

In an attempt to protect the Island Marble Butterfly, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife will…

Litter loser, back-up blunder, school-zone speeder | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Litter loser, back-up blunder, school-zone speeder | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

Oct. 9

Property taxes due Oct. 31; plan ahead and mail early

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Property taxes due Oct. 31; plan ahead and mail early

Submitted by San Juan County

Orcas Fire issues statement about Life Flight service to Orcas Island

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Orcas Fire issues statement about Life Flight service to Orcas Island

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue understands that Life Flight has expanded its operations and is advertising its resource…

Port candidates answer questions at election forum

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Port candidates answer questions at election forum

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum

Orcas man charged with attempting to bury a vehicle

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Orcas man charged with attempting to bury a vehicle

Ryan Padgett, 25, of Orcas Island has been charged in San Juan County District Court with malicious mischief…

Man discovered dead in vehicle at Crescent Beach parking area

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Man discovered dead in vehicle at Crescent Beach parking area

Editor’s note: The Islands’ Sounder does not report on suicides unless it involves an additional crime or it…

What’s next for Washington State Ferries

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What’s next for Washington State Ferries

by Anna Marlis Burgard

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Third vacation rental meeting scheduled

Submitted by the Vacation Rental Work Group.

Car cover-up, kidnapped kayak, school-bus scofflaw | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Car cover-up, kidnapped kayak, school-bus scofflaw | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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