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Washington ranks in top 10 for the healthiest states in the U.S.

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Washington ranks in top 10 for the healthiest states in the U.S.

Washington ranks as the ninth healthiest state in the nation this year, leading the way for the Pacific…

State Parks offers two free days in January

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State Parks offers two free days in January

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering two free days in January, when visitors to state…

Friday Harbor man sentenced to almost three years for assault, harassment

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Friday Harbor man sentenced to almost three years for assault, harassment

Paul Noah Espinoza, 30, of Friday Harbor, pleaded guilty to seven counts of assault and harassment of police…

Stop sign scofflaws; sailboat swimmers; stolen seasonal spirit | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Stop sign scofflaws; sailboat swimmers; stolen seasonal spirit | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Six million salmon lost in power outage

As many as 6.2 million juvenile Chinook salmon died last weekend when a windstorm cut power to the…

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Community Foundation recognized in national story

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

OPALCO bills to go up in January

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OPALCO bills to go up in January

The following was submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

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Salish Sea hatcheries to increase salmon stocks

When the demand for a product increases, a company will often raise production to meet that demand. Fish…

Sea snails struggle in the Salish Sea

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Sea snails struggle in the Salish Sea

The Southern resident orcas aren’t the only species headed toward extinction in the Salish Sea – the pinto…

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High-wind alert in the San Juan Islands

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Updated flood maps alter insurance requirements for San Juan Islanders

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Updated flood maps alter insurance requirements for San Juan Islanders

When David Sutherlin checked his mortgage statement last summer, he noticed that roughly $2,500 had been added.

Vessel exhaust’s impact on Southern resident killer whales

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Vessel exhaust’s impact on Southern resident killer whales

During the peak tourist season, fumes settle over the water like a thick blanket. When a orca surfaces,…

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Sen. Kevin Ranker under investigation for allegations of sexual harassment

Staff report