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Stills from a video shot from Edmonds Marina Beach on Dec. 9. “It was an incredible pass and truly a magical moment to see the new calf,” said photographer Conner Helms. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/P1rfm_Cfu7M.

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First baby in K Pod since 2022

Just before the end of the year, Southern Resident killer whales welcomed a new addition to their struggling…

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Foot passengers board the ferry.

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Ferry Kaleetan sidelined by engine damage, San Juan Islands service disrupted

By Darrell Kirk

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Avian Influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds | First human death in Washington state

A backyard flock and a wild gull tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza in San Juan County…

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County Council opts for one-year budget; Focuses on adopting 2026 at Dec. 9 public hearing

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Potential flood impacts to I-5 and Highway 20

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Environmental advocates sue again to protect wild salmon, steelhead and orcas from harmful Columbia River hatcheries, as feds concede new management plan is inadequate

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Movie menace; spitting suspect | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Friday Harbor man convicted of rape charges after mistrial

Warning: the following story contains details of sexual assault.

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Official notice of San Juan County Canvassing Board meeting

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Avian influenza in domestic flock confirmed in San Juan County

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OPALCO board passes 2026 budget and rates

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Orcas Island School District has board vacancy

The Orcas Island School District Board of Education is accepting applications for a School Director to fulfill an…

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Superior Court crime briefs

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