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A bare-bones county budget approved

After working with department heads and the Auditor’s Office for months, the Council approved a County budget for…

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County Council adopts 2025 Comp Plan Update – Leaves several items for further discussion in 2026

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Council adopts legislative priorities for 2026: Infrastructure, transportation and affordable housing

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From pilot to payoff: SJC’s 32-hour work week pilot project brings fiscal savings and workforce gains

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Gov. Ferguson at a press conference.

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Gov. Ferguson amends emergency proclamation, directs $3.5M in support to flood-impacted Washingtonians

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Counterfeit cartel; shady shoveling | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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

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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.