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Recreational Campfires Allowed in San Juan County

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 1st, 2023 –The San Juan County Fire Marshal in conjunction with the San…

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Pinched petrol, compromised converter, spousal snafu | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Lodging Tax Grant applications open

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Threat of Blood Cancers Reduced With FIIRE Grant

The OIFR Safety Committee, consisting of Safety Officer Bob Nutt, Volunteer Lt. Greg Sawyer, Capt. Don Swain and…

Attorney General candidate Manka Dhingra to speak at next Democrats' meeting.

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Attorney General candidate Manka Dhingra to speak at next Democrats’ meeting

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Animal attacks; phone fraud | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Many donated to the Maui Food Bank via Orcas Island Food Bank by scanning a QR code.

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Orcas Island Food Bank raises funds for Maui Food Bank

“When we saw the horrific loss of lives, homes, and stores — including grocery stores — in Lahaina,…

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Orcas helps out islanders thousands of miles away

It’s been more than three weeks since the catastrophic wildfires in Lahaina on Maui.

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Hundreds gathered Sunday at Jackson Beach Park to celebrate the life of Tokitae, aka Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, the last Orca whale taken from the Salish Sea and placed into captivity back in the 1970s. The event was originally going to be an installation ceremony to recognize a new Totem Story Pole, but it became so much more following the recent death of the famous whale.

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Community gathers to celebrate life of Tokitae

A celebration of life was held Sunday, August 27, following the recent death of Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, aka Tokitae, the…

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Charges dismissed in domestic violence case

A charge of domestic violence against a San Juan Island man was dismissed after the victim recanted her…

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SAFE San Juans, Sheriff’s Office, and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to hold community planning meeting

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DCD news: new building official, new state building codes and website updates

San Juan County’s Department of Community Development is pleased to share a series of department updates as staff…

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A Sitka blacktail deer munches on new greens.

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Hunting season opens for Blacktail deer on Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves

Deer hunting is open for a limited season at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves. Specific dates for…