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Webb to recommend distance learning for start of school year

Submitted by Superintendent Eric Webb

Art dancing with the wind and sky

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Art dancing with the wind and sky

The art of 21 local artists will be dancing in the wind in front of Orcas Center for…

Planning commission approves marijuana draft ordinance

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Planning commission approves marijuana draft ordinance

San Juan County is one step closer to amending marijuana production and processing ordinances.

Contributed photo                                Kaia at the Lopez Dump with a mermaid made of litter.

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Plastic Free Salish Sea with Friends intern

by Kaia, Friends of the San Juans’ Summer Intern

Recreate responsibly, avoid marine mammals

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Recreate responsibly, avoid marine mammals

Keep away from marine mammals — for both your safety and theirs.

Tahlequah, J35, is seen in two aerial photos from SR³. The wideness of her mid-section is evidence of her pregnancy, according to researchers. (SR³ SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research and NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center in 2019 and SR³ and Southall Environmental Associates in 2020; NMFS research permit 19091)

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World-famous mourning mother orca pregnant again

It’s been nearly two years to the day since Tahlequah, J35, carried her deceased calf through the waters…

Flying into a purpose-filled future

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Flying into a purpose-filled future

Not everyone has a clear idea of their life’s path, especially at 18 years old — Jaydon Krisch…

COVID-19 activity continues to grow in Washington state as hospitalizations and deaths rise

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COVID-19 activity continues to grow in Washington state as hospitalizations and deaths rise

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

Two new cases of COVID in San Juan County

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Two new cases of COVID in San Juan County

Two new cases of COVID-19 were announced in San Juan County on the evening of July 30. One…

We did it before; we can do it again

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We did it before; we can do it again

Remember how we flattened the curve?

Statewide face-covering order expansion

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Statewide face-covering order expansion

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

Inslee announces rollbacks to some activities to slow COVID-19 exposure

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Inslee announces rollbacks to some activities to slow COVID-19 exposure

Modifications related to weddings and funerals, restaurants, bars, and fitness and entertainment.

San Juan County COVID-19 update

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San Juan County COVID-19 update

San Juan County will remain in Phase Two for the foreseeable future. Washington State Secretary of Health John…