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San Juan County recognizes Plastic Free July
During its regular meeting on June 28, San Juan County Council approved a proclamation establishing this month as…
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State park shots, dog days of summer and a variety of vandals | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
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Inslee declares state of emergency banning burning statewide
Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.
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County dispatch office also suffers from a short staff
Many businesses on San Juan Island are struggling with being short-staffed, but the shortage of dispatchers makes for…
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Klauder – Willms, The Horsenecks play the Green
Summer Concerts on The Village Green, a joint venture between Orcas Center and Doe Bay, continue Saturday, July…
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Islands receive more than $2 million in recreation grants
Submitted by the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office.
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Orcas man launches zero-emissions EV charger project
Bruce Benton, who moved with his wife from Bethesda, Maryland to Orcas Island permanently last year, is spearheading…
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The wood-whisperer
In the hills above Orcas, on land dense with trees, Tim Forbes lives comfortably in harmony with the…
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Flag flying protects whales and boaters
Submitted by The San Juan County Environmental Department.
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Music, magic, mayor | Get out this July Fourth weekend
It may not be a July 4th like we’re used to, but it’s getting closer.