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Golf gaffe; digital deception | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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L-R: Pilot Geoffrey Machin, flight nurse Milo Lohman, flight nurse Katie Owens and vice president Will Hamilton.

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Island Air: Lifeline in the sky for San Juan Islands

By Darrell Kirk

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A portion of the 150,000-gallon neutralization pond at the Marathon Anacortes Refinery.

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State issues million-dollar penalties to two refineries for dangerous waste violations

Submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology.

The branch on White Point Road where Leslie DeGasparis says she saw a mountain lion
Photo contributed by Leslie DeGasparis

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Multiple cougar sightings on San Juan

Mountain lions have been the talk of the island this week after two unverified sightings were reported near…

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Washington State Ferry.

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New fares for Washington State Ferries approved

The Washington State Transportation Commission has approved changes to state ferry fares, which will begin to go into…

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Sheriff’s Office reviews 2024 crime statistics at Council meeting

Submitted by San Juan County.

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San Juan Island man detained by ICE accused of sexual exploitation of a minor

Guilherme Lemes Cardoso E Silva, a 35-year-old Friday Harbor man detained by ICE in early July, has been…

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Lily Ostle.

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Local herbalist brings ancient plant medicine to modern life: Orcas Island educator shares traditional healing wisdom with new generation

By Darrell Kirk

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It’s wildfire season in the islands

Wildfires are continuing to plague Orcas Island.

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Possible mountain lion sightings on San Juan Island

by Eric Peter

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Nancy Ebert with Frankie (left) and Noodle (right).

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A bittersweet farewell: Frankie and Noodle’s journey to a new home | Two senior Pekingese dogs find love and hope through community volunteer

By Darrell Kirk

Black tones

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The Black Tones and Sol live on the Village Green

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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Writer and violinist Nanki Chugh, oboist Anne Pinkerton and narrator and visual artist Sophie Parker will perform at the free children’s concert.

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OICMF Children’s Concert: ‘Symba and the Lobster’ | Festival season artist is Sophie Parker

Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.