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Wildland fire in West Sound contained | Firefighting ongoing

Firefighters have contained a seven-acre wildland fire in the West Sound/Deer Harbor area that began on the afternoon…

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Reports of ICE at the Sandpiper Apartments in Friday Harbor on July 7

By the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office

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Council member Justin Paulsen at the Kidder Way Project in June.

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County investment in affordable housing on Orcas Island is coming to fruition

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Updated Jim Crook Building.

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Updated County Fairgrounds ready to welcome summer picnickers, fairgoers, campers and more

By Sonora Tate

A coastal scientist guides participants through an exploration of shoreline ecosystems.

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Free community beach walks: Learn about our unique shorelines

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Salt Spring Island.

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Sister island celebration to unite Orcas Island and Salt Spring Island through maritime flotilla | Up to 100 boats expected to participate in three-day cross-border friendship adventure

By Darrell Kirk

Pianist Hunter Noack.

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‘In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild’ comes to Orcas on July 16, 17

“In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” is back on Orcas Island this July.

New parking regulations

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New regulations at Orcas Park and Ride, Madrona Point and day-use docks

Following numerous incidents of islanders abusing parking services, the county is implementing new regulations.

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Absconded art; pavement pooch progeny | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Orcas Island resident detained by Coast Guard, Border Patrol

By Darrell Kirk

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A spotted ratfish.

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The unlikely king of the Salish Sea: Meet the Pacific Ratfish

By Darrell Kirk

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Members of the Friday Harbor High School Eco Club traveled to Olympia earlier this year to meet with legislators.

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Recycling Reform Act passes, with big impacts on San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.