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    San Juan man pleads not guilty to domestic...
    By Colleen Smith • September 13, 2023 1:30 am

    Jeyson Siguenza, 28, of San Juan Island, pleaded not guilty on Aug. 21 to assault in the second degree —…

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    SeaDoc Society photo. The bluefin tuna.
    Flawless, massive bluefin tuna washes ashore on Orcas...
    By Colleen Smith • July 19, 2023 1:30 am

    Dr. Joe Gaydos received unexpected news in the early morning hours of July 11.

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    Melanie Flint photo.
Evan and Squirrel.
    ‘Squirrel Dialogues’ is moving off the island and...
    By Colleen Smith • July 14, 2023 1:30 am

    Sometimes all it takes is a squirrel in the middle of the woods to spread an enduring message of hope…

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    Left to right: Brie, Havarti, Colby and Romano.
    After surviving a housefire in Eastern Washington, four...
    By Colleen Smith • July 11, 2023 1:30 am

    This past May, a devastating fire in Moses Lake killed 25 dogs.

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    Friday Harbor man charged with controlled substance homicide
    By Colleen Smith • January 23, 2023 1:30 am

    Warning: The following story contains details about drug use.

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    Request for salmon recovery project proposals
    By Colleen Smith • January 12, 2023 1:30 am

    The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding…

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    Editorial
    Historic events that occurred on Jan. 1 |...
    By Colleen Smith • January 4, 2023 1:30 am

    Happy new year from all of us at the Sounder, Journal and Weekly. We thank you, from the bottom of…

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    Preparing for harsh island winters | Editorial
    By Colleen Smith • December 30, 2022 1:30 am

    It seems that winter snowstorms are becoming a tradition for us in the Pacific Northwest.

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    Editorial
    Dark days can bring on seasonal affective disorder
    By Colleen Smith • December 26, 2022 1:30 am

    Winter can be an awe-inspiring time of year. From outdoor snow activities to holiday cheer to time with family, it’s…

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    Former Orcas resident Skyler Gregg dies in Ukraine
    By Colleen Smith • November 17, 2022 1:30 am

    Skyler Gregg, 23, has died in combat, fighting for Ukraine.

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    Orcas man arrested after allegedly breaking into home,...
    By Colleen Smith • October 17, 2022 1:30 am

    Matthew Edward Huffstodt, 33, of Deer Harbor, was apprehended by sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 2, three days after he allegedly…

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A patient being flown with Airlift Northwest.
    Three memberships recommended for air ambulance coverage
    By Colleen Smith • September 25, 2022 1:30 am

    If you live in the San Juans and you have a medical emergency that requires air transport to a hospital,…

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    Orcas man charged with felony harassment
    By Colleen Smith • July 8, 2022 1:30 am

    The following story contains details of violence.

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