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What it means to register as a sex offender

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What it means to register as a sex offender

Periodically, the sheriff’s log will feature entries regarding sex offender residence checks.

County council approves first biennium budget

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County council approves first biennium budget

As the year comes to a close, San Juan County has completed its first biennium budget for 2020-21,…

San Juan County joins state lawsuit against I-976

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San Juan County joins state lawsuit against I-976

San Juan County Council has elected to join a statewide lawsuit against Initiative 1-976, which was approved by…

An abundance of opportunities to shop here at home | Editorial

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An abundance of opportunities to shop here at home | Editorial

Thanksgiving is a week away, and with that comes the launch of the shopping season.

Jacky

Life

Dogs rescued from Asia in need of forever homes

For Tracy Harachi, a desire to help elephants in Asia led to another passion: rescuing dogs.

The great Orcas emu rescue

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The great Orcas emu rescue

Tish Knapp awoke on Thursday, June 27, to find her two 1-year-old emus missing after strong winds had…

Washington State Ferries explains spring sailing delays

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Washington State Ferries explains spring sailing delays

For residents of the San Juan Islands, the state-run ferry system is the highway on which they travel…

The personal objection will no longer exempt children from school vaccinations

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The personal objection will no longer exempt children from school vaccinations

By Emma Epperly

‘Living in the Future’s Past’ multi-island film screening | An interview with Jeff Bridges

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‘Living in the Future’s Past’ multi-island film screening | An interview with Jeff Bridges

Data on global warming is plentiful.

Breaking free from alcohol addiction | Editorial

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Breaking free from alcohol addiction | Editorial

Overcoming alcohol addiction may feel like a Herculean task, but it can be done with the help of…

Panelists from 2018.

Life

Orcas Lit Fest is back for second annual three-day event

For three days in early April, dozens of writers will gather together to make literary magic.

Spring is special section season

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Spring is special section season

The sweet smell of freshly mowed grass and the warm sun on your shoulders means that spring is…

A lot of great news stories from 2018 | Editorial

Opinion

A lot of great news stories from 2018 | Editorial

The Islands’ Weekly outlined the good and bad of 2018 in our “top stories” compilation last week.