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State installs temporary air quality monitor in Friday Harbor
San Juan islanders can breathe easier knowing the state is investigating local air quality.
Hayley Day
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Longtime San Juan County District Court judge retires, replacement sworn in
A U.S. Founding Father’s quote on the importance of the justice system hangs above the door of the…
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San Juan islanders look to REET funds as affordable housing savior
Before Bridget Nyberg moved to a San Juan Community Home Trust neighborhood, the single mother of two teenagers…
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New state representative talks shop with San Juan officials
Voices 170 miles from the state capital can still be heard.
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In Memoriam | 2018 Orcas
Three Southern resident killer whales were reported to be dead within four months of each other in 2018.
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San Juan County approves capital projects through 2024
San Juan County council has approved projects through 2024, including planning for a new building, an affordable housing…
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San Juan islanders conserve public land through private donations
When Rosa Blair noticed that 33 acres near her San Juan Island home were for sale, she decided…
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San Juan County certifies election results
In the Nov. 6 general election, the county prosecuting attorney and sheriff were re-elected, Carolyn Jewett became the…
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New trails proposed throughout the islands
In a county of disjointed land, separated by water, locals are looking to create walkable connections on their…
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Governor’s task force suggests temporary suspension to view Southern residents by boat
The local orca population is at a 30-year low, so a state advisory panel, aiming to protect the…
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County council approves road projects through 2024
The San Juan County Council unanimously approved allocating funds through 2024 for local roads, marine facilities and trail…
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San Juan County preliminary election results
Results for the Nov. 6 general election show the county prosecuting attorney and sheriff will likely be re-elected,…