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Left to right: Jesica Hudson, Mark Tompkins and Kari McVeigh prepare to answer questions from the press.
    This time, it’s only a drill
    By Heather Spaulding • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Imagine a completely unforeseen nightmare scenario, like an explosion at the Courthouse. Let’s say, while it wasn’t during the middle…

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Dr. Mike Kuperberg and his wife Jeanne.
    Sitting down with the Whale Museum’s new director
    By Heather Spaulding • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    He has only been the director of The Whale Museum for a few months, but Dr. Mike Kuperberg and his…

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    Restructuring of the DCD
    Restructuring of the DCD
    By Heather Spaulding • September 4, 2024 1:30 am

    After being stymied with backlogs and other customer complaints, San Juan County Council restructured the Department of Community Development. The…

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    100 years of the County Fair celebrated
    By Heather Spaulding • August 24, 2024 1:30 am

    One hundred years of county fair was celebrated this year. The dates were slightly altered from previous years, running from…

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    The Acrobatic Conundrum,’The Circus of Second Chances’ is...
    By Heather Spaulding • August 23, 2024 1:30 am

    In a twist to circuses, the Acrobatic Conundrum – The Circus of Second Chances, coming to the San Juan Community…

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Arlo Mack came into the world on the ferry.
    Samish crew welcomes new born
    By Heather Spaulding • August 15, 2024 1:30 am

    The Samish was ready to depart Lopez Island en route to Anacortes on Aug. 7, when a man, Justice Mack,…

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    Primary results are in
    By Heather Spaulding • August 10, 2024 1:30 am

    There were approximately 140 ballots still left to be counted Friday, Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m., according to the San…

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    Behind the scenes of an election
    By Heather Spaulding • August 2, 2024 1:30 am

    People across the country are gearing up for the Primary Elections in August, and even more so, the General Election…

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    Meeting the council candidates running in the Aug....
    By Heather Spaulding • July 16, 2024 1:30 am

    Council candidates attended a forum on June 29 downstairs of the American Legion Post 163 in anticipation of the Aug….

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The Shaw Store in the 1930s, before the upstairs was converted into an apartment.
    Shaw General Store turns 100
    By Heather Spaulding • June 13, 2024 1:30 am

    Nestled on the shoreline near the ferry terminal, the Shaw General Store has been a central hub for Shaw Islanders…

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A water spigot by the Gazebo at the Fair.
    Town and County debate water – again
    By Heather Spaulding • March 27, 2024 1:30 am

    For the hundred years that the San Juan County Fair has existed, it has used some water from the town….

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Shona Aiken at Wolf Hollow.
    A new era at Wolf Hollow as Shona...
    By Heather Spaulding • March 26, 2024 1:30 am

    Shifting into the spring season brings a new era to Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. After 33-plus years with the…

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    Lopez man charged with harassment to kill and...
    By Heather Spaulding • February 27, 2024 1:30 am

    William E. Rawson, 43, of Lopez Island, was charged with harassment to kill and trespassing on Jan. 23 in San…

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