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Juvenile Court — supporting island youth

The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs…

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Clear skies and calm seas during the Around the County race.

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Little wind but lots of fun during Around the County Regatta

The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers…

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Left to right: Jesica Hudson, Mark Tompkins and Kari McVeigh prepare to answer questions from the press.

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This time, it’s only a drill

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

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Dr. Mike Kuperberg and his wife Jeanne.

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Sitting down with the Whale Museum’s new director

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

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Restructuring of the DCD

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

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100 years of the County Fair celebrated

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

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The Acrobatic Conundrum,’The Circus of Second Chances’ is a circus with a twist

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

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Arlo Mack came into the world on the ferry.

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Samish crew welcomes new born

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

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Primary results are in

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

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Behind the scenes of an election

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

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Meeting the council candidates running in the Aug. 6 primary

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

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The Shaw Store in the 1930s, before the upstairs was converted into an apartment.

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Shaw General Store turns 100

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

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A water spigot by the Gazebo at the Fair.

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Town and County debate water – again

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