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Election results: levies and propositions go down, Peter ahead

By the time ballot counting was finished Tuesday, Nov. 8, Eric Peter was ahead in the San Juan…

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The struggle behind Labor Day | Ediorial

As we gather with friends and family this long weekend, celebrating the remaining summer days, its important to…

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New ferry hires up, new vessels delayed

As service remains influx due to lack of crew, locals are paying close attention to the Washington State…

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What is Rank Choice Voting

San Juan County is one of the few counties in Washington State that could use Rank Choice Voting…

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Susan Wingate speaks about her latest novel, dementia and caretaking

Her husband’s, who has dementia, disappearance from their San Juan Island home on a winter evening in 2019…

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Gathering of Eagles

By the time the paddlers arrived at Shipyard Cove May 23, the morning rain had ceased and the…

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Henline has first court appearance in arson matter

A 33-year-old Friday Harbor man, Dwight C. Henline, is slated to be charged with arson in the first…