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A 45’ tug boat carrying approximately 400 gallons of diesel fuel partially sank off the Lopez ferry terminal Wednesday morning.
    Tugboat partially sinks off Lopez ferry terminal
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • February 27, 2023 1:30 am

    A 45’ tugboat partially sank off the Lopez ferry terminal Wednesday morning, Feb. 22, with an estimated 400 gallons of…

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J59 seen swimming between J40 Suttles and J37 Hy’Shqa in June 2022.
    Council acknowledge inherent rights of SRKW
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • February 19, 2023 1:30 am

    The San Juan County Council joined a growing number of cities and counties throughout the Puget Sound region to acknowledge…

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Several San Juan County elected officials held an informal meet and greet with the public in the County Council chambers in Friday Harbor Saturday, Jan. 28.
    Elected officials host public Meet and Greet
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • February 11, 2023 1:30 am

    San Juan County elected officials held an informal meet and greet titled “Meet Your Elected Officials” at the county council…

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Sheriff Eric Peter is flanked by 13 Ravens Coffee owner Liberty Miller (left), and officers Nick Wainwright, Rion Brandt, and Jay Holt during the department’s first “Coffee With A Cop” event held January 28 in Friday Harbor.
    ‘Coffee With A Cop’ event drew community interest...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • February 9, 2023 1:30 am

    Sheriff Eric Peter and several deputies from the Sheriff’s Department held their first “Coffee with a Cop” community event Saturday,…

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    Retiring Auditor Milene Henley shares insights
    Retiring Auditor Milene Henley shares insights
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • January 3, 2023 1:30 am

    After sixteen years of public service as San Juan County’s Auditor, Milene Henley sat down with the Journal to discuss…

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    Court orders county to place Charter Review Commission...
    By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 22, 2022 1:30 am

    Island County Superior Court Judge Christon C. Skinner ordered San Juan County, the San Juan County Council and the San…

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    • A second generation of Coho salmon found at the Land Bank’s Coho Preserve on Orcas
    • San Juan County announces departure of Community Development Director
    • Pace of growth stirs county turmoil; director of DCD leaves county
    • Lopez golf moves into post-season on a high note
    • Road resurfacing schedule

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