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Islands glow purple for domestic violence awareness again
For the month of October, SAFE San Juans will once again make the islands glow purple in honor…
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Lopez Fire Commissioners needed
There is a vacancy on the San Juan County Fire Department No. 4 — Lopez Fire & EMS…
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Lewis found guilty of reckless endangerment and malicious mischief
A Lopez Island man who said he attempted to destroy a Black Lives Matter memorial in retaliation for…
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Forecasted ferry disruptions begin
A week after rumors of a coordinated ‘sickout’ by Washington State Ferries employees, the ferries in the San…
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Ferry service disruption expected over holiday weekend
Whispers of ferry service disruptions turned to a roar on Aug. 31, when Washington State Ferries released a…
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Washington State Ferries’ staffing shortage faces a new foe — vaccine mandates
Washington State Ferries is feeling the pressure this year as COVID spreads through its ranks and a vaccine…
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Regional transportation authority weighs passenger-only ferry options
A passenger-only ferry service from Bellingham to Friday Harbor may soon be a reality. The North Sound Transportation…
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New enforcement laws cause confusion and frustration
Recently enacted laws are limiting law enforcement’s ability to properly respond to emergencies, according to San Juan County…
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Charter Review Commission minority presents its opinion
Not everyone in the San Juan County Charter Review Commission agreed with the recommendations put forth on July…
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Ferry fares set to increase in October
Amid cancellations due to limited vessels and staff as well as a return of pre-pandemic tourists, the fares…
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Moratorium on new vacation rental permits continues
The moratorium on new vacation rental permits in San Juan County continues. On July 12, the San Juan…
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San Juan County recognizes Plastic Free July
During its regular meeting on June 28, San Juan County Council approved a proclamation establishing this month as…
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Council to hold vacation rental moratorium public hearing
San Juan County Council will hold a public hearing to consider the extension of its active vacation rental…