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Holy matrimony! same-sex marriage boosts wedding numbers

Turns out that 2013 is well on its way to being a banner year for love, honor and…

Reservations could be coming soon.

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Ferries to launch reservations

Those who travel by ferry in the San Juans will likely be able to do what they’ve always…

One of four orcas missing and presumed dead

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Whales off course on the road to recovery

What only a few short years ago appeared to be an upswing in the population now seems like…

The sailboat ran aground on Sept. 20.

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Sailboat runs aground and sinks

A 30-foot sailboat remains submerged off the northeast shore of Obstruction Island, with the top of its mast…

Diane Martindale

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Martindale picked for state arts commission

To find a large stack of mail to sift through after returning from a long-overdue vacation was to…

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Two WSF employees relieved from duty after ferry collides with sailboat

Washington State Ferries removed the captain and the 2nd mate from duty onboard the Hyak and placed the…

The fireboat Confidence sprays a stream of water on an 85-foot yacht fully engulfed in flames at Roche Harbor Resort at about 12:30 p.m.

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Yacht fire tops ’em all; San Juan’s most destructive blaze — ever

The most costly fire ever on San Juan Island took place in what might be considered the smallest…

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Three-hour first place finish in SJI Marathon

Three-hour first place finish in SJI Marathon; dueling dads battle for first in 'Half'

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Alleged knife-wielding San Juan teen faces felony

A 17-year-old San Juan Island boy accused of wielding a knife and attacking a rival in an altercation…

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CAO in ‘Open Meetings’ lawsuit

San Juan County could find itself having to redo a significant portion of its critical areas ordinance if…

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Council Election: Big win for Stephens, Hughes, Jarman prevail

Bob Jarman thought it would be a toss up. Rick Hughes knew it'd be close.

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Allegations denied, Orcas man to stand trial for felony assault

An Orcas Island man accused of choking a live-in girlfriend and throwing her to the floor several times,…

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Lopez man, 19, faces felony charges in high-speed September crash

A 19-year-old former Lopez Island man accused of causing a high-speed crash on San Juan Island in September,…