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LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Submitted by The League of Women Voters Observer Corps, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government.…

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San Juan County announces 2026 home funds available

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“Helena Handbasket” attending the No Kings Rally on Orcas Island in 2025.

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San Juan County proclaims June Pride Month, community leaders call for action beyond words

The San Juan County Council formally proclaimed June as Pride Month at its Tuesday morning meeting on May…

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Trailer theft and cut conifers | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Consumer alert: Workers’ compensation scam targeting Spanish-speaking workers

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Full-time doctor recruited for Lopez Clinic

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A WSF ferry.

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Washington State Ferries sails into 75th anniversary

By Brian Vail

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SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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On May 23, Lopez Island Fire and EMS responded to a wildland fire.

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Port Stanley Road wildland fire: Lopez brush fire renews call for preparedness

On Saturday, May 23, at 10:43 a.m., Lopez Island Fire and EMS responded to a wildland fire in…

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The Lopez Lobos’ soccer team.

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Lopez community rallies to save school sports for next academic year

By Christine Gallagher

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The ferry docks at the Orcas terminal.

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Ferry hopes adrift

The waters around San Juan County’s ferry future grew considerably choppier over the last few months, as three…

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SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Update to proposed deer hunting at Turtleback Mountain and North Shore Preserves

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