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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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Dr. Sharon Gill.

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Full-time doctor recruited for Lopez Clinic

Submitted by the Lopez Island Hospital District.

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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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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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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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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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Protect your flock: Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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AG Brown files brief urging Supreme Court to stay restrictions on Mifepristone

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

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Dept. of Health confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards

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