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EPA and Environment Canada issue report on health of Salish Sea

Health indicators reflect some troubling data and hopeful signs

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Party puncher, crafty canine, trespassing trail | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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SJC, Salmon Nation to collect and share fish stories

San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department wants to hear and share your fishing stories. We are collaborating with…

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Ferry reservation release

Submitted by Washington State Ferries.

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Blakely climber death ruled an accident

Submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

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San Juan County complete burn ban effective July 30

Submitted by San Juan County fire districts.

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Masks required for all K-12 students and staff heading back to the classroom

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

J-Pod in San Juan Channel on their last visit to the Salish Sea on April 10. (Orca Behavior Institute photo)

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J-pod not seen in Salish Sea for 100 days

Editor’s note: This article was released prior to the return of the Southern residents to the Salish Sea.…

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Larsen: Expanded Child tax credit puts money in pockets of northwest Washington’s working families

Submitted by Rep. Rick Larsen’s office

The MV Sealth sails from Orcas to Shaw Island on the afternoon of Jan. 27, 2021. (Mandi Johnson/staff photo)

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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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Prepare to jam at the Electric Vehicle (EV) Jamboree

Submitted by Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

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Ecology declares drought emergency

Record-breaking heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state

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Three new cases of COVID in the islands are vaccine breakthroughs

Submitted by San Juan County