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David Stalheim photo. A vessel docks at the Ferndale Terminal, where 33 fossil fuel expansion projects — including 31 that were completed without permits — are now the subject of a legal appeal led by a regional environmental coalition.

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Environmental coalition appeals Whatcom County decision for expansions at Ferndale terminal | County promised full review of company’s illegal expansion, but then backtracked

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Assessor sends 2025 ‘Change of Value’ notices

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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All beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvesting in San Juan County

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Lopez couple and newborn lose home in fire | No injuries

Lopez Fire and emergency medical services responded to a burn investigation on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. when…

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Council to review 2025 Comp Plan Update at series of fall meetings

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Meeting recap: Community discusses Sheriff substation move on Lopez with County officials and staff

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County issues Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, supported by new Language Access Plan

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Hunter Bay portable toilet removed amidst vandalism

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Boat ramp blunder; road rage | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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New retail sales taxes begin Oct. 1

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A Chinook salmon is seen in an undated photo. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS)

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Conservation advocates serve notice of intent to sue over feds’ continued failure to protect wild salmon, steelhead and orcas from harmful Columbia River hatcheries

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