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State Parks offers two free days in January

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering two free days in January, when visitors to state…

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Top five stories of 2018

Here at the Islands’ Weekly, we like to take a look back at the biggest headlines of the…

Lopez community rallies around Taproot Kitchen

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Lopez community rallies around Taproot Kitchen

Submitted by Taproot Kitchen

Salish Sea hatcheries to increase salmon stocks

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Salish Sea hatcheries to increase salmon stocks

When the demand for a product increases, a company will often raise production to meet that demand. Fish…

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Six million salmon lost in power outage

As many as 6.2 million juvenile Chinook salmon died when a windstorm cut power to the Minter Creek…

Vessel exhaust’s impact on Southern resident killer whales

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Vessel exhaust’s impact on Southern resident killer whales

During the peak tourist season, fumes settle over the water like a thick blanket. When an orca surfaces,…

Sea snails struggle in the Salish Sea

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Sea snails struggle in the Salish Sea

The Southern resident killer whales aren’t the only species headed toward extinction in the Salish Sea – the…

Contributed photo                                Ranker with the senate energy, environment and telecommunications committee in 2015.

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Sen. Kevin Ranker under investigation for allegations of sexual harassment

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Chatty canine, suspicion search and goat gathering | Sheriff Log

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

Inslee calls for $1 billion to save resident orcas and salmon

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Inslee calls for $1 billion to save resident orcas and salmon

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office

San Juan County vacation rental 411

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San Juan County vacation rental 411

Submitted by San Juan County

Chillin’ canines, abandoned autos, land bank loitering | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Chillin’ canines, abandoned autos, land bank loitering | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

San Juan County approves capital projects through 2024

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San Juan County approves capital projects through 2024

San Juan County council has approved projects through 2024, including planning for a new building, an affordable housing…