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Islands’ Weekly to be included inside the Islands’ Sounder beginning May 6

Two of our community publications — The Islands’ Sounder and The Islands’ Weekly — will be combined into…

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Sheriff’s Office moves into new substation on Lopez Island

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Fleeing fugitive; criminal comments | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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April 28 special election: Vote early! Sign! Send!

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Spring cleaning? Protect yourself against hantavirus

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A WSF ferry approaches Orcas ferry landing.

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Ferry reservation modernization project sinks after contract cancellation

Washington State Ferries has terminated its contract with Anchor Operating System, the vendor hired in January 2025 to…

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Candidate Filing Week May 4-8

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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San Juan County launches new program to support islanders in recovery

San Juan County is launching a new pilot program designed to provide direct financial support to islanders engaged…

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Town and County councils discuss ferries, affordable housing and more at joint meeting

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County seeks voter approval for levy lid lift

Decades of capped revenue, runaway inflation and a creative labor deal have left the county at a financial…

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Hearing examiner rejects permit that allowed a major expansion of a Whatcom County liquefied petroleum gas terminal

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