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A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk

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Linnea Anderson, Tom Kearney and Dave Zeretzke.

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Juvenile Court — supporting island youth

The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs…

2025 Year In Review

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San Juan County 2025 Year-In-Review: Housing projects, dental clinics, infrastructure updates and more

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Abandoned auto; lawless littering; feral feline fuss | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.

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First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines

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End-of-year town hall recap with Council member Jane Fuller: County priorities, challenges and what’s ahead

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Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget

Submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Greater Washington and North Idaho.

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

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A ferry in the San Juans

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Ferry reservation system faces delays, critics question lack of user testing

By Darrell Kirk

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San Juan County opens Cultural Access application materials and recruits for new review board

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County Council passes 2026 budget but prepares for ongoing financial discussions in 2027

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AG Nick Brown secures court order protecting SNAP benefits

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

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County float at MacKaye Harbor.

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County float at MacKaye Harbor closed due to storm damage

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