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Mayor Jackson exonerated from animal abuse charges

Mayor Raymont Jackson, 59, was found not guilty of animal cruelty on Oct. 24 in San Juan County…

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SNAP limbo impacts islanders

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide have been impacted by the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S.…

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San Juan County Council members discuss next steps in sweeping ACA health care changes

By Darrell Kirk

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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SJICF to host community update: Meeting island needs together

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Commercial burn permits open now open

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Friday Harbor man detained by ICE has criminal charges dropped

Guilherme Silva, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement near his home in Friday Harbor in July…

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Household pesticides found in local bats and other wildlife

by Russel Barsh

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Election results: park and rec formed but levy rejected

As of Nov. 9, there were still ballots left to be counted. The next count will Nov. 12.…

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AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case | Federal judge issues order directing USDA to use SNAP contingency funds

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Health care subsidies mask deeper system failures, local officials say

By Darrell Kirk

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County Council travels to Orcas for upcoming Nov. 4 meeting

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Purloined purse; recovered ring; truculent trespasser | Sheriff’s log

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