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Lopez Fire and EMS attend to burning home

Submitted by Lopez Island Fire and EMS.

Photo by Aiden Frazier on Unsplash.

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Progress for reproductive rights will continue in Washington despite Trump’s election

Washington state is poised to continue its defense of democracy in the wake of Donald Trump’s win as…

Isara Greacen on location in Paris.

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Catching up with Lopez graduates: Isara Greacen

By Gretchen Wing

This summer, 47 crew members ages 12-18 collectively contributed 3,572 hours to stewardship work, environmental education lessons and conservation projects. Photo by Chase Anderson.

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Youth Conservation Corps: A growing legacy in San Juan County

Over the past 17 years, the Youth Conservation Corps has provided hundreds of local youth with meaningful opportunities…

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Micron size polyethylene microspheres.

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Are microplastics killing us?

By Russel Barsh, director of KWIAHT.

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Local election results are in: McVeigh and Paulsen win council races, REET approved

The general election results for San Juan County are in. A total of 10,601 ballots were counted; a…

WDFW district biologist Kurt Licence and BLM staff at the kiosk near Watmough Bay on southern Lopez Island.

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Hunting on Lopez Island

Submitted by the Washington Department of Fish &Wildlife.

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Election and Voting FAQ

San Juan County’s Elections Office continues participation in National Voter Education Week Oct. 7-11 by answering common questions…

Glory Westervelt (10) and Iris Ervin-McLean (12) celebrate Lilly Nichols’ (9) goal in the first period of the Lobos’ 2-1 loss to Friday Harbor, Oct. 14.
Contributed photo by Gene Helfman

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Lopez Girls Soccer in a Heartbreaker

By Gene Helfman

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Film about landmark tribal fishing rights ruling coming to islands

Submitted by the SeaDoc Society.

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San Juan Islands love stories

Submitted by the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau.

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San Juan County preparing for rain

Submitted by San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship.

Contributed photo by Gene Helfman
Ruby Ervin McLean spikes the ball in the Lobos’ three game sweep of Evangel Classic at home, Oct. 9.

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Volleyball notches 5th win

By Gene Helfman