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Friday Harbor Film Festival’s director series features “Haida Gwaii: On the Edge”

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What is Rank Choice Voting

San Juan County is one of the few counties in Washington State that could use Rank Choice Voting…

A pregnant protester is pictured with a message on her shirt in support of abortion rights during a march, Friday in Seattle. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abortion has cleared the way for states to impose bans and restrictions on abortion; and will set off a series of legal battles. (Stephen Brashear / Associated Press)

Opinion

Editorial: Court’s decision a subtraction from our rights

Using a cherry-picked history, it limits the rights of women and will extend the reach of poverty.

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Back row: Jim Connell of Recovery in Community, Megan Neal of Recovery Rides and Anthony Terndrup, Compass Health Outpatient Program Manager for San Juan County. Front row: Claire Nollman of the Orcas Community Resource Center and Janine Heimerich of Recovery in Community.

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New program to help islanders receive transportation to off-island rehab centers

When an addict makes the decision to seek help, “what comes next?” is a big question.

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Crossing cows, lost loot, distracted driving | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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San Juan County Board of Health seeks two new non-elected board members

Submitted by the San Juan County Board of Health.

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4th of July events

Lopez Island Lions Club Fourth of July Fun Run/Walk

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Joe with eagle.

Life

New SeaDoc Society Short Film Soars with Bald Eagles

By Justin Cox

Operation Dry Water weekend, taking place July 2-4, is the national weekend of heightened enforcement of boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach.

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Operation Dry Water begins July 2

Submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

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Weed whacker, road roller, minor motorcyclist | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Former French teacher finds her passion: A second career in medicine

Submitted by Barbara Clements, Media Relations UW Medicine.

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Left to right: Sam Fowler, Raymond Harvey, Bryce Peterson, Dave Alexander and Jason Gross.

Life

Sheriff’s deputies sport beards, raise $1,000

For four months last winter, deputies and detectives were decidedly more scruffy.

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Lopez author’s orca novel wins national award

“Beyond the Human Realm,” Lopez resident Gene Helfman’s novel about a captive killer whale released into the wild,…