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Salmon spawning Tye River, Washington. (NOAA Fisheries West Coast photo)

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Cantwell outlines big wins for Washington state’s infrastructure, salmon, economy

Submitted by Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office.

Should the passenger-only ferry from Friday Harbor to Bellingham be adopted, it would join the ranks of other passenger-only ferry systems in the region such as Kitsap Transit servicing south Puget Sound. (Kitsap Transit photo.)

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Regional transportation authority weighs passenger-only ferry options

A passenger-only ferry service from Bellingham to Friday Harbor may soon be a reality. The North Sound Transportation…

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Statewide updated mask order goes into effect Monday, Aug. 23

Submitted by Washington State Department of Health.

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John Evans, former county council member, died on Aug. 2.

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Politics and plants | John Evans leaves behind a legacy

A passion for property rights led John Evans to serve three terms on the San Juan County Council.

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Septic sounds; crabbing calamity; scary stares | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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2021 San Juan County Fair begins

Submitted by the San Juan County Fair.

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Bipartisan bill hopes to improve rural veterans’ access to health care

Submitted by Rep. Rick Larsen’s office.

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Spread the free rides message

Submitted by IslandRides.

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County to host vaccine clinics next week

Submitted by San Juan County.

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SeaDoc Society to hold virtual ‘Bottoms Up’ event Sept. 9

Submitted bySeaDoc Society.

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New enforcement laws cause confusion and frustration

Recently enacted laws are limiting law enforcement’s ability to properly respond to emergencies, according to San Juan County…

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Endangered orcas receive critical habitat protections

Expanded critical habitat signals much of West Coast contributes to recovery of endangered orcas

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New Maker in Residence Art Show: ‘Upcycled Stardust’

Submitted by the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District.