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Hunter Bay toilet.

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Hunter Bay portable toilet removed amidst vandalism

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Senior Lobos Audrey Roush (7) and Benji Stephenson (3) defend against Friday Harbor in their respective matches on Sept. 16. The Lady Lobos won 1-0, moving to a 4-win/no-loss season. The men fell to the Wolverines 2-0 for their first loss after one win and one tie.

Sports

Strong start for Lobos soccer

By Gene Helfman

A Chinook salmon is seen in an undated photo. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS)

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Conservation advocates serve notice of intent to sue over feds’ continued failure to protect wild salmon, steelhead and orcas from harmful Columbia River hatcheries

Submitted by Wild Fish Conservancy.

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Island Stewards launches Common Ground Transit Talks: Petition and surveys now open

Submitted by Island Stewards.

Gulfer Ergin photo.

Life

‘Growing Costs of U.S. Health Care’ book

The current Congress continues to threaten Medicaid and Medicare, and it is vital to look to the future…

Faith Van De Putte photo.
This is one of 19 COMPASS sessions, where participants engaged in conversations prompted by interactive cards about our County’s changing environment and solution ideas for the Comprehensive Plan.

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Madrona Institute releases COMPASS final report: 500-plus hours of islander participation to generate 960 ideas to shape San Juan County’s future

Submitted by the Madrona Institute.

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Footage from the Home Tours.

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Virtual home tour screening this Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Lopez Center

Submitted by the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.

Lolo Meissner photo.
Back row, left to right: Lulu Velazquez, Danna Aquilar-Clavel, Ava Bennett, Fatima Velazquez, Ema Nehtal, Penny Spreine, Iris Ervin-McLean, Ayla Rick, Rosa Charnley, Maggie Rose and Audrey Roush. Bottom row: Evelyn Aguilar-Clavel (C), Kaileah Poole (C), Mae Krantz and Naima Garcia (C). Coaches: Tommer Roush (far left) and Galen Westervelt (right).

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Lopez Lobos fall sports preview | 2025 soccer season

Submitted by Lorelei Meissner.

Sara Wysocki photo.
Lopez Island School District’s Associated Student Body and Principal Martha Martin received a $140,000 donation from Lopez Island Education Foundation, with its board of trustees and donors, teachers and students in attendance on Sept. 9.

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Community rallies as Lopez School receives $140,000 lifeline from Lopez Island Education Foundation

Submitted by Lopez Island Education Foundation.

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Friends of the San Juans staff aboard the tour, left to right: Tina Whitman, senior science director; Magali Cota, legal director and staff attorney; Katherine Dietzman, shoreline and mapping specialist; Eva Schulte, executive director; and Isabel Alexander, operations manager.

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Land managers convene for shoreline resiliency

Submitted by the Friends of the San Juans.

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Musical group Kalos.

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Celtic roots trio Kalos in concert

Submitted by Stanley and Kip Greenthal.

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‘Colors of the Sky: A Memoir’ releases this month

Lopez resident Jan Crossen will release her latest book, “Colors of the Sky: A Memoir,” on Sept. 16.…

Coast Salish Wool Weaving Center.
Two girls share the garments they’ve woven.

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$10 million awarded to 930 Washington state arts and culture organizations through the Community Accelerator Grant program

Submitted by ArtsFund.