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    News Lopez couple charged with land use violations

    Lopez couple charged with land use violations

    Timothy and Katherine Arnold of Lopez Island were charged with multiple counts of county code violations, public nuisance and financial...

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    By Colleen Smith • January 13, 2026 1:30 am
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    County to test vote counting equipment in January

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A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

    San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

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    SJC sheriff’s log
    January 12, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    2025 Year In Review
    San Juan County 2025 Year-In-Review: Housing projects, dental...
    January 7, 2026 1:30 am

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    Juvenile Court — supporting island youth
    By Heather Spaulding • January 7, 2026 1:30 am

    The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs of the…

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    Abandoned auto; lawless littering; feral feline fuss |...
    January 6, 2026 1:30 am

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

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Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.
    First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish...
    January 5, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by the Orca Network.

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    End-of-year town hall recap with Council member Jane...
    January 2, 2026 1:30 am

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    Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget
    Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion...
    December 31, 2025 1:30 am

    Submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Greater Washington and North Idaho.

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    SJC sheriff’s log
    December 30, 2025 1:30 am

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

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A ferry in the San Juans
    Ferry reservation system faces delays, critics question lack...
    December 30, 2025 1:30 am

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    San Juan County opens Cultural Access application materials...
    December 24, 2025 1:30 am

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