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UPDATED: 5:35 p.m. At 11:40 a.m. today, a plane crashed off the northeastern shore of Jones Island Marine State Park, which is located west of Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. Jones Island is a 188-acre park for campers, with no residents. FOX13 News in Seattle is reporting that retired Air Force Major General and NASA…
San Juan County Health Officer Announces Departure After More Than 30 Years of Service
Following is a public statement released by San Juan County, WA Government.
Journal of The San Juan Islands — Week in Review — Episode 13 — January 23, 2024
A review of the week ending Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Interview of Minnie Knych of Friday Harbor, WA by Heather Spaulding and Jeff Noedel. Directed and edited by Jeremy Tyler. Recorded at CNL2 studios in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Japan to Restart Hunting of Fin Whales
Ten days ago, Japan announced it is resuming the hunting and processing of Fin Whales. Japan has been commercially whaling since it left the International Whaling Commission in 2019.In Japan, whale meat is sold in stores and in vending machines.Japan is one of just three nations that still commercially hunt whales. Norway and Iceland are…
UPDATE: Town of Friday Harbor Grants Tourism Bureau Request for $20,000 Campaign to Combat Ferry-reliability Perceptions
In its most recent meeting (May 2), the Friday Harbor Town Council voted unanimously to grant a request for $20,000 in incremental funding to the Tourism Commission for a special springtime media campaign aimed at feeder markets. It’s the “Getting Here is Half the Fun” campaign (described below).In brief remarks, Bureau Executive Director Deborah Hoskinson…