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San Juan Islands get walk-on ferry this spring
The state has funded a converted whale-watching boat for 10 weeks to supplement its unreliable car ferry schedule.
WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands
A free walk-on ferry service to the San Juan Islands launched this week as part of a state-funded pilot program. The San Juan ...
2 Waterfront Megamansions in Washington Make a Splash as This Week's Most Expensive Homes—With a $48 Million Island Compound Commanding Top Spot
A sprawling 90-acre legacy compound on Washington 's San Juan Island boasting three luxury homes, guest cottages, sport ...
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Walk-on ferry trial launches between Anacortes and San Juans
A whale watch vessel is operating the state-funded passenger-only ferry pilot. The service from Anacortes to the San Juan ...
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Friday Harbor alumn MacKenzie Mapstead makes deans list
Eastern Oregon University named 635 students to the dean’s list for the 2025 winter term. Friday Harbor alumn MacKenzie Mapstead, majoring in education and early childhood education, was one.
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Friday Harbor High School Athletics Recap
Friday Harbor High School athletics was back in action this past week with a full schedule of games for both softball and ...
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New daily service schedule, growing ridership and other insights on County’s pilot transport services
San Juan Safaris is providing seven-day-a-week, twice daily passenger-only transportation service to Friday Harbor, Orcas, Lopez and Anacortes. Starting April 25, they will be utilizing an updated ...
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‘Out There: A National Parks Story’ screening
“Out There: A National Parks Story” is a stunning road trip through our national parks, honoring the people working to ...