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Reposado to play next Orcas Center summer concert

New study: Largest-ever dataset of elemental concentrations in killer whales

A fleet of neighbors: Boaters from Orcas and San Juan Islands carry the Aqua Chautauqua across the Salish Sea

Site preparation underway for Pea Patch Community Campus

Sea plane makes emergency landing off Sucia Island

World-class jazz under the summer sky: The Charlie Porter Quintet returns to Orcas Island

San Juan County Council weighs new revenue options amid $4 million budget gap

Satirical argument against children’s education makes it into official voters’ pamphlet

‘James and the Giant Peach, Jr.’ featuring an all-local kids cast

Charlie Porter Quintet will play outdoor concert

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Orcas sailing team wraps up 2026 spring season

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Eastsound Water Users Association reaches first-ever collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 77

Bredahl sentenced for firearm possession and assault

SHCPHD1 statement regarding plane incident on Shallow Bay near Sucia Island

New federal housing law takes effect, bringing new tools — and open questions — to San Juan County

Swinomish and Squaxin Island tribes file lawsuit challenging rescission of ESA harm rule

The Grange was a full house for candidate forum

Washington state leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grants

Planned Parenthood advocacy organizations in Washington announce Supreme Court endorsements

Despite federal financing shakeup, land trust model offers some protections to keep affordable housing secure

Engineer says root problem behind Ferndale propane tank isn’t the tank — it’s a patchwork of regulations

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A new generation takes the helm at Washington’s oldest solar installer

Living life to the fullest with Hospice of the Northwest

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A better plan for Washington, that takes the burden off those we love

Washington is taking the worry out of long term care

Letters to the Editor

Katherine Bryant Ingman — Future‑focused, funding‑savvy, consensus‑driven | Letter

Support for County Council candidate Katherine Bryant Ingman | Letter

Why we support Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council District 3 | Letter

Jennifer Swanson for County Council | Letter

Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council | Letter

Life

Orcas Senior Center — August highlights

Help inspire the next generation of scientists

Welcome to Medicare

‘Stitched Stories: A Quilter’s Showcase’ at Orcas Senior Center

Woolly bears in the Place of Peas

Sports

Student senior projects raising funds to support Viking athletics

The ÖTILLÖ Swimrun returns to Orcas on May 31

OIHS sends baseball team to state; softball season concludes; track has strong state showing

Vikings close regular season, advance to playoffs

Baseball coach Eli Sanders resigns

Obituaries

Ida Rae (Bellingar) McDonald | Passages

Clayton Reed Parsons | Passages

Marguerite Olson | Passages

Colleen Ferrin James | Passages

John Geyman | Obituary

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San Juan County Council weighs four paths to ease housing crunch

Eagles Roost fire

Three San Juan Island women detained by DHS

Sheriff’s log discontinued

Seven meetings in, County Council charts a budget path to November

Candidate forums

A ‘green wave’ in East Sound?

County to test vote-counting equipment in July

Ancient waters, new vision: Aqua Chautauqua sets sail through the Gulf Islands

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