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Decades of capped revenue, runaway inflation and a creative labor deal have left the County at a financial crossroads. San Juan County is asking voters…

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County seeks voter approval for levy lid lift

Bringing it home: Sea-level rise impact and response planning for Orcas | A climate solutions workshop

Update on proposal for limited deer hunting on Orcas Island

Torched trousers; minor maneuvering motor vehicle | SJC sheriff’s log

Kulper launches Uber business on Orcas

No Kings on Orcas: A community stands together

Orcas Senior Center April highlights

Health Care Authority moves to single source for incontinence supplies | Businesses worry about closing, patient care

Orcas Wrestling’s ‘Fierce Five’ wraps up the club’s 16th season

Decades of data tell a complex story at Indian Island

Orcas Middle School Vikings show growth and grit

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Youth Sailing Lessons from Sail Orcas

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Hearing examiner rejects permit that allowed a major expansion of a Whatcom County liquefied petroleum gas terminal

Garth McCardle, public defender of San Juan County

San Juan County Health & Community Services publishes its 2025 Impact Report

House OKs regulations on license plate cameras

County float at Waldron temporarily closed April 5-11 for repairs

County to test vote-counting equipment in April

Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound and Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25

Dangerous dog; sibling squabble; turkey talk | SJC sheriff’s log

SJC sheriff’s log

This March, ‘spring’ into a new role — Multiple County advisory board and committee seats open

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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

Altai Balance Reviews: Hidden Dangers Exposed! [Updated]

Tea Burn Reviews: Effective Ingredients or Terrible Side Effects?

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

Concerns over SAVE Act and voting access | Letter

In support of public safety | Letter

Vote YES for County levy: Save the services we value most | Letter

Trans Day of Visibility | Letter

Orcas Island Community Church announces new name and permanent commitment to Neighbor to Neighbor Shelter | Letter

Life

Share your feedback: County and partners are developing tools to manage human/wildlife interactions

OPALCO board candidate questionnaire results released | Eight candidates provide detailed perspectives on cooperative future

Vegetable gardening workshop with Dr. Carol Miles set for April 11

‘Women Who Step Up, Not Aside’ at Odd Fellows

Free workshop on the Washington Saves Program

Sports

Orcas Island High School teams stay busy in sports action

Spring season in full swing for Vikings

Spring sports preview: Baseball, softball, golf and track set for busy season

All-League awards for Orcas Island High School basketball

Spinner makes hole in one

Obituaries

Rick Schmitt | Passages

Thomas Christian Long | Passages

Peter Schultz | Passages

David Schmillen | Passages

Leo Eugene Lambiel | Passages

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

Turtleback Mountain: Orcas Island weighs deer hunting on its most beloved preserves

Let’s talk public transit for Orcas and the San Juan Islands

County Council travels to Orcas Island for upcoming March 24 meeting

Orcas Island Fire recruits brave rain, hail and heavy winds to pass live fire training

Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday

Lawless logging; found fugitive | SJC sheriff’s log

OISHA completes 2025-2026 middle school-aged sexual health program

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