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What stormwater projects are important to you?

Stormwater became a focal point for many islanders after the intense flooding at the Templin Center last September…

Dr. Julie Gottman

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Traveling through grief

You are not crazy, it just means you are a human being. Everything you are experiencing is normal.

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Luggage thrown off ferry after bomb scare

On Sept. 11, two Lopez men threw over five pieces of luggage into the Salish Sea after incorrectly…

Left to right: Melody Rose

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Meeting of the minds

That is according to Dr. Melody Rose, President of Marylhurst University and former Chancellor of the Oregon University…

A view of Cascade Lake. The body was found in a remote area of woods surrounding the lake.

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Human remains found at Moran shrouded in mystery

A fisherman found decomposed human remains with a wallet in a collapsed tent located off-trail in a secluded…

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Diverse topics covered at council meeting on Orcas

The future of the Exchange, an update on the library's renovations and a new parking space at the…

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School construction is well underway

The school bell will be accompanied by the grinding of heavy machinery this school year as students head…

Skybear Aguilar

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Profile of library volunteer Skybear Aguilar

Libraries are constantly changing. Where once books were the main event now you have computers and DVDs taking…

The tournament he is referring to is none other than the annual Orcas Center Golf Classic

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Get your golf game on

“It’s about honor and tradition,” said the Orcas Golf Club employee. “And as far as the tournament goes,…

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Escapee from FH work crew is back in custody

An escapee from work crew had the San Juan Islands' police scanners buzzing for several hours yesterday.

The black bear spotted on Sourdough

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Expect the unexpected | Reporter’s notebook

The only thing better than seeing bears is talking about seeing bears. Viewing such an animal and living…

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Mountain bike trail for Moran?

When it comes to talking about a possible new mountain bike trail in Moran State Park and about…

Two grizzlies play in the water in an Alaskan wildlife sanctuary.

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Wild Alaska | Slideshow

I wanted to see bears. I am fascinated and terrified by these kings of the forest. As an…