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Pay attention to wildfire State of Emergency | Editorial

It’s been an epic start to the summer.

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Plastic Free Salish Sea sign made from plastic found on San Juan County beaches.

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Plastic Free July | Be part of the solution

Just one word. Plastics.

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State Parks Director Peter Mayer and Friends of Moran president Sandi Talt cutting the ribbon to the new visitors’ center on June 18.

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Happy 100th birthday to Moran State Park | New visitors’ center now open

It was a land donation that launched the entire Washington state parks’ system.

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Going back to work: what does it mean?

Vaccine rates are rising. The masks are coming off. Businesses have reopened. We are inching closer and closer…

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Recognizing the contributions of our fathers | Editorial

This coming Sunday is a day to honor the father figures in our lives.

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Left to right: Rochelle, Portia, Pria, Paxon, Preston and Kevin White.

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Born to be a dad | Father’s Day profile with Kevin White

Kevin White has been caring for little ones long before he even thought about becoming a dad. When…

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The graduates throwing off their caps.

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Orcas High School graduates 24 students during commencement ceremony

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Bobby Bare Jr. (left) and Lilo Sanchez (right).

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Live music in the Village Green this summer courtesy of Orcas Center

Grab a blanket, pack some snacks and prepare to revel in the sound of live music.

Moran is celebrating its 100th birthday.

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Celebrate Moran’s 100th birthday with science talks and concerts all summer long

This summer, all are invited to learn about the reptiles, squirrels, plants and bats who call Moran State…

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Christian Hogle sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges

Warning: The following story contains explicit details about sexual violence.

If you want to have fun on the water, you also have to follow safety guidelines.

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Stay safe while enjoying the water | Editorial

One of the true joys of living in the San Juans is getting out on the water.

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Orcas Center Executive Director Dimitri Stankevich with one of the new chairs.

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Orcas Center to replace theatre’s 200+ chairs | Donations sought

With its doors closed to the public, Orcas Center staff and volunteers have been quietly refurbishing, repainting, recycling…

Memorial Day is May 31.

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The significance of Memorial Day | Editorial

It’s a three-day weekend. It’s the launch of summer. It’s barbecue time.