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Ferries’ plan for the future
Ferry patrons should expect the retirement of the Hyak in June, a 2.5 percent rise in fees in…
Sports
Vikings softball wraps up season on the road
The Lady Vikings lost to Friday Harbor at home on May 7, 13-4.
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Sen. Liz Lovelett visits the San Juans
Sen. Liz Lovelett visited San Juan and Orcas islands for the first time since she took office. On…
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Black bear visits Orcas, again
As the second anniversary of the 2017 black bear visit neared, another Ursus Americanus has returned to Orcas…
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Possible case Lyme disease in San Juan County
With summer fast approaching, islanders and tourists will venture out into the more untamed parts of the archipelago.…
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Sea stars return to Salish Sea
Slow and steady wins the race — especially in sea star restoration. Following a devastating loss of sea…
Opinion
Thank you vets and navigators for your service | Editorial
We salute the veteran navigators who have generously given their time to come help the vets of the…
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County wins grants for pedestrian paths
(Editor’s note: A previous version of this article said that the $500,000 grant for the Complete Streets program…
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County temporarily halts marijuana farm permits
A proposed marijuana farm on Lopez Island prompted action from the county council in the form of a…
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County welcomes new deputy prosecuting attorney
When Lindsey Callahan gave birth to her son Graham two years ago, she and her partner knew that…
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Friday Harbor man charged with burglary and malicious mischief
Michael Davis, 25, of Friday Harbor, was charged with burglary in the second degree and malicious mischief in…
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Orcas man charged with methamphetamine possession
Anthony Kean, 31, of Eastsound, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine in…
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Temporary housing solution for deputy causes problems
Finding housing on Orcas Island is difficult.