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County recognizes MLK day of service and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with proclamations

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Orcas Island Public Library launches free seven-week “Language Exchange” classes

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Maintaining health, safety and community services: Council places levy lid lift on April ballot

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EDC and Business Impact NW to host free workshop on understanding the gig economy

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Boys and girls basketball move forward in playoffs; will play Friday Harbor next

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Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, speaks during a Senate floor session Feb. 6.

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Senate OKs bill to cap medical debt interest at 1%

By Cassie Diamond

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George Lamb holds up solar research.

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Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands

By Darrell Kirk

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Orcas Christian School students give back on a community service day.

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Orcas Christian School students give back during community service day

By Lilianna Stanford

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Senators in the Ways & Means Committee voted unanimously Feb. 9 to pass a bill that would give some public retirees a pension boost.

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Some public employees might get pension boost

By Annika Hauer

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Orcas Island falls in district semifinals, remains alive in State Hunt

By Declan O’Malley

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A Pine Elfin, one of the islands’ relatively common Elfins (we have a few rare species as well), enjoying a sip of nectar from an apple blossom.

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Bats’ breakfast | Learn about local butterflies and moths

By Russel Barsh

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Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, shares a story of her experience with miscarriage while giving remarks in support of Senate Bill 5917 during a floor session Feb. 10.

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Senate passes abortion medication expansion

By Cassie Diamond

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Tossed trash; cross cow; damaged door | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.