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Forgotten firearm, busted burglar, mask malcontents | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Happenings at the Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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Vote for climate action, justice, equity and responsive government | Guest column

Submitted by Charter Review Commissioners Jane Fuller, Richard Grout and Kevin Ranker.

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Transient vacation rental water usage | Guest column

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Thomas Patrick Murdock | Passages

On July 30, 2021, Thomas Patrick Murdock passed peacefully away in the arms of his wife, Leslie. Their…

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Barney Smith, IBEW #191, visiting the lunge to present Pathways in the Electrician’s Trade.

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Meet me in the ‘Futures Lounge’

Tucked away at the end of the first-floor hallway at the Orcas Island High School is a classroom…

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Bring your reusable bag | State plastic bag ban now in effect

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Tillikum repaired | Ferries resume regular fall service

Submitted by Washington State Ferries.

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Coming soon: Working Washington grants for businesses impacted by U.S.-Canada border closure

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

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Library COVID protocol story corrections | Letter to the Editor

Although I agree with the overall discussion about the thought processes described in this article, I want to…

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Food bank staff and volunteers.

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About half of Orcas residents qualify for food assistance

by Rick Rhoads

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IRS: Drought-stricken farmers, ranchers have more time to replace livestock

Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service.

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COVID vaccine booster shot FAQ

Submitted by San Juan County.