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Michael Lundgren.

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Launch party for local artist

Iolair will host a launch party for local artist Michael Lundgren’s new book “Glass Mountain” on Thursday, Aug.…

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A circus act at work.

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‘Up Up Up’ delivers a high-flying circus experience on the Green

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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Call for artists at Orcas Center: ‘Friends and Collaborations’

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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L-R: Pilot Geoffrey Machin, flight nurse Milo Lohman, flight nurse Katie Owens and vice president Will Hamilton.

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Island Air: Lifeline in the sky for San Juan Islands

By Darrell Kirk

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Busy days at the Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by the Orcas Island Senior Cemter.

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A portion of the 150,000-gallon neutralization pond at the Marathon Anacortes Refinery.

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State issues million-dollar penalties to two refineries for dangerous waste violations

Submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology.

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Open rehearsal for seniors for ‘Furioso!’

Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.

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Washington State Ferry.

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New fares for Washington State Ferries approved

The Washington State Transportation Commission has approved changes to state ferry fares, which will begin to go into…

Crime stats.

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Sheriff’s Office reviews 2024 crime statistics at Council meeting

Submitted by San Juan County.

Artwork by Angela Dora.

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Art show at Orcas Library

For the month of August, the Orcas Island Library’s “Art in the Library” series will feature a show…

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Davis Dougherty shows off a rarely discovered feat of nature.

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Lopez Island Youth Conservation Corps: Nature Nugget

Not many people in the islands know what a northern shrike is, and even fewer know how it…

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Lily Ostle.

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Local herbalist brings ancient plant medicine to modern life: Orcas Island educator shares traditional healing wisdom with new generation

By Darrell Kirk

List of openings.

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Call for candidates: Three-day filing period for Lopez Island Park & Recreation District commissioners and others

Submitted by San Juan County.