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Orcas resident secures $800,000 for electric vehicle infrastructure and transportation

by Darrell Kirk

Olive McKenzie designed this year’s logo. A contest will be held weekly.

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By youth, for youth: Peach Pit opens in Eastsound

by Cienna Richardson

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Orcas Island Public Library secures state funding for renovation

Orcas Island Public Library has secured funding of $294,000 in the 2025-2027 Washington State budget for capital improvements…

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Noise has consequences

by Terra Huey

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Crew members of YCC brainstormed climate solutions as part of Climate Fresk & COMPASS exercises.

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Nature Nugget: Climate conversations ignite at Lopez Library with YCC crew

Submitted by San Juan Island Conservation District.

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Tango Afterparty following the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet at Orcas Center

Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.

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For and against statement applications – Bond ballot measure – OIFR

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

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Olympic Peninsula steelhead.

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Legal settlement reached for Endangered Species Act decision deadline for Olympic Peninsula steelhead

Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy.

Ben Luna photo.
Firefighters work on the Mountain Lake fire.

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Mountain Lake wildland fire

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

Some of the OCRC Housing Focus Group members: Paula Gustafson, Cheryl Helm and Kevin Hamilton.

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Orcas Housing Focus Group: New resource guide for renters and landlords

Submitted by the Resource Center Communications Team.

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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue fire truck.

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Two wildland fires on July 20

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

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Aggressive acceleration; bike burglary | Sheriff’s log

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

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Jared M. Lodholm. Wanted out of Michigan on felony warrants for sexual assault and absconding.

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U.S. Marshal arrests suspect wanted for sexual assault and felony charges absconding from Michigan

Submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.