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Department of Health statement on “coronavirus parties”

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Department of Health statement on “coronavirus parties”

Submitted by Washington State Department of Health

Inslee announces three Safe Start advisory groups

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Inslee announces three Safe Start advisory groups

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office

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Filling a gap for food bank families

By Deb and Jeff Hanson

Antibody testing - there are no shortcuts to success

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Antibody testing – there are no shortcuts to success

Submitted by San Juan County.

COVID-19 Relief fund report

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COVID-19 Relief fund report

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation

Mother’s Day profile: Hailey Averna

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Mother’s Day profile: Hailey Averna

The Islands’ Sounder interviewed Hailey Averna in honor of Mother’s Day.

What’s been happening at the Port of Orcas?

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What’s been happening at the Port of Orcas?

by Diane Craig

Inslee signs “Safe Start” phased re-open plan

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Inslee signs “Safe Start” phased re-open plan

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office

William Steven Hopkins, Jr. | July 29, 1931 – May 1, 2020

Obituaries

William Steven Hopkins, Jr. | July 29, 1931 – May 1, 2020

It is with the deepest sadness to announce the death of Steve Hopkins on May 1, 2020, following…

Scotch broom survey begins

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Scotch broom survey begins

The Washington Invasive Species Council, state agencies and researchers are calling for a census in May to help…

Oh, oh scotch broom bloom| Letter

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Oh, oh scotch broom bloom| Letter

It’s time to bring your attention to those pretty yellow blossoms, blooming profusely in plain sight.

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Food system team works to grow local food resilience

by Caitlin Leck, on behalf of the Food System Team

Help local nonprofits during GiveBig, May 5 & 6

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Help local nonprofits during GiveBig, May 5 & 6

GiveBIG Washington is a fundraising event that began on April 15 and culminates with a 48-hour public campaign…