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Disaster preparation meetings begin

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Disaster preparation meetings begin

As islanders, it is imperative for residents to have food, water and other necessities stockpiled to last them…

L-R, Jessie Nichols, Katy Minnis, Lilly Miller, Emma Minnis, Bethany Hansen and Stephanie Shaw.

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Former Orcas basketball players duke it out

The Orcas Booster Club held its annual alumni games where former Orcas School students compete on the hardwood…

Ferries warns of windy weather service impacts

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Ferries warns of windy weather service impacts

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for San Juan County that will be in effect…

‘The Delight of Poetry’ series at Orcas Library

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‘The Delight of Poetry’ series at Orcas Library

by JoEllen Moldoff

Contributed photo/Kwiaht                                Blackmouth salmon.

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Fish for science this winter with Kwiaht

Submitted by Kwiaht.

Learn about exotic celestial objects during lecture

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Learn about exotic celestial objects during lecture

Start your new year looking into the vast recesses of space with an astrophysicist as your guide.

Orcas Christian School music program receives new guitars

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Orcas Christian School music program receives new guitars

Orcas Christian School music teacher Andy Rivera, who leads a high school guitar music group, announced last week…

Trespassing transgressors, drinking drivers and auto accidents | San Juan County Sheriff Log

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Trespassing transgressors, drinking drivers and auto accidents | San Juan County Sheriff Log

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

Committee helps plan transition for public school Montessori classroom

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Committee helps plan transition for public school Montessori classroom

Submitted by the Orcas Island School District.

Free tooth extraction clinic on Jan. 14

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Free tooth extraction clinic on Jan. 14

Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday, Jan. 14 for free tooth…

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Bailee Lambright brings in 2 points against Orcas defenders.

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Boys, girls Wolverines basketball defeat Vikings on home turf

Intensity was high in the Turnbull Gym on the Dec. 21 back to back basketball games featuring island…

Carolyn Jewett to be sworn in

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Carolyn Jewett to be sworn in

Everyone is welcome to attend the swearing-in ceremony and reception for the newly elected San Juan County District…

San Juan County projects receive more than $277K for salmon recovery

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San Juan County projects receive more than $277K for salmon recovery

Salmon recovery projects in San Juan County were awarded $277,742 from the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board on…