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County issues proclamation recognizing Veteran and Military Families month this November

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Sports

Soccer continues its journey to state

by Declan O’Malley

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Stephen Howard Emmes.

Obituaries

Stephen Howard Emmes | Passages

April 7, 1949 - October 17, 2025

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Letters to the Editor

Odd Fellows wood raffle fundraiser a success | Letter

The Odd Fellows annual wood raffle fundraiser was generously supported by our community and will benefit graduating high…

Letters.

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for The Viking Voice | Letter

Huge thanks to The Islands’ Sounder for including The Viking Voice with its regular edition.

The County Council’s letter to state and federal officials.

News

Health care crisis deepens: Possible ACA subsidy loss exposes broken health care system | Island residents face difficult choices as insurance costs soar

By Darrell Kirk

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Asifa Welch-Pasin in the fashion show at Orcas Center.

Life

Trashion Fashion exhibits sustainable couture

by Ian Welch

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News

Happenstance housebreaker; deluge of drivers ditching | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Learner Limbach.

Life

Orcas Food Co-op transitions to co-management as longtime GM moves on

Submitted by the Orcas Food Co-op Board of Directors.

Darrell Kirk photo.
Rosie Summer (left) as Prospera & Siri Dye as Ariel in “The Tempest.”

Life

Lopez Original Theater: Where inclusive community theater comes alive | A new generation takes center stage on Lopez Island

By Darrell Kirk

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News

U.S. and Canadian leaders convene cross-border forum to strengthen collaboration and resilience

By Darrell Kirk

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Frank Loudin.

Life

Meet islanders with stories to share | First ‘Story Night’ at Orcas Center

The spoken word shared in community is humanity’s oldest form of art and a vital means of connection.

Darrell Kirk photo.
Forrest Frausto during a track competition.

News

Track team fully funded through community generosity

By Darrell Kirk