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From left: Ryan Krisch-Derr, Paxton White, Quin Wildman-Gossett, OIHS Band Director Darren Dix, Logan Jones, Justin Krisch-Derr and Finn Rubottom. Not pictured: Elijah Giampietro.

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Sending graduates off with music in their hearts

by the Music Advocacy Group.

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Booster shots available

Orcas Island residents over 65 or those who are immunocompromised may receive a second Bivalent booster shot on…

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L-R: Esme, Jem, Sarah, Lael, Wyatt, Quinn, Shaw, and Jasper jump for joy as they are just about to leave for Nepal! Photo by Louis Prussack.

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FHFF Inspires Spring Street Students with “Pasang” Screening Before Nepal Trip

Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs new protections into law.

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Celebrating new protections for endangered orcas during Orca Action month

Submitted by San Juan County.

Left to right: Rusty, Bella, Mona and Christopher.

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The power of family

by Toby Cooper

The Faces of Orcas Art Exhibit is on display until July 18.

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Community Art Show Opening: Faces of Orcas

The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center is excited to welcome the community to the Faces of Orcas…

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Ruth Nedelmann | Passages

Ruth Nedelmann passed away peacefully at her beloved Orcas home on May 31, 2023. She was surrounded by…

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County hosts project information meeting re: Killebrew Lake Roadd Closure and Bayhead Creek Culvert

Submitted by San Juan County Public Works.

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Mary Lynn Forbes | Passages

The World has lost the most AMAZING person! Mary Lynn Forbes, intensely caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and…

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Driver’s disdain, marine moon, suspect shoulder | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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All invited to see the Orcas Island High School graduates’ parade

Following the graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 17, the parents of the senior class invite the entire Orcas…

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Possible new baby in L Pod

Submitted by the Center for Whale Research

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On-Screen at Orcas Center this summer

Don’t miss the chance to experience thrilling cinematic opera performances, special interviews, and behind-the-scenes features during Orcas Center’s…