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Contributed photo Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, joined with supporters in Olympia to celebrate passage of a $1.85 billion increase in federal funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The increase was part of a large appropriations bill adopted in December.

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New funding will improve childcare, Murray says

Alexandria Osborne, Washington State Journal

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San Juan County EMTs test new prehospital blood monitors

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The beats are back: Rock on the Rock Choir returns

Submitted by Grace McCune and Jake Perrine.

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JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at Roots

Looking to brighten your January? There’s nothing that will do that more than a JP and the OK…

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New program for families

The Funhouse and The Coalition for Orcas Youth are thrilled to welcome island families to join them for…

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Smile checks for oral health

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Teacher Bruce Orchid dies | Letter

Dear Students, Families, Staff and Community:

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Irmgard Conley | Passages

10/6/1928 – 1/12/2023

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Dr. Stephen Hulley | Passages

We are sad to announce that Dr. Stephen Hulley, MD, MPH, a resident of Orcas Island since 2010,…

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Stephanie (Stepper) Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier | Passages

April 6, 1945 - January 1, 2023.

Contributed photo by Cory Wiscomb Junior Bethany Carter squares off against Mount Vernon Christian player.

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Lady Vikings bring determination

By Corey Wiscomb,

Contributed photo by the Orcas Center New Perspectives at the Orcas Center

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Art Opening: New Perspectives

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Coalition to End Homelessness on Orcas to hold annual count

The annual Point In Time Count of the homeless across the country will occur on Jan. 26, 2023.…