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Working together for the Island Marble Butterfly

Submitted by On Sacred Ground.

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The Struggle with holiday sobriety is real

By Michael Leach

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This Rhinoceros Auklet will fill its mouth with as many sand lance as it can to bring back to its nest. From birds to salmon, to killer whales, and humans, we all depend on small forage fish like these and the habitat that sustains them—culturally, economically, and intrinsically! And they depend on us as stewards of this special place.

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Shining a light on overlooked little fish

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Farmhouse Sale was a huge success | Letter to the editor

The Orcas Island Education Foundation would like to thank all the community members who came out last Saturday…

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County courts seek local organizations for community service programs

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Tagged trailer, Green graffiti, dazed deer | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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The Exchange Celebrates Five Year Anniversary!

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Holiday Makery Pop-up at Orcas Center

Submitted by the San Juan Makers Guild.

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Farmhouse sale

Had the pleasure of visiting the Youngren FarmHouse Sale this past weekend. The buzzards were swooping, pecking, and…

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OCRC thanks the American Legion

Submitted by Megan Ehrmantraut for OCRC

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Third annual gingerbread contest on the way!

Submitted by the Funhouse.

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Olga Symphony returns

They’re back! The beloved tradition returns, as the Olga Symphony once more takes to the Orcas Center stage…

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Win, lose or draw | Letter

It’s clear that many San Juan Islanders are ready for ranked-choice voting. Our campaign is hopeful about the…