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Library increases its open hours

The library continues to gradually increase its open hours, most recently by adding two hours to the start…

Ruth (Ruthie) Newman | Obituary

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Ruth (Ruthie) Newman | Obituary

Ruth (Ruthie) Newman died on 4/25/2021 in Sunnyvale, CA after liv- ing with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.…

Contributed photo/Science Director for Friends of the San Juans, Tina Whitman.

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Programs offered through the Orcas Senior Center

Check out the following upcoming events offered through the Orcas Senior Center.

Anneke Fleming made the honor society.

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Anneke Fleming admitted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Anneke Fleming of Eastsound was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest…

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Inslee announces statewide reopening date of June 30 and short-term statewide move to Phase 3

K-12 to return in the fall and additional opportunities for fully vaccinated individuals

Sue Lewis

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Sue Lewis memorial service

A memorial service for longtime islander Sue Lewis, who recently passed away, will be held Saturday, May 22…

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Masks still required in San Juan County businesses

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Masks still required on ferries

Submitted by Washington State Ferries.

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Three Orcas students test positive for COVID-19; follow-up test confirms

Submitted by Orcas Island School District Superintendent Eric Webb.

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Letters to the Editor

Ranked-choice voting for San Juan County?

Have you ever looked at your choices on a ballot and thought, “I’m just not excited about any…

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Menacing mutt, relic remains, minor’s missteps | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Letters to the Editor

A note of gratitude | Letter

With much gratitude, I thank Dimitri Stankevich, Orcas Center, the EMTs, nurses, and other volunteers who made it…

Contributed photo/SJC Master Gardener Kate Yturri

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Garden Club presents “Insects in Your Garden”

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.