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RCMP helped the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday (Aug. 14) to rescue 12 kayakers in distress in the San Juan Islands near the Canada-U.S. border.

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Orcas based kayakers rescued by Canadian police

By Journal/Blackpress staff

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you for Qwack Wace

The third annual rubber duckie “Qwack Wace” was a resounding success, thanks to the generous donations and support…

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Life

The art of connection: Balance, friendship and expression

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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The Purple Martin crew accepting their awards. Left to right: Tina Brown, Betsy Wareham and Sean Staley.

Sports

Orcas team wins Shaw Island Classic Race

By Peg Gerlock

News

Resource Center helps parents prepare for the 2025-2026 school year

Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.

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Life

New Book by Orcas author Tim Bonner

Orcas resident Tim Bonner has released his third book: “COLONY, Derek Crane I.”

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Obituaries

Ryan William Hawkins | Passages

February 18, 1979 - July 21, 2025

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Life

IRHI offering sexual health programming for middle schoolers

By Julia Soes

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Life

Auditor seeks writers of arguments both ‘For’ and ‘Against’ ballot measures

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Life

‘Coffee with Kari’ offers islanders on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez time with Council member Kari McVeigh

Council Chair and District 1 representative Kari McVeigh is hosting “Coffee With Kari” — an opportunity to ask…

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Soli Halabisky.

Life

Local 4-H member finds her calling through feathered friends | Orcas Island teen’s passion for chickens leads to ornithology dreams

By Darrell Kirk

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Life

Healthy smiles, healthy community: Hot topics in oral health

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Gina and James Anderson at the Orcas ferry terminal.

News

New guardians of the gateway: The Andersons take over Orcas Landing ferry contract | Local couple brings decades of operations experience to island’s vital transportation hub

By Darrell Kirk