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Huge Thank You – Orcas Senior Center | Letter

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Orcas Senior Center on Sunday, September 13th for Take-Out with…

QFC pharmacist Becky Buerhaus administers a flu shot on Wednesday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot

Flu season officially starts Oct. 1, but shots are available now. Experts recommend not waiting.

Dave Castor honored by Moran State Park

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Dave Castor honored by Moran State Park

On Sept. 13, friends gathered to recognize volunteer Dave Castor.

Snug suspicion, banished bats; tagged tow-aways | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Snug suspicion, banished bats; tagged tow-aways | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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

Staggering number of deer | Letter

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Staggering number of deer | Letter

Is it just me, or is anyone else concerned about the large number of deer on the islands?

Orcas Center is now at the six-month mark of closure

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Orcas Center is now at the six-month mark of closure

We count ourselves among the lucky — while many of our counterparts have had to shutter their doors…

San Juan County Candidate Q&A – Orcas Senior Center

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San Juan County Candidate Q&A – Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by Orcas Senior Center

Registered voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot

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Registered voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot

San Juan County voters have been receiving postcards from the U.S. Postal Service encouraging voters to “plan ahead”…

OPALCO is prepared for wildfire prevention – Are you?

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OPALCO is prepared for wildfire prevention – Are you?

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

Orcas Island Garden Club membership drive

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Orcas Island Garden Club membership drive

Garden Club is heading into the fall season intending that our members are informed.

Respecting those lost to COVID | Letter

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Respecting those lost to COVID | Letter

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exchange

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ORS/The Exchange announces air quality closure policies

Submitted by The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services

A smoky view from atop Mount Grant. (Emillie Novak/staff photo)

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Tips on staying safe when smoke fills the air

Here are some steps you can take to protect your health when the air quality is poor.