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Flu activity increasing in the islands

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Flu activity increasing in the islands

Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on…

County should call on Congress to pass Carbon Fee-and-Dividend legislation | Guest column

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County should call on Congress to pass Carbon Fee-and-Dividend legislation | Guest column

By David Foutch, Lopez Island

Thank you for supporting PADs | Letters

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Thank you for supporting PADs | Letters

PADs for Parkinson’s of San Juan Island enjoyed a very successful 2017 and would like to acknowledge all…

Life

Gov. Inslee Proclaims January as School Board Recognition Month

Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month. This marks the 23rd year of the…

Orcas wrestling brings home the gold

Sports

Orcas wrestling brings home the gold

The Orcas Island Wrestling Club traveled to Stanwood on Jan. 6, where 12 of its youth wrestlers competed.…

Peter Garlock appointed to fill OPALCO board vacancy

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Peter Garlock appointed to fill OPALCO board vacancy

Peter Garlock of Lopez Island joins the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative Board of Directors in February to…

Drought tolerant landscapes for the Pacific Northwest

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Drought tolerant landscapes for the Pacific Northwest

The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Everett Chu, owner of Azusa Farm and Gardens on Wednesday, Jan. 17…

Island Market donates new wall mats to high school

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Island Market donates new wall mats to high school

Jason and Jacob Linnes of Island Market donated $3,700 wall pads to Orcas Boosters for the basketball gym…

Salish Sea activists occupy the front steps of the state capitol

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Salish Sea activists occupy the front steps of the state capitol

Legislative session off to a lively start

Love to Scott Gianola | Letters

Letters to the Editor

Love to Scott Gianola | Letters

Scott Gianola left this world just before Christmas and leaves a large hole in the hearts of his…

Letters to the Editor

Kudos for sea level reporting | Letter

Kudos to Hayley Day and The Sounder for bringing up anthropogenic sea level rise and how it might…

San Juan County now accepting accessory dwelling unit applications

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San Juan County now accepting accessory dwelling unit applications

San Juan County Department of Community Development is now accepting eligibility applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units permits…

Governor rolls out carbon tax proposal

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Governor rolls out carbon tax proposal

By Josh Kelety