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Environmental Club leads charge on composting sustainability

By Asifa Pasin

Fisherman Bay Curve affordable housing project, August 2024. Contributed photo.

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San Juan County’s affordable housing spring roundup

Submitted by San Juan County.

Halley Parnell.

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Former Orcas Islander places fourth in the Leukemia firefighter stair climb

The Billings Fire Department placed 12th out of 226 Fire Department Teams from across the United States and…

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County float in Eastsound remains closed for 2025 season

Submitted by San Juan County.

The Walla Walla on its way to Bremerton port on Jan 18. Currently, only one vessel is servicing the Bremerton route, with departures every two and a half hours. Juan Jocom photo.

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Hybrid-electric conversion of ferries delayed until after the FIFA World Cup in 2026

By Juan Jocom

Senators vote on additions to Washington’s Shield Law. The law protects patients and health care workers who provide reproductive services in the state. Mary Feusner photo.

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Shield Law for health care workers, patients winning support

By Mary Feusner

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San Juan Island local publishes new short story collection

RA Cook, a local resident of the San Juan Islands, author of “Calvin Splinter &His Splendid Splinter Ideas”…

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Orcas Shelter rescues pregnant dog from California

Submitted by the Orcas Animal Shelter.

Chad Kimple.

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Orcas Fire and Rescue hires new chief

by Ben Luna

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Talk with Dr. Russell Jeung

Join the community on Tuesday, March 25, at 5 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall for an engaging…

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SJC sheriff’s log

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

OIHS athletes compete in the 100-meter race, in the back: L-R, Max Peterson, Hugh Kirk and Owen Carlson.

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Island athletes brave elements in first track meet of the season

By Darrell Kirk

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County Council travels to Lopez Island for March 25 meeting

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