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Community members take part in a vigil for Renee Good.

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Community gathers for silent vigil in memory of Renee Nicole Good

By Darrell Kirk

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OPAL has purchased eight rentals on Crosswind Lane and will steward them as permanently affordable apartments for households of middle and moderate income.

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OPAL purchases Crosswind Apartments | Another eight rentals affordable for households of moderate and middle incomes

Submitted by OPAL Community Land Trust.

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OICF LEAD Grant Program application period now open

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

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Artwork by kids.

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Art classes for kids this winter

Submitted by event organizers.

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Forbidden fire; succession of speeders | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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‘Free America Walkout’ Jan 20 at the Courthouse

Submitted by Indivisible San Juan Islands

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VAC group art show to start 2026

Submitted by event organizers.

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OIFF Classics Series 2026: Films on Film | A free winter film series exploring movies about the making of movies

Submitted by Donna Laslo, OIFF co-director and producer.

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Sawyer Kennith Edwards.

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Sawyer Kennith Edwards | Passages

Sawyer Kennith Edwards passed away in their home on Orcas Island on October 27, 2025. Born in Carson…

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‘On Screen’ series from The Met: Live in HD and National Theatre Live

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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A red-backed jumping spider with a honeybee it caught in mid-air.

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Natural history essay, January 2026: Iridescent dancers

by Russel Barsh

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Leo Eugene Lambiel | Passages

Leo Eugene Lambiel was born July 17th, 1942 to Leo &Marcialee Lambiel, in a small French hospital in…

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Wolfchild during a previous performance at Orcas Center.

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Wolfchild in concert to kick off new year

Wolfchild is a Portland, Oregon-based cinematic folk-rock band with influences ranging from the immersive earthy sounds of Gregory…