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Teal duck swimming in Weeks Wetland Preserve on Lopez Island.

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Avian flu season: Message from WDFW and Kwiaht

by Russel Barsh

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The Olga Symphony.

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Holiday concert with the Olga Symphony

It’s that time of year when everything turns pumpkin-spiced, and ads for gifting start to appear everywhere. It…

Contributed photo by Russel Barsh.
Yellow Sand Verbena, described in the story, in full bloom. One of the rare dune wildflowers that is threatened by activities like trails, trampling and burrowing.

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Life and death in the dunes, with foxes

Life and death in the dunes, with foxes

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Community dodgeball is a seasonal favorite

Submitted by Susan Stoltz.

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EDC and Washington Department of Revenue to host free workshop on new sales tax rules

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

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Community Foundation to host holiday party to kick off GiveOrcas

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

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Flocking Swans 2025: winter mercantile experience | Shop Local sponsored content

The barn at Turtlehead Farm opens its doors once again for Flocking Swans — a winter mercantile experience…

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‘Here Comes the Sun’ to open

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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Orcas Christian students give back.

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Orcas Christian students give back through fall service projects

Students at Orcas Christian School recently took part in their annual fall service day, volunteering at several sites…

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OPALCO conducting a member survey through Dec. 12

Submitted by the Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

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Asifa Welch-Pasin in the fashion show at Orcas Center.

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Trashion Fashion exhibits sustainable couture

by Ian Welch

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Learner Limbach.

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Orcas Food Co-op transitions to co-management as longtime GM moves on

Submitted by the Orcas Food Co-op Board of Directors.

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Rosie Summer (left) as Prospera & Siri Dye as Ariel in “The Tempest.”

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Lopez Original Theater: Where inclusive community theater comes alive | A new generation takes center stage on Lopez Island

By Darrell Kirk