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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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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…

Contributed photos by Sean Trew
Colorful masts during the Around the County race

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Little wind but lots of fun during Round the County Regatta

The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers…

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Orcas Senior Center happenings

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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Kyle Duncan Graham.

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Improv classes for all ages begin in January at Orcas Center

Submitted by Orcas Center.

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County hosts community meeting on Shaw Island: Future of Public Works road maintenance

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Registration open for Marine Naturalist Training Program

Submitted by The Whale Museum.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 2

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival tentative 2026 schedule

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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The annual Polar Bear Plunge.

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Orcas Island Rowing Association presents the legendary New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge

Come to Cascade Lake, at the main beach and picnic shelter on Thursday, Jan. 1. Plunge at 11…

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Drive sober this holiday season so everyone makes it home safe

Submitted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

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Top stories of 2025: Part 1

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk