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Contributed photo. Martin Lund on stage at the Spotted Cat Music Club in New Orleans.

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Martin Lund celebrates 80th birthday in New Orleans

Martin Lund, Orcas Island’s musical legend and founder of the Orcas Island Jazz Festival, celebrated his 80th birthday…

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Speed puzzling at the library

Submitted by the Orcas Public Library.

Contributed photo. L-R: Orcas High School chess players Elijah Griffith, Colter Bond, Thurmond Russell, Tim Malo.

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Orcas High School chess team places first to compete at state level

Orcas Island has once again brought home chess honors.

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Noxious weeds — Does winter mean ‘time for a break’ or is it an opportunity?

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo. Jan. 7, 2025: Most of IOSA’s responses involve boats, but that’s not always the case. A report of a car in False Bay on San Juan brought Deputy Director Rick Winings out with absorbents and other gear, ready to deal with a car-sized spill. Fortunately, no spill occurred, and the sheriff towed the car away without incident.

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Honoring four decades of spill response in San Juan County

by Bill Symes and Elaina Thompson

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Orcas Senior Center happenings

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

Contributed photo. In 1951, Bonneville Power Administration engineers completed the installation of a 7.5-mile, 25,000-volt submarine power cable connecting Anacortes to Decatur Island, which was the world’s longest underwater power line at that time. Approximately 500 spectators gathered along the shoreline, and boats paused their travel to observe the final five miles of high-voltage cable being laid across the bottom of Rosario Strait. Photo courtesy of Bonneville Power Administration.

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Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional power security

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. OCRC closed on its building on Jan. 29.

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Orcas Community Resource Center closes on building purchase, strengthening future on Orcas

Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.

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Two art exhibit openings in February at Orcas Center

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Contributed photo. Melisande Corriveau.

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival concert schedule

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

Liam Voorhees photo/Atworks Photography. Owner Audrey Benedict’s vision is to make Murrelet more versatile, including for research.

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After a ‘green’ retrofit, 38-foot vessel Murrelet will relaunch as platform for Salish Sea research

By Annie Means

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Child Passenger Safety Technician Training, Feb. 18-20

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire &Rescue.

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Earn your Washington State Boater Card in Friday Harbor

Submitted by America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands.