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Island Reproductive Health Initiative evolves into the Orcas Island Sexual Health Alliance

Submitted by the Orcas Island Sexual Health Alliance.

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Household pesticides found in local bats and other wildlife

by Russel Barsh

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Voters approve all four levies on Orcas

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Friday Harbor man detained by ICE has criminal charges dropped

Guilherme Silva, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement near his home in Friday Harbor in July…

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Purloined purse; recovered ring; truculent trespasser | Sheriff’s log

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

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Purloined purse; recovered ring; truculent trespasser | Sheriff’s log

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

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AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case | Federal judge issues order directing USDA to use SNAP contingency funds

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Health care subsidies mask deeper system failures, local officials say

By Darrell Kirk

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County Council travels to Orcas for upcoming Nov. 4 meeting

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Yard yelling; wheelbarrow walk-off | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Mayor’s dog not returned to him after animal cruelty charges

Trial dates for the mayor of Friday Harbor, Raymont Jackson, charged with one count of animal cruelty in…

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AG Brown joins brief opposing unlawful defunding of Planned Parenthood

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Library is hopeful voters will approve levy lift

The Orcas Library hopes it can continue to be a hub of learning, growth and connection for the…