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No more overhead powerlines in Eastsound

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative

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Grant program for local businesses

The Journal of the San Juans, Islands’ Sounder and Islands’ Weekly has launched a local stimulus program to…

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Slowing speeders; missing mail; capsized craft | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Skagit Valley College receives more than $185,000 in CARES Act funding

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges awarded nearly $5 million in federal CARES Act dollars…

A San Juan County nurse gives the first vaccine in the county on Dec. 30. Per state and federal guidelines, initial vaccine distribution is limited to healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and long-term care facility staff and residents. (Contributed photo)

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San Juan County distributes first COVID vaccines

Submitted by San Juan County.

Top stories of 2020

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Top stories of 2020 | Part one

by Colleen Smith

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Request for improvements to building trade safety protocols

Recent San Juan County COVID case investigations have revealed a trend of lax COVID safety protocols

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COVID recap with San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Larsen: Pandemic relief is a down payment to protect Washingtonians’ health, economic security

Submitted by Rep. Rick Larsen’s office.

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4-H inspired an Orcas resident to work as a dog-groomer and videographer

Participating in 4-H activities as a child can foster a life-long connection to animals, farming and resiliency.

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State Parks offers two free days in January

Visitors won’t need a Discover Pass New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday holiday

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State approves rules for commercial viewing of Southern resident orcas

Originally published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Inslee issues proclamations on travel restrictions and updates to existing religious guidance

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.