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Orcas Public School looks at fall 2020

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Orcas Public School looks at fall 2020

It’s likely that Orcas public school students will receive their education virtually and in the great outdoors this…

Decades-old discovery, beached boat, suspect search | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Decades-old discovery, beached boat, suspect search | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

A recap of the islands’ most recent COVID cases

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A recap of the islands’ most recent COVID cases

Submitted by San Juan County

Four council candidates to move on to general election and school levy approved

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Four council candidates to move on to general election and school levy approved

Christine Minney, Ryan Palmateer, Rick Hughes and Cindy Wolf are the four candidates for San Juan County Council…

Staying six feet apart

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Staying six feet apart

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

Local businesses receive help from the Department of Commerce

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Local businesses receive help from the Department of Commerce

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

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Webb to recommend distance learning for start of school year

Submitted by Superintendent Eric Webb

The Department of Health launches CORONA Survey

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The Department of Health launches CORONA Survey

Submitted by Washington State Department of Health.

Planning commission approves marijuana draft ordinance

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Planning commission approves marijuana draft ordinance

San Juan County is one step closer to amending marijuana production and processing ordinances.

Recreate responsibly, avoid marine mammals

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Recreate responsibly, avoid marine mammals

Keep away from marine mammals — for both your safety and theirs.

Tahlequah, J35, is seen in two aerial photos from SR³. The wideness of her mid-section is evidence of her pregnancy, according to researchers. (SR³ SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research and NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center in 2019 and SR³ and Southall Environmental Associates in 2020; NMFS research permit 19091)

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World-famous mourning mother orca pregnant again

It’s been nearly two years to the day since Tahlequah, J35, carried her deceased calf through the waters…

COVID-19 activity continues to grow in Washington state as hospitalizations and deaths rise

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COVID-19 activity continues to grow in Washington state as hospitalizations and deaths rise

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

Two new cases of COVID in San Juan County

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Two new cases of COVID in San Juan County

Two new cases of COVID-19 were announced in San Juan County on the evening of July 30. One…