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Bathroom fire and the little extinguisher who could

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Bathroom fire and the little extinguisher who could

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

As his wife, Heather, looks on, John Norman gets a hug from his daughter Amber Nelson and granddaughter Ashlee Nelson (right) after his replica of the Spirit of St. Louis flew for the first time from Arlington Municipal Airport on July 28. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Lopez man builds Spirit of St. Louis replica plane

A plane like the one Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic logged its first flight in Arlington.

Sauntering sheep, cruising cows and canine chicken-killers | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Sauntering sheep, cruising cows and canine chicken-killers | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Worldwide fisheries experts gather in Seattle to save wild salmon

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Worldwide fisheries experts gather in Seattle to save wild salmon

Submitted by The World Salmon Forum

Attorney Carla Higginson has been elected as the first San Juan County member of the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors

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Attorney Carla Higginson has been elected as the first San Juan County member of the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors

Long-time Friday Harbor attorney Carla J. Higginson has been elected as the first San Juan County member of…

Next State Parks ‘free day’ is Aug. 25

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Next State Parks ‘free day’ is Aug. 25

In recognition of the National Park System’s 103rd birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering…

Two Orcas teens arrested for alcohol possession

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Two Orcas teens arrested for alcohol possession

Two intoxicated juveniles heading home from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island were arrested at the ferry terminal, causing…

Inter Island Healthcare Foundation’s long-term care survey

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Inter Island Healthcare Foundation’s long-term care survey

Long-term care needs continue to be studied and the Inter Island Healthcare Foundation has sponsored a feasibility study…

News from Orcas Senior Center

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News from Orcas Senior Center

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Orcas Fire and Rescue handles increased call volume during summer season

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Orcas Fire and Rescue handles increased call volume during summer season

In a 48-hour shift last week at Orcas Fire and Rescue, responders handled 15 calls that included a…

Auditor looking for writers to pen arguments against seven local measures

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Auditor looking for writers to pen arguments against seven local measures

Submitted by F. Milene Henley

Three Southern resident orcas missing, presumed dead

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Three Southern resident orcas missing, presumed dead

From 76 to 73, the Southern resident orca population officially dropped by nearly 4 percent in the last…

Special three-day candidate filing period

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Special three-day candidate filing period

Submitted by SJC Elections Office.