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Two Southern resident orcas nearing death

Two Southern resident orcas nearing death

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Orcas school district accepts construction bid

The Orcas Island School Board accepted a bid from Tiger Construction for its levy-funded updates and remodels.

Campsite reservations available for San Juan County residents

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Campsite reservations available for San Juan County residents

San Juan County Parks and Fair is offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in the county…

The retaining wall at the Orcas ferry landing was extended to provide a protected pathway to the future pedestrian park.

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Councilmember Rick Hughes year-end review

Update: A previous version of this article (including the one in print) misidentified the acronym that was used…

Ferries warns of windy weather service impacts

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Ferries warns of windy weather service impacts

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for San Juan County that will be in effect…

New state representative meets with San Juan officials

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New state representative meets with San Juan officials

Voices 170 miles from the state capital can still be heard.

Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 2

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Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 2

At the end of the year, The Islands’ Sounder takes a look at the biggest headlines of the…

Trespassing transgressors, drinking drivers and auto accidents | San Juan County Sheriff Log

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Trespassing transgressors, drinking drivers and auto accidents | San Juan County Sheriff Log

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

Committee helps plan transition for public school Montessori classroom

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Committee helps plan transition for public school Montessori classroom

Submitted by the Orcas Island School District.

CenturyLink outage disrupts 911 services

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CenturyLink outage disrupts 911 services

Communities across the nation were without the ability to call 911 due to a Century Link outage in…

Carolyn Jewett to be sworn in

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Carolyn Jewett to be sworn in

Everyone is welcome to attend the swearing-in ceremony and reception for the newly elected San Juan County District…

San Juan County projects receive more than $277K for salmon recovery

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San Juan County projects receive more than $277K for salmon recovery

Salmon recovery projects in San Juan County were awarded $277,742 from the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board on…

Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 1

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Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 1

At the end of the year, the Islands’ Sounder takes a look at the biggest headlines of the…