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BLM seeks nominations to Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for four open positions on the San Juan Islands…

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Hot Topic #57: The New Omicron Variant and What it May Mean for the Islands

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Reservations back open for ferries

Vehicle reservations for travel on the San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes after New Year’s Day will…

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Orcas Island Health Care District hires Tom Eversole as interim superintendent

by Art Lange

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Decatur Island continues to search for solutions for mail obstruction

Some Decatur Island residents have been expressing concern over changes that have been made to their mail system…

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Olga fire not arson; Orcas burglaries being investigated

The weeks leading up to Christmas have been action-packed for local law enforcement.

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The Co-op difference: Capital credit checks are in the mail!

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

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Burgled businesses; driver denial; determined dogs | Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Department answered the following calls.

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COVID case update from San Juan County

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National Guard team five going to Orcas.
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San Juan County takes the lead in Washington vaccination rates

Vaccine distribution in San Juan County has been a bit more unique than elsewhere, with health department staff…

As of Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, the City of Vernon has not followed other municipalities in implementing a vaccine mandate for staff. (Adobe stock)

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COVID-19 boosters essential for protection as omicron variant spreads across the country

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

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Rate Updates and New Programs from OPALCO Coming in 2022

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OSC seeks Home Maintenance and Repair Coordinator

Orcas Senior Center is recruiting for a part-time independent contractor as a coordinator for its Home Maintenance and…