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The bear inspects a bird feeder on Orcas (Janice Williams/Contributed photo)

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Bear island hops

The black bear that was last seen on Orcas Island, has now been spotted in the Hillview Terrace…

Canvassing Board Meeting

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Canvassing Board Meeting

Submitted by San Juan County.

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‘Welcome to Medicare’ session

Is this your year to go on Medicare? There is a lot of new information to learn. Medicare…

‘Walk Out’ day on June 4

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‘Walk Out’ day on June 4

Orcas resident Stephanie Wright is organizing a “Walk the F*** Out” day on June 4, 2019, in honor…

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Eastsound income survey in May

San Juan County is surveying Eastsound households in May to determine the median income. This survey data is…

Bunk bail beg, missing minor and people problems | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Bunk bail beg, missing minor and people problems | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Sen. Liz Lovelett visits the San Juans

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Sen. Liz Lovelett visits the San Juans

Sen. Liz Lovelett visited San Juan and Orcas islands for the first time since she took office. On…

San Juan County accepting project applications for Home Fund program

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San Juan County accepting project applications for Home Fund program

San Juan County Health & Community Services wishes to announce to all interested parties the county’s intention to…

(Graphic courtesy of Be Whale Wise)

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Inslee signs bill package to protect, aid, grow orca and salmon population in Salish Sea

Gov. Jay Inslee signed five crucial orca recovery bills into law that protect the safety and livelihood of…

Black bear visits Orcas, again

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Black bear visits Orcas, again

As the second anniversary of the 2017 black bear visit neared, another Ursus Americanus has returned to Orcas…

New K-9 Capability in San Juan County

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New K-9 Capability in San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

Possible case Lyme disease in San Juan County

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Possible case Lyme disease in San Juan County

With summer fast approaching, islanders and tourists will venture out into the more untamed parts of the archipelago.…

Sea stars return to Salish Sea

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Sea stars return to Salish Sea

Slow and steady wins the race — especially in sea star restoration. Following a devastating loss of sea…