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Hogle charged with possessing and distributing child pornography | ‘Not Guilty’ plea entered

Eastound resident Christian Hogle, 53, has been charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and one…

Wandering walker, mailbox mischief and filched firewood | Sheriff Log

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Wandering walker, mailbox mischief and filched firewood | Sheriff Log

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

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Could you be eligible for services from Island Reproductive Health Initiative?

What is IRHI, you ask? It stands for: Island Reproductive Health Initiative. IRHI’s primary mission is to prevent…

Test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System

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Test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System

At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, FEMA will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Wireless…

Contributed photo/Center for Whale Research photo by Dave Ellifrit                                J50 is tossed by J42 in 2015. J50 was presumed to be dead in September.

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Governor’s task force releases draft plan to save local orcas

A state organization dedicated to protecting the area’s endangered orcas is one step closer to fulfilling its mission.

Secretary Wyman encourages Washington participation in National Voter Registration Day

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Secretary Wyman encourages Washington participation in National Voter Registration Day

Secretary of State Kim Wyman has organized a series of events to help the public learn about and…

Cyclist Lance Armstrong speaks to Orcas Christian School students

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Cyclist Lance Armstrong speaks to Orcas Christian School students

Lance Armstrong believes in always moving forward – whether he’s facing a potentially fatal cancer diagnosis or allegations…

OPALCO pole replacement for Orcas Road re-alignment

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OPALCO pole replacement for Orcas Road re-alignment

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

Contributed photos/Image in 2016 by NOAA/SWFSC and Vancouver Aquarium’s Coastal Ocean Research Institute and in 2018 by NOAA/SWFSC and SR3, obtained using an unmanned drone piloted noninvasively 100ft above the whales under NMFS research permit 19091.                                Aerial images of K25, taken in September 2016 (left) and September 2018 (right). The recent image shows him in poorer condition with a noticeably thinner body profile.

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Research shows another Southern resident orca ailing, others pregnant

Submitted by NOAA

Draft report on potential actions to Recover southern resident orcas open for comment

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Draft report on potential actions to Recover southern resident orcas open for comment

Submitted by Puget Sound Partnership

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Fish and Wildlife Agencies Seek Help Conserving the Island Marble Butterfly

Here are some contact(s) that could be helpful, and an excerpt from our social media follows:

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Port master plan progresses

The Port of Orcas’ master plan is approximately two-thirds of the way toward completion.

Card fraud; dock disturbance; custody challenge | San Juan County Sheriff”s Log

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Card fraud; dock disturbance; custody challenge | San Juan County Sheriff”s Log

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