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National IMLS funding cuts have impacts on island libraries

By the San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Libraries

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Orcas deputy fighting termination decision

After nearly nine years at the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Orcas Island deputy Jason Gross was let…

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Chamber shifting gears for July 4th

Due to higher costs and community feedback, the Orcas Chamber July 4th fireworks show will not happen this…

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San Juan County Comp Plan – Get involved!

by Orcas Power &Light Cooperative

Locals engage in the Hands Off protest. Contributed photo.

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Locals engage in Hands Off protest

San Juan County residents joined the Hands Off protests on April 5. Demonstrators gathered across the country with…

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Farm foolery; fugitive on foot; SJ County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Package pilfering; trespass take-back | Sheriff’s log

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

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2025 Comp Plan update: Transportation element, plan intro and administration piece ready for review

Submitted by San Juan County.

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First annual Trans Day of Visibility gathering on Orcas draws big crowd

When Joy Hughes, a transgender woman and activist, approached Orcas Pride about holding an event on Trans Day…

Food Bank customers get eggs from this refrigerated case.

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What is the price of eggs at the food bank?

by the Orcas Island Food Bank Communications Committee

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FSIS issues public health alert for white chicken chili imported without the benefit of import reinspection

Submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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OIHS graduate Ryan Schneider commissioned as U.S. Marine Corps officer

Submitted by Chad Kimple.

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FAQs: Emergency interisland passenger-only transportation services

The San Juan County Council has established an interim system for emergency interisland passenger-only water taxi service. By…