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German magician returns with holiday magic special at Odd Fellows Hall | Local performer brings family-friendly show to historic venue between Christmas and New Year

Submitted by event organizers.

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A bare-bones county budget approved

After working with department heads and the Auditor’s Office for months, the Council approved a County budget for…

Frank Rohm photo.
Bethany Carter and Chase Connell.

Sports

Orcas Island athletes excel at elite Iron Wood Throwers Camp

By Darrell Kirk

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Gov. Ferguson at a press conference.

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Gov. Ferguson amends emergency proclamation, directs $3.5M in support to flood-impacted Washingtonians

Submitted by the Washington Office of the Governor.

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Counterfeit cartel; shady shoveling | SJC sheriff’s log

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

Conner Helms photo.
Stills from a video shot from Edmonds Marina Beach on Dec. 9. “It was an incredible pass and truly a magical moment to see the new calf,” said photographer Conner Helms. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/P1rfm_Cfu7M.

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First baby in K Pod since 2022

Just before the end of the year, Southern Resident killer whales welcomed a new addition to their struggling…

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The Orcas Island Community Band.

Life

Orcas Island Community Band’s annual concert Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Band.

Markus Spiske photo.

Sports

Vikings open season with senior leadership, depth and strong team culture

By Declan O’Malley

Cienna Richardson photo.
Back row: Coach Molly Donovan, Leela Griesemer, Emily Ibarra-Garcia, Mia Ashcraft, Margot Winter-Lamphere, Sophia Mahoney-Jauregui, Emi Rios, Scarlet Luft, Renata Puente and Coach Jen Winter. Front row: Coach Haley Cruz Winchell, Keyla Salinas Cruz, Neila Welch, Gisselle Meraz Valladarez, Ashley Conejo Medina, Ivy Shaefer, Isla Sasan, Alison Garcia, Molly Johnston and Abril Perez-Dominguez.

Sports

Veteran players return for Lady Vikings season

By Cienna Richardson

Darrell Kirk photo.
Foot passengers board the ferry.

News

Ferry Kaleetan sidelined by engine damage, San Juan Islands service disrupted

By Darrell Kirk

Kristina Stucki photo.

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Avian Influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds | First human death in Washington state

A backyard flock and a wild gull tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza in San Juan County…

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Orcas Wrestlers at the Little Smackdown tournament in Sedro-Woolley. Left to right: Marianna Nuñez, Elliot Wooding, Caden McGuire-King, Weston Wooding and Dávid Nuñez.

Sports

Orcas wrestlers at Sedro-Woolley’s “Little Smackdown” Tournament

Submitted by the Orcas Island Wrestling Club.

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The Orcas Island health Care District office.

Life

Committed to health care stability for Orcas Islanders

By Chris Chord