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Katie Thompkins (left) and Cat Michalski (right) on their wedding day.

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A healthy infatuation | Valentine’s Day profile with Cat Michalski and Katie Thompkins

It was love at first sight for Cat Michalski and Katie Thompkins.

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Above: Emily and Erin Bennett at their wedding.

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Romance Q&A with Erin and Emily Bennett

E rin and Emily Bennett fell in love quickly after they began dating in the summer of 2014.

Black History Month.

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Black History Month is a time to honor and remember

Black Americans have played a vital role in the history of the United States.

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Soda scuffle, roundabout rapscallion, suspicious sales | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Orcas Island School District receives Get Moving grant

Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity are key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is…

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Weekly COVID-19 case update from the county

Since the last update on Friday, Jan. 28, there have been 62 new confirmed or probable cases in…

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Application period now open for new county climate and sustainability advisory committee

San Juan County is currently seeking qualified applicants for positions on the new Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee.…

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Why is my OPALCO bill so high this month?

Cold temps, BPA demand charges and 4% rate increase

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At left: San Juan County Sheriff’s Deputy Rion Brandt.

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Sheriff’s office welcomes Rion Brandt

From the San Juans to Afghanistan and back again, the new sheriff’s deputy has taken a few detours…

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Take climate change action with OPALCO

Stewards, Energy Roundtables and Island Way Workshops

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Pilfered plates, protected prosthetic, navigation nuisance | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Freshman Ava Ashcraft sprints up the sideline against La Conner.

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Vikings head into play-offs

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Contributed photo/Locarno plays at Orcas Center on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.

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Live music returns to Orcas Center with Locarno

Orcas Center is excited to welcome Locarno to the Center Stage, Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.