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Finding mental health services in the San Juans

Winter can be hard on one’s mental health, with feelings of loneliness or isolation. On an island, those…

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2022 Legislative sessi­on gets underway

By Azeb Tuji

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Lake Stevens man arrested in Eastsound after fleeing officer

A deputy on Orcas Island apprehended a suspect in Eastsound after a short chase that involved pulling his…

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COVID-19 booster recommendation expands to everyone age 12 and older

Eligibility expansion will further increase protection as omicron variant spreads

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Weather woes, disruptive dog, tumbling trees | San Juan County Sheriffs Log

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

As of Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, the City of Vernon has not followed other municipalities in implementing a vaccine mandate for staff. (Adobe stock)

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Inslee announces additional resources for Omicron variant

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.

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Chuck Greening and Margaret Payne were instrumental in completing the new playground.

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Top stories of 2021 | Part Two

by Colleen Smith, Sienna Boucher and Diane Craig

Luka Palisaede.

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Orcas resident in ICU after head-on collision | GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $70k

After Luka Palisaede suffered severe injuries in a head-on collision, the Orcas community sprang into action.

Learn about orca whale behavior online, Jan. 19.

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Learn about Orca behavior online

This month’s Meeting of the Minds presents “Orca Behavior: Comparing Two Killer Whale Populations in the Salish Sea,”…

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Art Unlocked — Pandemic Productions

by the Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center

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Mild symptoms? Consider options for COVID testing

Submitted by PeaceHealth.

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San Juan Islands dip into record-breaking temps

Last week, the San Juan Islands dropped to frigid temperatures, getting down to 10 degrees. The chilled air…

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COVID-19 cases spike significantly in the past week

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.