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Seasonal changes bring extra challenges to resident killer whales

Submitted by the Department of Environmental Stewardship.

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Torn tent, kidnapped canine, taken tips | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Housing study requests proposals

Submitted by the San Juan Makers Guild.

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Numerous ferries test for high levels of legionella in the water

After rounds of testing, numerous ferries have come back positive for high levels of legionella in the water.

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Liberté Liberté at her shop in Eastsound.

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Connecting and building relationships | Liberté Beauty Orcas has a different approach

As a businessperson, Liberté Liberté is motivated by one thing: enriching relationships with the people around her.

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Rachel Newcombe: following her intellectual interests

Rachel Newcombe has navigated life’s transitions with curiosity and grace.

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Rosedanie Cadet (right) gives seeds from Orcas students.

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Orcas woman empowers youth in Haiti

by Laura Kussman

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<em>L-R: Cast members Colleen Smith, Caleb Summers, Jon Spinagotti and Christopher Evans. </em>

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‘Tragedy: a Tragedy’ | A comedy in one act

For anyone who has watched a newscast covering a major event with on-air reporters struggling to offer something…

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Unvaccinated WSF employees fired; shortage causing ferry delays, staff stress

More than 100 ferry workers have been let go after failing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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Paddleboard peril, snatched signs, AWOL auto| San Juan County Sheriff’s log

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

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San Juan County prioritizes Stewardship of the Islands with new department

Submitted by San Juan County.

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State Parks offers unique learning opportunities for students and children

Programs are offered in-person and virtually

General election is Nov. 2.

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The candidates for School, Fire, Hospital districts and the Port of Orcas

Next month Orcas voters will choose candidates to serve on a variety of boards and commissions including the…