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Firefighter Buddy Wright entertains two future firefighters.

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Island neighbors answer the call: The legacy of volunteer firefighting on Orcas

By Darrell Kirk

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A rough-skinned newt.

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Household pesticides found in local bats and other wildlife

by Russel Barsh

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Voters approve all four levies on Orcas

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Gui Silva and his wife Rachel Leidig with their newborn.

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Friday Harbor man detained by ICE has criminal charges dropped

Guilherme Silva, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement near his home in Friday Harbor in July…

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Purloined purse; recovered ring; truculent trespasser | Sheriff’s log

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

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Purloined purse; recovered ring; truculent trespasser | Sheriff’s log

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

Jasmine Ikeda (far right) with Orcas Island supporters.

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Ikeda and others to give presentation on flotilla – new venue

Representatives from Global Sumud Flotilla and Orcas Island’s Palestinian Activist Group will give a free community presentation on…

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Health care subsidies mask deeper system failures, local officials say

By Darrell Kirk

Island Health rediatrician Evan Buxbaum in a still from the ‘We Are Orcas’ video.

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Chamber honors businesses during annual dinner

The connection between community and business was a focal point of the Orcas Chamber’s annual dinner.

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Last call for Leadership SJI applicants

Submitted by Leadership San Juan Islands.

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San Juan County employees at the Orcas Health Fair 2025.

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SJC Senior Services offers support of all kinds

Submitted by San Juan County Senior Services.

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L-R: Jim Bredouw, Grace McCune, Tiffany Loney, Stormy Hildreth and Deborah Sparks recreate the iconic “Abbey Road” album cover.

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Multigenerational Musical Journey | ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ brings 100 performers together

by Darrell Kirk

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Yard yelling; wheelbarrow walk-off | SJC Sheriff’s log

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