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The branch on White Point Road where Leslie DeGasparis says she saw a mountain lion Photo contributed by Leslie DeGasparis

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Multiple cougar sightings on San Juan

Mountain lions have been the talk of the island this week after two unverified sightings were reported near…

Contributed photo. Washington State Ferry.

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New fares for Washington State Ferries approved

The Washington State Transportation Commission has approved changes to state ferry fares, which will begin to go into…

Crime stats.

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Sheriff’s Office reviews 2024 crime statistics at Council meeting

Submitted by San Juan County.

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San Juan Island man detained by ICE accused of sexual exploitation of a minor

Guilherme Lemes Cardoso E Silva, a 35-year-old Friday Harbor man detained by ICE in early July, has been…

Darrell Kirk photo. Lily Ostle.

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Local herbalist brings ancient plant medicine to modern life: Orcas Island educator shares traditional healing wisdom with new generation

By Darrell Kirk

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It’s wildfire season in the islands

Wildfires are continuing to plague Orcas Island.

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Possible mountain lion sightings on San Juan Island

by Eric Peter

Darrell Kirk photo. Nancy Ebert with Frankie (left) and Noodle (right).

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A bittersweet farewell: Frankie and Noodle’s journey to a new home | Two senior Pekingese dogs find love and hope through community volunteer

By Darrell Kirk

Black tones

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The Black Tones and Sol live on the Village Green

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Contributed photo. Writer and violinist Nanki Chugh, oboist Anne Pinkerton and narrator and visual artist Sophie Parker will perform at the free children’s concert.

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OICMF Children’s Concert: ‘Symba and the Lobster’ | Festival season artist is Sophie Parker

Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.

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SJC Sheriff’s log

Fuel line lacerated; road rage report | San Juan County Sheriff’s log

Robin Jonathan Deutsch photo.

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Celebrate summer and support the library at the annual library fair book sale

Submitted by The Friends of the Orcas Island Library.

Whatcom County Courthouse from their Wikipedia page

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San Juan Island man detained by ICE has been charged with sex offenses

Guilherme Silva, a 35-year-old Friday Harbor man detained by ICE on July 11, has been arrested by Homeland…