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Corey Wiscomb photo                                The Viking boys against Providence.

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This week in Viking sports

by Portia White

Contributed photo                                At left: Paul Rucker.

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An evening with Paul Rucker | Guest column

by Jay Kimball

Protecting the San Juans and Southern residents from oil spills

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Protecting the San Juans and Southern residents from oil spills

Thousands of vessels travel throughout the Salish Sea annually, either to pass through for commercial purposes or putter…

Chicken-killing canines, boundary-breaking bovines, lockbox lift | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Chicken-killing canines, boundary-breaking bovines, lockbox lift | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Mandi Johnson/staff photo                                School board president John Helding speaking during the Sept. 25 meeting.

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Lopez community weighs in on harassment allegations against staff member

It was standing room only at the first Lopez Island School Board meeting held after allegations of sexual…

An unsung tale of inspiration

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An unsung tale of inspiration

When a window frame in the garden shed at Orcas Elementary broke, it posed a hazard to the…

OPALCO stands with whales and supports Hydro System

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OPALCO stands with whales and supports Hydro System

Submitted by the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

Sliding into Mountain Lake on the fruits of their labor

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Sliding into Mountain Lake on the fruits of their labor

Nine new boat builders launched their hand-built creations into Moran State Park’s Mountain Lake on Sept. 15.

Orcas Island Film Fest: a five-day cinematic experience

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Orcas Island Film Fest: a five-day cinematic experience

Now in its sixth year, the Orcas Island Film Festival continues to bring brand new, celebrated cinema to…

<em>Cali Bagby/staff photo</em>                                <strong>John Willis in 2014.</strong>

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Life-long Orcas Island resident John Willis dies

John Willis passed away on Friday, Sept. 20. He was 79, and would have been 80 on Oct.…

County agencies stress urgency in upgrading radio system

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County agencies stress urgency in upgrading radio system

San Juan County emergency services may be able to upgrade its radio system soon if funding can be…

Tour local farms this fall

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Tour local farms this fall

Tour local farms September through October

Lessons from the front: What our trash is telling us

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Lessons from the front: What our trash is telling us

by Toby Cooper