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The 2020 census is underway | Part One

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The 2020 census is underway | Part One

by Brad Brown

Be a part of the magic happening at Orcas Center

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Be a part of the magic happening at Orcas Center

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Orcas Fire unveils 9/11 memorial

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Orcas Fire unveils 9/11 memorial

A structural beam from the fallen towers of 9/11 has found its forever home at the Eastsound Fire…

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San Juan County studies potential protected foraging areas for Southern resident orcas

The Southern resident orcas are starving to death, and providing quiet areas for them to hunt and rest…

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Vacation rental workgroup meeting

Submitted by The Vacation Rental Work Group.

Contributed photo                                Volunteers Charlotte Sumerall, Che Blaine, Dave Caster, Dave Roseberry, David Turnoy, Didier Gincig, Eric Morris, George Post, John Fleisher, John Olson, John Sumerall, Joe Murphy, Kathryn Kier, Michael Riordan, Mike O’Connell, Roly Sauer, Steve Sabine, Susan Oseth and Tom McDonough.

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Moran Hatchery volunteers named ‘Outstanding Volunteer Group’

The Moran Creek Kokanee Hatchery on Orcas Island has been selected as the “Outstanding Volunteer Group” in the…

Re-opening of Liberty Island 12/20/01

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Remembering 9/11

Forgetting is a comfort Ron Parker cannot and will not bear.

Contributed photo.

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9/11 memorial complete

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

Councilman Hughes talks ferries

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Councilman Hughes talks ferries

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story listed the wrong initiative number for Tim Eyman’s upcoming measure.…

Contributed photo                                House completely ablaze

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Orcas Island home destroyed in intense blaze

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

Contributed photo                                Orcas Island Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire utilizing 200 gallons of water

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Lightning strike causes small wildfire near Eagle Lake

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

Anita Orne/contributed photo                                Floating Ukulele Jam group last December on the final sail of the fall season.

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Inter-island Floating Ukulele Jam

For the past year during the spring, summer and fall sailing schedules, the inter-island ferry has been buzzing…

Deceitful driver; loose livestock; noise nuisance | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Deceitful driver; loose livestock; noise nuisance | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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