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Responders work to free the humpback whale.

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Whale freed from life-threatening entanglement in the Salish Sea

Submitted by The Whale Museum and Cascadia Research Collective.

Darrell Kirk photo.
Cynthia Frausto and Jean Henigson place nuts to attract varying squirrel species.

Life

Battle for the forest: Invasive squirrels threaten Orcas Island’s ecosystem

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo.
Left to Right: Robin Riegsecker, Cindy Riegsecker, Elania Opusunju, Marlin Riegsecker, Abdul Dangana and Dr. Kingsley Ndoh.

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The extraordinary visitors of Orcas Island: Dr. Kingsley’s cancer care revolution

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo.
Governor Bob Ferguson with Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith (left) and Rep. Debra Lekanoff (right).

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All about ferries | Governor Bob Ferguson visits Orcas

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson, who touted ferries as a significant issue in his election campaign, visited Orcas…

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Antonio the Capybara with Lynnette Cabrera.

Life

The Capybara BARK Ranger

Local celebrity Antonio the Capybara became the island’s newest BARK ranger on June 28 during the Animal Protection…

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Eight courts of action at Buck Park during the 2024 summer tournament.

Sports

Calling all pickleballers – Register now for summer tournament, Aug. 2-3 at Buck Park

Submitted by Suzanne Olson.

Theo in Singapore.

Life

Island boys come home: Class of 2024 grads return to Orcas for summer adventures | Two lifelong islanders trade college campuses and international service for familiar fireworks and 4-H memories

By Darrell Kirk

Allie Hudec photo.
This newborn harbor seal pup was disentangled from netting on July 4.

Life

Share the shore and don’t touch seal pups, asks Orca Network’s Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Submitted by the Orca Network.

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Fireball found; holiday house heist | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Microplastics.

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Beach cleanup at Eastsound Waterfront Park — Join the fun, protect the shoreline

Submitted by Jessica Stahl.

Ben Luna photo.
Firefighters work to put out the wildland fire.

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Wildland fire: A testament to island community cooperation | Rapid response from multiple agencies and private partners contained blaze that threatened six homes

by Darrell Kirk

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Life

A new dawn for Wolf Hollow | Honoring legacy while protecting the future of island wildlife

Submitted by Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.