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Paris Wilson (left) teaching a student.

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Senior Student Projects That Are Giving Back Through Music

Three graduating seniors at Orcas Island High School have each embarked on a musically-focused senior project as their…

Personal objection will no longer exempt children from school vaccinations

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Personal objection will no longer exempt children from school vaccinations

by Emma Epperly

‘Living in the Future’s Past’ multi-island film screening | An interview with Jeff Bridges

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‘Living in the Future’s Past’ multi-island film screening | An interview with Jeff Bridges

Data on global warming is plentiful.

Eastsound shapes plan to revitalize swale

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Eastsound shapes plan to revitalize swale

Submitted by Toby Cooper.

Missing motorcyclist, dogs (not) in danger and explosive entertainment | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Missing motorcyclist, dogs (not) in danger and explosive entertainment | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

IOSA Oil Spill Meetings Attract a Crowd

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IOSA Oil Spill Meetings Attract a Crowd

Submitted by Islands’ Oil Spill Association.

County wins grants for pedestrian paths

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County wins grants for pedestrian paths

(Editor’s note: A previous version of this article said that the $500,000 grant for the Complete Streets program…

‘A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots’ | San Juan County Fair 2019

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‘A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots’ | San Juan County Fair 2019

Submitted by the SJC Fair.

OPALCO Hires Three Local Apprentices: The Future is Here!

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OPALCO Hires Three Local Apprentices: The Future is Here!

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

“Don’t Call it a Riot” and Anthony the Dancer Coming to Orcas Center

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“Don’t Call it a Riot” and Anthony the Dancer Coming to Orcas Center

When I hit the streets of San Diego as a beat cop in 1966, that city and many…

Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system

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Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system

Submitted by Washington State Department of Transportation

County temporarily halts marijuana farm permits

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County temporarily halts marijuana farm permits

A proposed marijuana farm on Lopez Island prompted action from the county council in the form of a…

Holly King and Shannon Quishenberry

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Orcas singers solo in Bach, Vivaldi

Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.