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Joe Anderson.

Sports

Orcas Island’s Joe Anderson wins WJGA State Title, adds top-five overall finish

by Declan O’Malley

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A pet dog looks up patiently at its owners.

News

Pets allowed in ferry passenger areas during trial period

Submitted by WSF.

The Mack Family

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Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish

“Baby boy born!” came the announcement over the intercom on the Washington State Ferry, Samish, on Aug. 6,…

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Orcas Island YCC crew members enjoy a blustery ride out to Patos Island with Washington State Parks.

Life

Nature Nugget: YCC upgrades the Patos Island lighthouse and trails

Submitted by the San Juan Island Conservation District.

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RCMP helped the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday (Aug. 14) to rescue 12 kayakers in distress in the San Juan Islands near the Canada-U.S. border.

News

Orcas based kayakers rescued by Canadian police

By Journal/Blackpress staff

Friday Harbor Mayor Raymont Jackson.

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Mayor of Friday Harbor charged with animal cruelty

The mayor of Friday Harbor, Raymont Jackson, has been charged with one count of animal cruelty in the…

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Mable and Daphne.

Life

Heaven on Earth welcomes famous new resident

Excitement was in the air at the usually peaceful Heaven on Earth animal sanctuary when a famous new…

Jim Corenman photo.
The Purple Martin crew accepting their awards. Left to right: Tina Brown, Betsy Wareham and Sean Staley.

Sports

Orcas team wins Shaw Island Classic Race

By Peg Gerlock

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Soli Halabisky.

Life

Local 4-H member finds her calling through feathered friends | Orcas Island teen’s passion for chickens leads to ornithology dreams

By Darrell Kirk

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Gina and James Anderson at the Orcas ferry terminal.

News

New guardians of the gateway: The Andersons take over Orcas Landing ferry contract | Local couple brings decades of operations experience to island’s vital transportation hub

By Darrell Kirk

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Abandoned auto, filched fruit, toxic tar | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Parker Pavitt (left) and Bruce Paviitt.

Life

We are family: All-ages dance with DJ Duo Bruce and Parker Pavitt

Submitted by the Oddfellows Hall.

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Life

Orcas Sings B’way! Coming to the Grange

What’s the Broadway song you like to sing in the shower? Is it a showstopper from “Les Mis”?…