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San Juan County Parks and Fair announces new camping software, delaying reservation availability

The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is pleased to announce updates to the camping reservation…

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Top stories of 2024

by Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Declan O’Malley and Joanna Massey

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San Juan County Sheriff’s log

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

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Ag Guild announces $20,000 available for FARM Fund Awards

Submitted by the San Juan Island Agricultural Guild.

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Island kids and seniors share in the joy of community

The holiday spirit was in full force when a group of Orcas Island Middle Schoolers joined the senior…

Kami Griffin photo. Left to right, back row: Angelina Smith, Aria Griffin, Sandra Malo, Macey Hance and Nora Duthie. Front row: Josie Foote, Alice Estrella, Bella Malo and Cora Shaner.

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SWISH girls’ team finishes season undefeated

The Orcas girls’ SWISH team reigned undefeated in their season and brought the league championship trophy home.

Wrestlers back at practice after returning from the WWKWL Novice Tournament in Stanwood. Pictured from left to right: Anston Feagins, Greyson Howard, David Nunez, Cru Hawley, Caden King, Aria Griffin, Elliot Wooding, Weston Wooding and Brooks Hawley.

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Orcas wrestlers in Stanwood

Submitted by Orcas Island Wrestling Club.

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Orcas preschoolers first participants in Washington State University study on outdoor time, childhood obesity and stress

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OCS culinary class prepares pies for school-wide Thanksgiving dinner

“It was the best of pies. It was the worst of pies.” The Orcas Christian School high school…

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OPALCO board approves rate increase for 2025

Submitted by Orcas Power & Light Cooperative.

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Community members, take the plunge

The Orcas Island Rowing Association presents the legendary New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge Wednesday, Jan. 1 in…

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Bank bungle; business brawl; SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Happenings at the Orcas Senior Center

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