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Kyler Morgan.

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OCS welcomes Kyler Morgan to high school faculty

Orcas Christian School is excited to welcome Kyler Morgan to its middle and high school faculty this school…

Russel Barsh photo.
A young Chestnut-backed chickadee, one of the many local songbirds that feeds on insects all summer, exposing it to pesticide residues.

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The pesticide footprint

by Russel Barsh

Matt Stolmeier photo.

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Orcas Vikings win 2B/1B soccer state championship; Lopez earns second

Orcas Island Vikings Capture 2B/1B Soccer State Championship Over Lopez Island

Contributed photo by Russel Barsh
A native ladybug at Cattle Point, San Juan Island.

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Western blood-red ladybug – Cycloneda polita

by Russel Barsh

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2025 dog licenses now on sale

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Santa Tree helps make Christmas special for Orcas Island youth

by Judi Lindgren and Dawn Parnell

Joyful runners on the school track during the fun run on Nov. 8.

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Elementary school holds its first annual Fun Run

Orcas kids raised nearly $4,000 for the public school’s outdoor education program.

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Street slumber; beach bother | Sheriff’s Log

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

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Community dodgeball is back!

The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec invite the whole community to an evening of…

Matt Stolmeier photo.

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Vikings soccer poised for final four match

by Declan O’Malley

Sean Finlay comes to Orcas three times a week with deliveries.

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How do bananas, beets, oranges and onions get to Orcas Island?

by the Orcas Island Food Bank Communications Team

<em>Students and teacher Anna Vedder learn about composting and the impact it can have. </em>

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Growing together: Our partnership with the Master Gardener Program

Submitted by the Orcas Christian School.

Photo by NOAA on Unsplash.

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How has extreme weather impacted you?

Submitted by SJC’s Department of Environmental Stewardship.