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Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, shares a story of her experience with miscarriage while giving remarks in support of Senate Bill 5917 during a floor session Feb. 10.

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Senate passes abortion medication expansion

By Cassie Diamond

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Tossed trash; cross cow; damaged door | SJC sheriff’s log

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

Carey and Christina.

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A perfect match from the start

When Carey Eskridge saw his future wife, Christina Vallery, he thought she was the most beautiful woman in…

Cassie Diamond photo. Prime sponsor Sen. Jesse Salomon speaks in support of Senate Bill 6296 during a public hearing Feb. 2.

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Bill seeks to update state’s involuntary treatment law

By Cassie Diamond

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Vikings in post-season play

By Declan O’Malley

Contributed photo. L-R: Orcas High School chess players Elijah Griffith, Colter Bond, Thurmond Russell, Tim Malo.

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Orcas High School chess team places first to compete at state level

Orcas Island has once again brought home chess honors.

Contributed photo. Jan. 7, 2025: Most of IOSA’s responses involve boats, but that’s not always the case. A report of a car in False Bay on San Juan brought Deputy Director Rick Winings out with absorbents and other gear, ready to deal with a car-sized spill. Fortunately, no spill occurred, and the sheriff towed the car away without incident.

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Honoring four decades of spill response in San Juan County

by Bill Symes and Elaina Thompson

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A strayed stroller and a tipped truck | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Orcas Senior Center happenings

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

Contributed photo. In 1951, Bonneville Power Administration engineers completed the installation of a 7.5-mile, 25,000-volt submarine power cable connecting Anacortes to Decatur Island, which was the world’s longest underwater power line at that time. Approximately 500 spectators gathered along the shoreline, and boats paused their travel to observe the final five miles of high-voltage cable being laid across the bottom of Rosario Strait. Photo courtesy of Bonneville Power Administration.

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Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional power security

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. OCRC closed on its building on Jan. 29.

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Orcas Community Resource Center closes on building purchase, strengthening future on Orcas

Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.

Liam Voorhees photo/Atworks Photography. Owner Audrey Benedict’s vision is to make Murrelet more versatile, including for research.

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After a ‘green’ retrofit, 38-foot vessel Murrelet will relaunch as platform for Salish Sea research

By Annie Means

Darrell Kirk photo. Above: Rep. Debra Lekanoff and OPAL director Lisa Byers. Darrell Kirk photo. Above: Rep. Debra Lekanoff and OPAL director Lisa Byers.

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Historic ground turning marks new era for Orcas Island’s Pea Patch Community Campus | Children, community leaders celebrate milestone moment that will transform housing and food security for generations

By Darrell Kirk