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The Tides of March return

After four year’s absence, Kwiaht’s annual spring science event focused on Indian Island and Fishing Bay returns this…

Rick and Marlace Hughes.

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Rick Hughes announces candidacy for council

Submitted by Richard Fralick, Deer Harbor, County Councilmember 2009-2012.

This undated photo provided by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shows LDWF personnel triage an oiled tricolored heron recovered at the Alliance Refinery oil spill in Belle Chasse, La. Louisiana wildlife officials say they have documented more than 100 oil-soaked birds near after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Hurricane Ida. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 that a growing number of oiled birds had been observed within heavy pockets of oil throughout the Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery in Belle Chasse, as well as nearby flooded fields and retention ponds along the Mississippi River. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries via AP)

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Webinar on financial responsibility for oil industry

On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Friends of the San Juans along with Washington Conservation Action, Re Sources, Mt. Baker…

Choral Ensemble.

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Choral Society ensemble to debut at MAG concert

A new sound comes to Orcas on March 3, and you don’t want to miss it. Orcas Choral…

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Curious cat, delinquent dogs, gravel gaffe | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Left to right: Councilmembers Christine Minney and Cindy Wolf, Mike Thomas, county clerk

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San Juan County thanks manager Mike Thomas for 10 years of public service

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San Juan Island landowners on a Shore Friendly property visit with Friends of the San Juans and coastal experts. Submitted photo

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Free Shoreline Workshops for Waterfront Property Owners

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Share the Love of Earth This Spring! Honor your favorite tree hugging dirt worshiper on Earth Day

Submitted by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans

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OICF accepting applications for Spring campaign

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

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Back row, L-R: Elodie Antonia, Karem Bailey, Riley Helms, Victoria Smith, Noah Gwerder and Jamey Moriarty. Front row: Kelsey Hamilton, Sam Fisher, Pedro LopezDe Victoria, Nat Sheppard, Claire Orser and Lila Beale.

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Dungeons, dragons and the friends we make along the way

Like the protagonist in “She Kills Monsters,” first-time director Jamey Moriarty has embarked on an epic journey of…

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The Resource Center and OI Booster Club Partner to Help Youth Play Sports

Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center.

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Rental ruckus, carousing canine, feuding family | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Orcas Island High School band performing at the 2023 Pacific Lutheran University Band Invitational. The MAG Benefit Concert featuring local musicians will help fund K-12 music education at Orcas Island Public School, including important off-island learning experiences.

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MAG benefit concert returns, features Orcatrazz Swing Band and other island musicians

Submitted by Music Advocacy Group.