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Keeper #30 Tim Malo after recording another shutout and allowing just one goal in the semi-final and final match.

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Orcas Island wins second straight boys soccer state championship

By Declan O’Malley

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News

Avian influenza in domestic flock confirmed in San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Life

Festivities kick off this weekend

Get out your winter coats, throw back a mocha and bustle out the door for a wild weekend…

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13 Til Midnight performs.

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Performing arts and more at Orcas Center

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Darrell Kirk photo.
Santa and his companions.

Life

Christmas Ship brings holiday magic to San Juan Islands

By Darrell Kirk

Russel Barsh photo.
Apples on the Donnohue Farm in Eastsound.

Life

The stories told by an Orcas Island apple

by Russel Barsh

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Teacher and basketball coach Corey Wiscomb and student Jaxon Paulsen.

Sports

A passion for coconut water leads to season sponsorship

It’s sweet, delicious, and nutritious — and will hydrate the Vikings basketball team for the next few months.

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13 Til Midnight.

Life

13 Til Midnight: Taylor Swift tribute band

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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Holiday Shop the Rock Passport encourages islanders to support local businesses this season

Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Capt. John McMillian (center) with Sheridan Ferguson and her father (left center), Brent Campbell and family (right), and Margaret Pommert with U.S. Sailing Foundation (far left).

Life

Washington State Ferries updates

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Declan O’Malley photo.
The team lines up.

Sports

Orcas Island volleyball 2025: Building champions and leaders on and off the court

By Declan O’Malley

Russel Barsh photo.
Teal duck swimming in Weeks Wetland Preserve on Lopez Island.

Life

Avian flu season: Message from WDFW and Kwiaht

by Russel Barsh

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Dangerous dreams; speedbump surprise | SJC sheriff’s log

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