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Noah and the bluefin tuna on Crescent Beach on July 11.

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The tale of a tuna gone adrift | SeaDoc covers mysterious fish death in podcast episode

In early July, the body of a flawless, 250-pound, six-foot Pacific bluefin tuna washed ashore on Crescent Beach.

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Islanders urged to read and provide input to Draft Destination Management Plan

Islanders are all familiar with the sight of walls of people walking off the ferry and the seemingly…

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Halloween calendar of events

Get out your ghostly ensembles and your community spirit for Halloween festivities on Orcas Island.

Photo by Molly Donovan.

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An afternoon with Debra

by Toby Cooper

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Mariachi Herencia de México perform at Orcas Center on Thursday, October 26

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Mariachi Comes to Orcas Center

Submitted by Orcas Center.

Contributed photo by San Juan County

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Fall 2023 Great Islands Clean-up successfully removes 1,800lbs of litter

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Call for Artisans for Orcas Winter Market, county-wide online auction

Submitted by the San Juan Makers Guild.

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Camper clutter, motorist mayhem, pots pinched | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Author Barbara Kingsolver will be featured in Livestream event Oct. 16

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Barbara Kingsolver: A Livestream Conversation

Submitted by The San Juan Island Library.

Corey Wiscomb photo.
Captain Sam Sutton advances the ball up the pitch.

Sports

Vikings sports coverage; homecoming on the way

by Alyson Stephens

Orcas Love photo.
Plea80s will play on Oct. 28 at the Orcas Grange.

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Local rock band to debut at Grange for Halloween dance party

All ages are invited to kick off their Halloween festivities with a cosmic dance party at the Grange.

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Art, music and more at the senior center

Herding Kats Jazz Band

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Master Gardener training available

Submitted by San Juan County Master Gardeners.