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Contributed photo by Russel Barsh. Yellow Sand Verbena, described in the story, in full bloom. One of the rare dune wildflowers that is threatened by activities like trails, trampling and burrowing.

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Life and death in the dunes, with foxes

Life and death in the dunes, with foxes

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Community dodgeball is a seasonal favorite

Submitted by Susan Stoltz.

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Community Foundation to host holiday party to kick off GiveOrcas

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

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Flocking Swans 2025: winter mercantile experience | Shop Local sponsored content

The barn at Turtlehead Farm opens its doors once again for Flocking Swans — a winter mercantile experience…

Cienna Richardson photo.

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Soccer continues its journey to state

by Declan O’Malley

The County Council’s letter to state and federal officials.

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Health care crisis deepens: Possible ACA subsidy loss exposes broken health care system | Island residents face difficult choices as insurance costs soar

By Darrell Kirk

Colleen Smith Summers photo. Asifa Welch-Pasin in the fashion show at Orcas Center.

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Trashion Fashion exhibits sustainable couture

by Ian Welch

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Happenstance housebreaker; deluge of drivers ditching | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Contributed photo. Learner Limbach.

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Orcas Food Co-op transitions to co-management as longtime GM moves on

Submitted by the Orcas Food Co-op Board of Directors.

Darrell Kirk photo. Rosie Summer (left) as Prospera & Siri Dye as Ariel in “The Tempest.”

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Lopez Original Theater: Where inclusive community theater comes alive | A new generation takes center stage on Lopez Island

By Darrell Kirk

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U.S. and Canadian leaders convene cross-border forum to strengthen collaboration and resilience

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo. Forrest Frausto during a track competition.

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Track team fully funded through community generosity

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo. The San Juan County Council meeting on Orcas Island.

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San Juan County Council members discuss next steps in sweeping ACA health care changes

By Darrell Kirk