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Crossing cows, lost loot, distracted driving | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Martin Lund opens the concert on July 13.

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Summer Music Concerts at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish | Lund to open series

Submitted by Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

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New ferry hires up, new vessels delayed

As service remains influx due to lack of crew, locals are paying close attention to the Washington State…

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Picnic shelter.

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July Fourth Orcas Island schedule of events

Magic of Matthew Laslo

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Dr. Joe Gaydos with one of his dogs, Skippy Jane.

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Dr. Joe Gaydos hangs up his scrubs — but just at the Orcas Animal Shelter

Some know him as an esteemed wildlife veterinarian.

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Flight instructor Tony Simpson, scholarship winner Bethany Carter and AirHawks’ mentor Bob Waunch.

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An Orcas Island teen’s desire to take to the sky

Bethany Carter was hooked the first time she was in the air.

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Weed whacker; road roller; minor motorcyclist | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Olga Store volunteers celebrate the store revival.

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Olga Store Captures Orcas Authenticity

by Toby Cooper

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Eagle on Salmon, Harrison River.

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New SeaDoc Society short film soars with bald Eagles

By Justin Cox

Island marble butterfly adult on its host plant, field mustard. (USFWS/contributed photo)

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U.S. FWS announces draft recovery plan for island marble butterfly

Submitted by the National Park Service

Turkey vulture populations have increased in Washington state.

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Vultures are frequent flyers at Orcas airport

Turkey vultures are everywhere it seems and they’re wreaking havoc at island airports. Port of Orcas Airport Manager…

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Glennwood Inn property

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Glenwood Inn property permanently preserved

Submitted by the San Juan Count Conservation Land Bank.

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Kindergarten Transition 2022

In tradition, as for the past 14 years, the Orcas Community Resource Center was excited to host Orcas’…