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Darrell Kirk photo. Hands Across the Water event takes place. Darrell Kirk photo. U.S. and Canadians shaking hands.

Life

Community-driven diplomacy: Hands Across the Water international flotilla

by Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. The OTILLO Swimrun in full swing.

Sports

Seventh OTILLO Swimrun draws athletes to Orcas Island

By Declan O’Malley

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Life

New way to dispose of old medications

By Asifa Pasin

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Boat ramp blunder; road rage | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Darrell Kirk photo. Jasmine Ikeda (far right) on top of Mt. Constitution during the Sacred Sunrise Ceremony, which took place during the Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Voyage, which landed on Olga this spring.

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Orcas Islander sails on with humanitarian flotilla to Gaza

Jasmine Ikeda continues her mission aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla despite drone attacks and escalating threats

Contributed photo. Nancy Schafer with a composter.

Life

Composting and vermiculture workshops coming up at The Exchange

Submitted by The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services.

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Sports

Orcas Island High School fall sports preview

By Declan O’Malley

Darrell Kirk photo. Teammates rest on the sidelines.

Sports

Small island, big results: Orcas cross country takes five medals

By Darrell Kirk

“The Lost Bus,” with America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey.

Life

Orcas Island Film Festival to reopen the beloved Sea View Theatre

Submitted by the Orcas Island Film Festival.

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News

SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Faith Van De Putte photo. This is one of 19 COMPASS sessions, where participants engaged in conversations prompted by interactive cards about our County’s changing environment and solution ideas for the Comprehensive Plan.

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Madrona Institute releases COMPASS final report: 500-plus hours of islander participation to generate 960 ideas to shape San Juan County’s future

Submitted by the Madrona Institute.

Jeremy Yap photo.

Life

‘The Janes’ to be shown at Sea View

Submitted by event organizers.

Darrell Kirk photo. Lili Malo, left, sits with her classmates at graduation.

Life

The island that shaped a dream: How Orcas Island prepared Lili Malo for the world beyond

By Darrell Kirk