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

Life

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

By Darrell Kirk

Themes

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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.

News

Track team fully funded through community generosity

By Darrell Kirk

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

News

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

By Darrell Kirk

sheriff

News

SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Cienna Richardson photo. The boys’ soccer team in the district tournament.

Sports

Vikings advance to state

The fall season has been a successful one for Orcas Island High School athletics, with multiple Viking teams…

Poster

Life

Two Victorian Valley Chapel shows this holiday season

Leah Song of Rising Appalachia

Contributed photo. Nadine Sierra in La Sonnambula.

Life

‘On Screen’ series brings epic performances from The Met and National Theatre Live

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Contributed photo. Orcas Village Park and Ride.

News

County to close Orcas Village Park and Ride for winter maintenance this December

Submitted by San Juan County.

Darrell Kirk photo. Orcas Choral Society sings at the Orcas Center.

Life

Choral Society to shine a ‘Midnight Light’

Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.

Darrell Kirk photo. Firefighter Buddy Wright entertains two future firefighters.

News

Island neighbors answer the call: The legacy of volunteer firefighting on Orcas

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. A rough-skinned newt.

News

Household pesticides found in local bats and other wildlife

by Russel Barsh

Chase Anderson photo

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Voters approve all four levies on Orcas

Staff report