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Emma and her classmates wore yellow on Sept. 30, Microcephaly Awareness Day.

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The gift of Emma in our 4th-grade classroom

by Mrs. Johnston’s 4th grade class at Orcas Island Elementary School

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Forgotten firearm, busted burglar, mask malcontents | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Barney Smith, IBEW #191, visiting the lunge to present Pathways in the Electrician’s Trade.

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Meet me in the ‘Futures Lounge’

Tucked away at the end of the first-floor hallway at the Orcas Island High School is a classroom…

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Food bank staff and volunteers.

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About half of Orcas residents qualify for food assistance

by Rick Rhoads

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COVID vaccine booster shot FAQ

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Alecia Talbot listens in as Coach Rachel Wilson shares the game. “The key to coming back in that match was sticking together, being humble to know what our jobs were, & who we are… to fight through and keep the focus on each point, one at a time, all the way until the very end,” said Wilson.

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Vikings volleyball and cross-country going strong

by Corey Wiscomb

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Weekly COVID update | 9 new cases since last update

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Larsen shapes and supports House Defense Bill

Submitted by Rep. Rick Larsen’s office.

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Ray’s Pharmacy provides variety of COVID-19 vaccines and testing

Ray’s Pharmacy is becoming a hub for vaccines.

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County libraries maneuver COVID protocols

San Juan County libraries have been grappling with enacting policies to keep staff and patrons safe.

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After a challenging year, 4-H’rs share and celebrate at hybrid San Juan County Fair

Submitted by Wendy Waxman Kern.

Chris Morris of Island Thyme.

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Farm fun for the whole family

Submitted by the San Juan Makers Guild.

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Bogus burgle, condo creeper, window watcher | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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