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Madrona Murphy holding a “Twenty Ounce” variety of apple while surveying an orchard near the library on Lopez, which was planted between 1889 and 1932.

Life

Lost varieties, new opportunities | Orcas Island’s path back to apple glory

by Darrell Kirk

Coast Salish Wool Weaving Center.
Two girls share the garments they’ve woven.

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$10 million awarded to 930 Washington state arts and culture organizations through the Community Accelerator Grant program

Submitted by ArtsFund.

Josiah French’s grandmother Faye French graduating class Friday Harbor 1949.

Life

Bridging waters, bridging worlds: The Orcas Island to Salt Spring Flotilla seeks to heal historical divides | Annual cross-border journey highlights indigenous history while fostering understanding between communities separated by colonial boundaries

By Darrell Kirk

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Vacationing vessel; recovered rings | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Allen Hartle and Liberte Pendicini.

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KIXP Radio brings community voice and emergency alerts to Orcas Island

by Darrell Kirk and Colleen Smith Summers

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Captain Tom Bridge and passenger Teresa Catford welcome additional passengers onto the water taxi.

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Water taxi bridges ferry gap during San Juan County Fair weekend

By Darrell Kirk

Jen Walsh photo.

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Music and dancing in the name of charity | Third annual Hoedown at the Hangar

As the crisp fall air ushers in a quieter season, islanders are invited to gather on a historic…

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Joe Anderson.

Sports

Orcas Island’s Joe Anderson wins WJGA State Title, adds top-five overall finish

by Declan O’Malley

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A pet dog looks up patiently at its owners.

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Pets allowed in ferry passenger areas during trial period

Submitted by WSF.

The Mack Family

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Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish

“Baby boy born!” came the announcement over the intercom on the Washington State Ferry, Samish, on Aug. 6,…

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Orcas Island YCC crew members enjoy a blustery ride out to Patos Island with Washington State Parks.

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Nature Nugget: YCC upgrades the Patos Island lighthouse and trails

Submitted by the San Juan Island Conservation District.

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RCMP helped the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday (Aug. 14) to rescue 12 kayakers in distress in the San Juan Islands near the Canada-U.S. border.

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Orcas based kayakers rescued by Canadian police

By Journal/Blackpress staff