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Vikings going strong during short sports season

by Portia White

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Former OSC staffer and current school district librarian Vicky O’Keefe, with the realization of an idea.

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Little Free Library debuts at Orcas Senior Center

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San Juan County Courts resume jury trials

You will start seeing juror summonses again soon.

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Charter Review Commission Update

By Minor Lile

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The House of Representatives convenes to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with HR 4602, Jan. 21, 2019. Lekanoff is the only Native American in the Washington State Legislature.

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Washington state’s only Native American lawmaker cuts a path in Olympia

by Patric Haerle

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Celebrity volunteer Orcas Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lance Evans helped deliver hot meals as part of the March for Meals.

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Home delivery offers heart and health to area’s elders

Perhaps nothing says love better than a hot meal or a warm, smiling face. Just ask the dozens…

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Vikings baseball kicked off their season with a doubleheader against Mount Vernon Christian on March 16.

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Viking sports recap

by Portia White

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Talking about organic waste in San Juan County

More than 40 million tons of food waste ends up in landfills and combustion centers annually, according to…

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Insect interference, aircraft accidents, mistaken moorage | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Register online for Orcas Family Health Covid vaccine clinic

Orcas Family Health Center will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments on Tuesday, March 23, at…

The mobile dental unit is on the way.

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Mobile dental clinics offer Medicaid and uninsured patients access to care on Orcas Island

People in San Juan County who don’t have dental insurance or who are covered by Apple Health (Medicaid)…

Albert Strasser’s new book.

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Long-time islander releases children’s book about facing your fears

Albert Strasser was inspired to write a children’s book while living in a Buddhist monastery in Novia Scotia.

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More Customers, more hours, more fresh food:Orcas Food Bank in Covid year 2

by Rick Rhoads