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Washington Supreme Court declares drug possession statute unconstitutional

Gaylord urges prompt action by legislature

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County Weekly Covid Case Update

Submitted by San Juan County.

Jennifer Johnston’s third-grade class at Orcas Island Elementary School. (Colleen Smith/staff photo)

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Island schools talk reopening strategies

For some island students, it’s been 11 months since they walked the halls of their school.

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Sweepstakes scam, mammal misfortune, vehicle vandals | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Lisa Bergman at the piano.

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Great composers get a makeover

Submitted by Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.

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A suds-soaked Otto after being flushed out of the drainage ditch.

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One cat’s harrowing tale and dramatic rescue

He’d been gone 12 days — days on the island that had dropped inches of snow and frightfully…

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San Juan County’s vacation rental discussion continues

San Juan County has issued permits for 1,002 vacation rentals, according to Erika Shook — 430 are active;…

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Kids during recess.

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Kids, parents and teachers rejoice in the re-opening of public school

Children have never been so thrilled to go to school.

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Ferry fracas, tree trouble, anonymous accidents | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Volunteers are currently assessing food systems in San Juan County.

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Food System Team forges ahead with work on Community Food Assessment

Submitted by Caitlin Leck, on behalf of the Food System Team.

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Juneteenth steps toward state holiday status

By Sydney Brown

A variety of spurge laurel photos to help identify the noxious plant. (Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board/Contributed photos)

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Purge the spurge

by Jason A. Ontjes

Socrates Cafe is starting soon.

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Busy times at Orcas Senior Center

Orcas Socrates Café