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OPALCO awarded $5.8 million to fund energy efficiency projects

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OPALCO awarded $5.8 million to fund energy efficiency projects

Submitted by OPALCO.

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J pod welcomes new calf

Submitted by The Center for Whale Research.

Meet this year’s Indian Island youth steward

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Meet this year’s Indian Island youth steward

Submitted by Kwiaht.

Council hears testimony on marijuana moratorium

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Council hears testimony on marijuana moratorium

The marijuana moratorium in San Juan County remains in effect for now. The county council was legally required…

Whale watchers oppose distance initiative

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Whale watchers oppose distance initiative

Four regional whale watching companies are suing an orca conservationist group and the county over a proposed ballot…

Quarterly review of San Juan County finances

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Quarterly review of San Juan County finances

by F. Milene Henley

Orcas Island 8th grader to play viola in London

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Orcas Island 8th grader to play viola in London

TJ Liblik first picked up a violin when he was just 5years old. With the guidance of the…

Colleen Smith/Staff Photo                                The 2019 Orcas High School graduating class. Senior projects will be presented on Tuesday, June 11.

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Senior projects help students grow

When an Orcas Island High School student becomes a senior, part of the year is dedicated to bettering…

Google Glasses open a new world for students

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Google Glasses open a new world for students

by Jessica Stahl

Visible vandalism; seat belt citations; malicious mischief | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Visible vandalism; seat belt citations; malicious mischief | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

July 4th news from the Orcas Island Chamber

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July 4th news from the Orcas Island Chamber

The Eastsound fireworks show is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, and the community parade is Saturday, July 6.

Lady Vikings fall to Friday Harbor in district playoffs

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Lady Vikings fall to Friday Harbor in district playoffs

by Kevin White

Give Orcas 2019 wraps up campaign | $237k awarded to local organizations

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Give Orcas 2019 wraps up campaign | $237k awarded to local organizations

by Laura Kussman