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Two Southern resident orcas nearing death

Two Southern resident orcas nearing death

Disaster preparation meetings begin

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Disaster preparation meetings begin

As islanders, it is imperative for residents to have food, water and other necessities stockpiled to last them…

The retaining wall at the Orcas ferry landing was extended to provide a protected pathway to the future pedestrian park.

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Councilmember Rick Hughes year-end review

Update: A previous version of this article (including the one in print) misidentified the acronym that was used…

New state representative meets with San Juan officials

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New state representative meets with San Juan officials

Voices 170 miles from the state capital can still be heard.

Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 2

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Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 2

At the end of the year, The Islands’ Sounder takes a look at the biggest headlines of the…

Contributed photo/Kwiaht                                Blackmouth salmon.

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Fish for science this winter with Kwiaht

Submitted by Kwiaht.

Contributed photo/SJIMA                                Gareth Curtiss sculpts the face of the statue.

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Art in motion

Art in motion | Friday Harbor statue is sculpted in front of museum onlookers

Trespassing transgressors, drinking drivers and auto accidents | San Juan County Sheriff Log

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Trespassing transgressors, drinking drivers and auto accidents | San Juan County Sheriff Log

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

Committee helps plan transition for public school Montessori classroom

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Committee helps plan transition for public school Montessori classroom

Submitted by the Orcas Island School District.

CenturyLink outage disrupts 911 services

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CenturyLink outage disrupts 911 services

Communities across the nation were without the ability to call 911 due to a Century Link outage in…

San Juan County projects receive more than $277K for salmon recovery

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San Juan County projects receive more than $277K for salmon recovery

Salmon recovery projects in San Juan County were awarded $277,742 from the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board on…

Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 1

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Top 10 stories of 2018 | Part 1

At the end of the year, the Islands’ Sounder takes a look at the biggest headlines of the…

Washington ranks in top 10 for the healthiest states in the U.S.

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Washington ranks in top 10 for the healthiest states in the U.S.

Washington ranks as the ninth healthiest state in the nation this year, leading the way for the Pacific…