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A coastal scientist guides participants through an exploration of shoreline ecosystems.

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Free community beach walks: Learn about our unique shorelines

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

Rush Linhart photo. Salt Spring Island.

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Sister island celebration to unite Orcas Island and Salt Spring Island through maritime flotilla | Up to 100 boats expected to participate in three-day cross-border friendship adventure

By Darrell Kirk

Pianist Hunter Noack.

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‘In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild’ comes to Orcas on July 16, 17

“In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” is back on Orcas Island this July.

New parking regulations

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New regulations at Orcas Park and Ride, Madrona Point and day-use docks

Following numerous incidents of islanders abusing parking services, the county is implementing new regulations.

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Absconded art; pavement pooch progeny | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Orcas Island resident detained by Coast Guard, Border Patrol

By Darrell Kirk

Joseph R. Tomelleri photo. A spotted ratfish.

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The unlikely king of the Salish Sea: Meet the Pacific Ratfish

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. Members of the Friday Harbor High School Eco Club traveled to Olympia earlier this year to meet with legislators.

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Recycling Reform Act passes, with big impacts on San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.

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An Orcas Island Fourth of July

The Fourth of July on Orcas Island isn’t your typical patriotic celebration.

Contributed photo. Protestors peacefully assemble for the No Kings protest.

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Residents rally for democracy in No Kings protest | Community gathers to defend constitutional principles and celebrate island’s inclusive values

By Darrell Kirk

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Darrell Kirk photo. Mike Jones (Haida), tribal president of Kasaan Village, speaks to the gathering at Orcas Center. Left to right: Kimokeo Kapahulehua (Maui); artist Christian White (Haida); Mike Jones (Haida); Jay Julius (Lummi) president; and Dana Wilson (Lummi).

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Historic meeting between Lummi and Haida Nations on Orcas | Ancestral leaders collaborate to heal historical wounds and reclaim traditional identity

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo.

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Solstice parade photo coverage

The 25th annual Orcas Island summer solstice parade danced its way down Main Street on June 21. This…