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The canoes arriving in Olga, being greeted by Salmonberry students.

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International Indigenous leaders unite at Orcas Island’s ‘Gathering of the Eagles’

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo.

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Update on Washington State Ferries crew shortages

Submitted by Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association.

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Lifted lamps; drowsy driver | San Juan County Sheriff’s log

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

Flier

Life

Sports-related senior projects

by Kate Long

Vikings.

Sports

Orcas Island boys win second straight state golf title; Malo places top 10 for girls

By Declan O’Malley

Contributed photo.

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Incident at Henry Island: A day in the life

By Bill Symes

Peter Fisher’s photo “Grove at Sunset.”

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Art opening honors sacred history of Madrona Point

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

The Orcas ferry terminal in the early part of the 20th century when transportation was via a steamer boat. WSF began operating in 1951.

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Orcas ferry terminal contract to change hands | Russell family retires after 48 years

After 48 years at the helm, the Russell family is retiring from running the Orcas ferry landing.

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Delinquent driver; car conflagration | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Ernest Ojeh photo.

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Transportation on Orcas Island goes electric

Bruce Benton presented the following update during the Earth Day events on two major grants that are dramatically…

Annie and Ellie Davis. Contributed photo.

Life

OrcasFest: Island-style music and dance ramble

Submitted by Tashi Litch, OrcasFest.

Chief Chad Kimple, right.

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Wildfire Awareness month in the San Juans | Readiness event with DNR, fire departments and more

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Local organic eggs

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Federal upheaval rocks the islands (Part 2)

President Donald Trump’s executive orders and funding freezes continue to impact the islands through various departments and organizations.…