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Complexions dance group.

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Orcas raised dancer performs with New York troupe in Seattle

by Gray Gailey

Contributed photo.

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Federal cuts cripple Island Conservation Corps training program

By Paul Andersson

Albert Stoynov photo.

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Fire protection classifications: Impact on Orcas Island

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

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Gallivanting goat; missing mail; sign shenanigans | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

San Juan County Courthouse

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Federal upheaval rocks the islands | Part 1

San Juan County is experiencing the effects of the federal administration’s sweeping changes, both directly through funding freezes…

Contributed photo.

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Community comes together for successful 2025 Spring Great Islands Clean-Up

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Orcas Center Summer Concert Series announced

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

The Moss family in 2023. From left to right, with current ages: Kiley Quill (18), Stephanie, Brian, Levi (24), Ezra (12), Isaac (19), Ethan (19) and Haley (25).

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Stephanie Moss: mothering for nearly half her life

The Sounder sat down with Stephanie Moss, co-director of “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland,” to talk about motherhood. This…

Doug Boyden photo.

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Honoring the mother orca

Walter Henderson’s knowledge of woodcarving is vast and deep.

The track team.

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Help make history for Orcas track and field | A senior project

by Forest Frausto

Chair yoga. Contributed photo.

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Orcas Senior Center events

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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Criminal camping; canned contractor | SJC Sheriff’s Log

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

Aiden Parkerson posting a photo of his outdoor math practice and describing it to his parents.

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Thank you, Gates Foundation | Letter

by Jennifer Johnston