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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…

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Ethan Patrick.

Sports

Lopez Island’s Ethan Patrick commits to play semi-pro basketball in Italy

by Declan O’Malley

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Jason Pratt photo.
Blue crayfish.

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West Virginia crayfish hunters find rare snake

By Darrell Kirk

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Valedictorian Kristian Freeman during the 2025 Commencement. Photo: Satya Curcio Photography.

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It takes an island | Class of 2025 graduates

by Heather Wallace

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Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday, June 21 at noon

Submitted by event organizers.

Photo by Conor Barnes, program manager for Leading Edge Environmental and Emergency Services.

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Over 50 federal, state and local first responders prepare for oil spill response in two-day training

Submitted by San Juan County.

Mick Haupt photo.

Sports

Orcas Island and Friday Harbor athletes honored in Northwest 2B/1B League Spring Sports Awards

By Declan O’Malley

Artist in residence Harlen Silverman performing a meditation on cello in the Doe Bay yoga studio.

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Doe Bay gives back through artist in residency

For the past six years, Joe and Maureen Brotherton have welcomed traveling musicians to Doe Bay Resort for…

Forest Frausto, Band Director Darren Dix and Henry Walker with their letters.
Not pictured: Calvin Saxe.

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Seven seniors from OIHS class of 2025 lettered for school music excellence

Submitted by the Music Advocacy Group.

Heather Wallace photo.
Left to right: Jordan, Bethany, Zach, Mandy and Johnny.

Life

A deeper shade of Dad

By Heather Wallace

Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience will take the stage on the Village Green.

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Celebrate community and ‘Whole Lotta Love’ at third annual Fourth of July picnic

Submitted by Carey Eskridge, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce.