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Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns | San Juan County’s vaccination rates leave the community vulnerable

By Dr. Evan Buxbaum

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Goodbye, El Capitan: IOSA in action

By Bill Symes, IOSA volunteer, and Elaina Thompson, director of IOSA

Clay Banks photo.

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DEI shutdowns “not going to happen” in Washington state

By Taylor Richmond

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Criminal camping; trio of trespassers | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Front row, l-r: Elliot Wooding, David Nunez, Brooks Hawley and Caden King. Back row, l-r: Anston Fegans, Geo Averna, Cru Hawley and Aria Griffin.

Sports

Orcas Wrestlers play in State Tournament in Tacoma Dome

Submitted by the Orcas Island Wrestling Club.

Pea Patch delegation visits with Rep. Lekanoff in Olympia to advocate for Pea Patch Community Campus funding. From l-r: Rusty Diggs, Suzanne Olson, Alex Callen, Rep. Lekanoff, Mariah Armenia, Bob Morris.

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Rep. Lekanoff sponsors 2025 Pea Patch capital request: Town Hall meeting March 15 at the Fire Hall, 5 p.m.

Submitted by Pea Patch Community Campus staff.

Some members of Island Primary Care, left to right: Kailley, Bridget, Mary, Alenna, Gabi, Syann and Noah.

Life

Hospital district seeking levy increase on April ballot

Maintaining healthcare services in a rural community can be financially challenging.

“Wes Anderson Playlist” cast.

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Marty Isenberg brings his “Wes Anderson Playlist” to Orcas Center on March 22

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge Island.
Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge, answers a question during a town hall meeting at Bremerton on Jan. 18. Nance island-hopped throughout different island communities to hear their concerns and stories.

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Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries

By Juan Jocom

The winning Orcas Island chess team, left to right: Orion “Arrow” Johns, Max Dickey-Vollmer, Lamai Hons, Colter Bond and Thurmond Russel.

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Orcas High School wins state chess competition

Orcas Island High School can add state chess champions to its trophy case.

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Bizarre brightness; canine car chaos | San Juan County Sheriff’s log

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

Maria Bullock weaving a basket.

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Willow cultivation and crafting by Maria Bullock

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.

Asleep at the Wheel.

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Asleep at the Wheel – Live at Orcas Center

Submitted by the Orcas Center.