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Darrell Kirk photo. Co-op volunteers and staff during a meeting.

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Orcas Food Co-op embraces shared leadership model as founder moves on | Three longtime managers step into co-general manager roles, embodying cooperative spirit through collaborative leadership

By Darrell Kirk

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Early-bird registration now open for the 2026 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit

Submitted by the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, WSU SJC Extension.

Contributed photo. Stephanie Anne Johnson and their band.

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Soulful sounds of Stephanie Anne Johnson

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Contributed photo. Hiroya Tsukamoto.

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A journey through strings and stories

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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Grilled Cheese Showdown 2026

Submitted by the Orcas Island Education Foundation.

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San Juan Islands Conservation District offers free biochar kiln workshops to combat wildfire risk and boost soil health |Hands-on training teaches islanders to transform forest debris into valuable soil amendment while reducing fire danger

By Darell Kirk

Contributed photo. Geri and David Turnoy at the Orcas Food Bank.

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Food heroes: David and Geri Turnoy

by Asifa Pasin Welch

Darrell Kirk photo. A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo. Community members take part in a vigil for Renee Good.

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Community gathers for silent vigil in memory of Renee Nicole Good

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. OPAL has purchased eight rentals on Crosswind Lane and will steward them as permanently affordable apartments for households of middle and moderate income.

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OPAL purchases Crosswind Apartments | Another eight rentals affordable for households of moderate and middle incomes

Submitted by OPAL Community Land Trust.

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Choi receives ‘exceptional’ sentence for rape conviction

Warning: the following story contains details of sexual assault.

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Forbidden fire; succession of speeders | SJC sheriff’s log

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

Russel Barsh photo. A red-backed jumping spider with a honeybee it caught in mid-air.

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Natural history essay, January 2026: Iridescent dancers

by Russel Barsh