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Left to right: Sam Fowler, Raymond Harvey, Bryce Peterson, Dave Alexander and Jason Gross.

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Sheriff’s deputies sport beards, raise $1,000

For four months last winter, deputies and detectives were decidedly more scruffy.

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Skyler Gregg joined the International Legion in Ukraine to fight alongside other volunteers.

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Orcas alum serving in Ukraine military

Skyler Gregg is a person of action.

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Friday Harbor man charged with sexual misconduct with a minor

The following story contains graphic details about sexual assault.

Crime coverage in San Juan County.

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Kevin Taylor found not guilty for murder of his wife after retrial

WARNING: The following story contains graphic details about domestic violence.

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A large flower made by Lynda Ransley.

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The women welders of Orcas

For four days every year, a group of women, covered in protective gear from head to toe, gather…

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Orcas Island School District teacher Catherine Laflin, Orcas Island Elementary School and Montessori Public Principal Lorena Stankevich and OISD teachers Alexa Nigretto and Anne Ford Mcgrath with some of the materials used in GLAD strategies for the classroom.

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English language students inspire new learning strategies for the classroom

English language learners are a growing and vital component of the American classroom.

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John Evans, former county council member, died on Aug. 2.

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Politics and plants | John Evans leaves behind a legacy

A passion for property rights led John Evans to serve three terms on the San Juan County Council.

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Life

Recognizing the contributions of our fathers | Editorial

This coming Sunday is a day to honor the father figures in our lives.

If you want to have fun on the water, you also have to follow safety guidelines.

Opinion

Stay safe while enjoying the water | Editorial

One of the true joys of living in the San Juans is getting out on the water.

Chris Hogle has been sentenced to five years.

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Christian Hogle sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges

Warning: The following story contains explicit details about sexual violence.

Memorial Day is May 31.

Opinion

The significance of Memorial Day | Editorial

It’s a three-day weekend. It’s the launch of summer. It’s barbecue time.

Readers weigh in on motherhood.

Opinion

The magic of motherhood | Editorial

In my life and experience of motherhood, I’ve come to realize that a traditional definition of that word…

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Ece Kocak, a volunteer driver on Lopez.

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IslandRides comes to Orcas after flourishing on San Juan and Lopez

For those who do not drive or have access to a vehicle, getting groceries or making it to…