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    Carbon removal startup to work at Friday Harbor...
    By Isabel Ashley • July 30, 2024 1:30 am

    Next summer, the Seattle-based startup Banyu Carbon will be testing carbon-extraction technology at the Friday Harbor Marine Labs in an…

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    Island Stage Left celebrates 25 years
    By Isabel Ashley • July 9, 2024 1:30 am

    What began as a humble stage of four platforms and gray carpet, Island Stage Left’s productions have evolved into dazzling…

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The Juvenile Delinquents team pose for a picture in their gear. From Left to right: Bryce Lutz (Bellingham), Willow Gray (Bellingham), Dagny Kruger (Orcas) and Else Ranker (Orcas)
    Orcas teens return from 710 mile boat race...
    By Isabel Ashley • July 3, 2024 1:30 am

    After almost eight days of sailing, Orcas Island teens Dagney Kruger and Else Ranker finished the Race to Alaska on…

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    credit: Meg Pfeiffer
Luca Stricagnoli and his reversed triple neck guitar Photo
    Globally recognized guitarist Luca Stricagonli to perform on...
    By Isabel Ashley • June 11, 2024 1:30 am

    World renowned guitarist Luca Stricagnoli will be making his way to San Juan Island, Orcas and Lopez this June to…

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    Map of Trans Mountain oil tankers’ route with current and proposed safety precautions. Credit: Trans Mountain
    Expansion of Trans Mountain Pipeline will increase oil...
    By Isabel Ashley • June 4, 2024 1:30 am

    San Juan Island residents can expect a large increase in oil tanker traffic in the coming months with the completion…

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The Juvenile Delinquents aboard their boat, Loose Cannon, as they train to compete in the 710-mile race from Victoria B.C. to Ketchikan, Alaska.
    Orcas Island teens to compete in Race to...
    By Isabel Ashley • May 1, 2024 1:30 am

    While most high school students will be preparing for their final exams and wrapping up their school year this June,…

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    This undated photo provided by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shows LDWF personnel triage an oiled tricolored heron recovered at the Alliance Refinery oil spill in Belle Chasse, La. Louisiana wildlife officials say they have documented more than 100 oil-soaked birds near after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Hurricane Ida. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 that a growing number of oiled birds had been observed within heavy pockets of oil throughout the Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery in Belle Chasse, as well as nearby flooded fields and retention ponds along the Mississippi River. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries via AP)
    Webinar on financial responsibility for oil industry
    By Isabel Ashley • February 28, 2024 1:30 am

    On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Friends of the San Juans along with Washington Conservation Action, Re Sources, Mt. Baker Group of…

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    WSF outlines Service Contingency plan in bi-annual public...
    By Isabel Ashley • January 27, 2024 1:30 am

    On Jan. 17 and 18, Washington State Ferries (WSF) held a biannual meeting via Zoom to share service-wide updates and…

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