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Scientists document rare orca infanticide in Canadian waters

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Scientists document rare orca infanticide in Canadian waters

The Salish Sea made international news last week as word spread that scientists had observed two orcas kill…

Orcas prepares for “the big one”

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Orcas prepares for “the big one”

As islanders, it is imperative for residents to have food, water and other necessities stockpiled to last them…

The ‘Andromeda Strain’ of the wildlife world

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The ‘Andromeda Strain’ of the wildlife world

Dr. Joe Gaydos describes the ‘Andromeda Strain’ of the wildlife world

State Senate votes to ban net pens

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State Senate votes to ban net pens

Raising invasive salmon in Washington state waters is one step closer to being permanently banned.

How to be a citizen activist; Nick Licata visits Lopez

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How to be a citizen activist; Nick Licata visits Lopez

Nick Licata served on the Seattle City Council for 18 years, and now he’s coming to the islands…

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Lopez man charged with methamphetamine possession

Nicholas William Zoerb, 18, of Lopez Island was arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with possession of a…

Woman dies driving off Anacortes Ferry Landing dock; ferry service to mainland resumes

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Woman dies driving off Anacortes Ferry Landing dock; ferry service to mainland resumes

An Everett woman, 30, died when she drove off the dock at the Anacortes Ferry Landing on the…

Mandi Johnson photo

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How vessel noise affects killer whales

By slowing down just 3 knots, ships can reduce their noise pollution by half. Any reduction in man-made…

Stand Up Men’s message resonates through the islands

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Stand Up Men’s message resonates through the islands

A movement is spreading like wildfire across the country, fueled by brave individuals coming forward to share their…

The Good Lovelies return to the islands

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The Good Lovelies return to the islands

The three lyrical ladies that comprise The Good Lovelies have ventured the world over many times since making…

NASA/Goddard                                 Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio

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Supermoon hat trick

In two months, Orcas Island will have witnessed three supermoons

County awarded $10,000 in public records lawsuit

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County awarded $10,000 in public records lawsuit

Edward Kilduff of Lopez Island was ordered to pay San Juan County $10,000 for “bringing an improper lawsuit”…

Coalition presents first public hospital district town hall

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Coalition presents first public hospital district town hall

First of four meetings prior to the island voting on the formation of a public hospital district.