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Local author publishes second killer whale novel

Can a killer whale born and raised in captivity be released into the wild to become free-living and…

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End-of-year town hall event with Council member Jane Fuller

Submitted by San Juan County.

Russel Barsh photo.
Yellow Sand Verbena in full bloom. One of the rare dune wildflowers that is threatened by activities like trails, trampling and burrowing.

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Life and death in the dunes, with foxes

Life and death in the dunes, with foxes

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County recognizes Native American Heritage Month with proclamation and affirms tribal engagement efforts

Submitted by San Juan County.

Woodsia Workshop Textiles by Kristin Twigg.

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Holiday Bazaar returns to support education organizations

Submitted by event organizers.

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Come home and celebrate: Lopez Island School 85th Anniversary, Oct. 10-11, 2026 | Date change announcement

Submitted by Lopez Island School.

EDC logo teaser

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EDC invites input from islanders on health insurance

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

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Washington State Ferries updates

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Make your voice heard: Council to hold public hearing on the 2025 Comp Plan Update

Submitted by San Juan County.

Russel Barsh photo.
Teal ducks swimming in Weeks Wetland Preserve on Lopez.

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Avian flu season: Message from WDFW and Kwiaht

by Russel Barsh

photomanip of new OPALCO logo over photo from OPALCO's flickr.

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OPALCO conducting a member survey through Dec. 12

Submitted by the Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

Sara Wysocki photo. Lopez Island School District’s Associated Student Body and Principal Linda Martin received a $140,000 donation from Lopez Island Education Foundation, with its board of trustees and donors, teachers and students in attendance on Sept. 9.

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LIEF bridges the gap

Submitted by the Lopez Island Education Foundation.

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2025 Winter Flea & Craft Market returns to the Fairgrounds Dec. 6 and 7

Submitted by San Juan County.