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Jeffrey Cohan.

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‘Baroque in Transition: The Treble Viol’ on Saturday, June 27

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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San Juan County Council proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day

The San Juan County Council approved a proclamation on Tuesday, June 9, recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth…

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While orcas and salmon declined, ocean harvests of Puget Sound Chinook were significantly underestimated for decades

Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy.

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From left to right: LICSF board member Sheldon Haber; awardees Danielle Arnott, Naima Garcia, Evelyn Aguilar-Clavel, Kimber Estey, Nikolai Kazakov, Kaileah Poole, Ana-Sophia Rempel; and LICSF board member Tom Cowan.

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Seven awards, $48K: Community support breaks scholarship foundation record

By Gretchen Wing

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Forest School.

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Islands rise to the challenge: Early childhood education fights for its future

As state and federal funding shrinks, San Juan County school districts and nonprofits are finding creative ways to…

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The Fourth of July parade.

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‘Lopez Through Time’ is Fourth of July parade theme

Submitted by the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce.

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PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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PeaceHealth Peace Island earns Level III stroke certification

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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Orca Action Month film series

Four free events, six documentary films, one urgent story.

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Is your boat ready for the season?

Submitted by San Juan County.

Darrell Kirk photo.
“Helena Handbasket” attending the No Kings Rally on Orcas Island in 2025.

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San Juan County proclaims June Pride Month, community leaders call for action beyond words

The San Juan County Council formally proclaimed June as Pride Month at its Tuesday morning meeting on May…

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Dr. Sharon Gill.

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Full-time doctor recruited for Lopez Clinic

Submitted by the Lopez Island Hospital District.

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Lanterns made by the community.

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Winner of the LCCA Spirit Award Debbie Collins: Volunteering as an act of love

Submitted by the Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts.

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Kiley Willemsen (right) passes the baton to Lulu Velazquez in the women’s 4x400 m relay at Coupeville. Below: Benjamin Stephenson (right) hands off to Andris Meissner in the men’s 4x400 relay. Both the men and women took first place in their respective 4x400 races.

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Lobos shine at Coupeville track meet

By Gene Helfman