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LSWDD and Cultural Access tax updates

Submitted by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government. The Observer…

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OPALCO board passes 2025 budget and rates

Submitted by Orcas Power & Light Cooperative.

Top, left to right: Glory Westervelt, Iris Ervin-McLean, Betty Burt (with ball) and Dani Arnot take off on a fast break against Cedar Park Christian. The Lobos won 33—24. Bottom, left to right: Tristan Buckallew (22), Jake Jonas (14) and Ethan Patrick (10) look on as Silas Gronley brings down a rebound against Cedar Park in the Lobos’ 59-43 victory at home. 
Photos by Gene Helfman.

Sports

A fast start for Lobos basketball

By Gene Helfman

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County Council considers extending agreement with Lopez Solid Waste to allow for more collaboration

During the Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 9, San Juan County Council discussed recent community feedback regarding the…

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Island Stage Left’s winter holiday show ‘Omnium Gatherum’ at Brickworks

Submitted by Island Stage Left.

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San Juan County Sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

Opinion

Public Works Department moving forward converting million-dollar residence to industrial storage

Submitted by Lynn Bahrych and the Shaw Compliance Alliance.

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Vessel sinks at Shipyard Cove Marina

By Jeff Noedel

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Business

Artwork that lasts a lifetime | Tattoo shop opens on Lopez

Sara Rose Kellenberger opened Lopez Island’s first public tattoo shop last fall after working out of a private…

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Public Works mobilizes response to repair Mackaye Harbor Road on Lopez Island

San Juan County’s Public Works Department will be performing limited repairs along Mackaye Harbor Road between Agate Beach…

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Rosario owners announce sweeping plans for 2025

by Kristina Stucki

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Some trashy news

The Solid Waste Alternatives Program was established about 11 years ago at the same time as the Lopez…

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Orcas and Lopez soccer players pick up all-league honors

by Declan O’Malley