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One pup takes a good look at the humans gathered on the shoreline.

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Return to the wild

Five seal pups may not have realized it, but Oct. 21 was to be their last morning in…

Contributed photo by Olivia Vanni / The Herald
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson

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County Democrats Present Bob Ferguson

Submitted by the San Juan County Democrats

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Building for the next generation: San Juan County explores development of new Public Services Center

Submitted by San Juan County

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An Alligator Lizard basking on a sewer cover on Main Street, Eastsound; note the regrown tail.

Life

The mysterious Northern Alligator Lizards

By Russel Barsh

Kids at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center.

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State awards LIFRC $148,610 for environmental education

Submitted by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office

Contributed photo by Gene Helfman
Jubilant Lobos (left to right) Andris Meisner (#11), Juan Pelligrino, Henry Robles (20), and Ethan Patrick mob Jacob Velazquez-Velazco after his third and clinching goal of the match against Coupeville Oct 17.

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A dramatic Lopez overtime win

You couldn’t ask for a better homecoming. The 4-4 Lobos, fresh from an overtime shoot-out win against LaConner,…

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Sports

Sports rundown

By Mycah Lupine

Orcas Love photo

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Local rock band to debut at Grange for Halloween dance party

All ages are invited to kick off their Halloween festivities with a cosmic dance party at the Orcas…

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‘The Crevice Garden and Plant Conservation at Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy’ zoom presentation

Submitted by the Orcas Garden Club

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Junior defender Rafael Velazquez thwarts the Providence attack in the Lobos 3-0 loss on Sept. 22nd at home.

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Lopez Soccer plays well against Providence

By Gene Helfman

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Master Gardeners out and about.

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Master Gardener training available

Submitted by San Juan County Master Gardeners

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Governor Inslee, District Manager Ric Carr and Board Chair Pam Stewart at Take It or Leave It

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Gov. Inslee visits Lopez Solid Waste facility

Submitted by Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District

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With Director of Finance and Administration Todd Lamphere, Major Construction Communications Manager Suanne Pelley, Oiler Devon Baxton, Gov. Jay Inslee, WSDOT Deputy Secretary Amy Scarton, System Electrification Program Administrator Matt von Ruden and Chief Sustainability Officer Kevin Bartoy following the meeting

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Gov. Jay Inslee tours Kaleetan on way to Lopez Island

Submitted by the Washington State Ferries