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Murder hornet.

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Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in Washington have been eradicated, officials say

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero

Sharp-tailed snake.

Life

Help name Kwiaht’s snakes

Submitted by Kwiaht.

Contributed photo by Gene Helfman
(Left) Dani Arnott hits for two of her thirteen team-leading points against Providence in the Lady Lobos’ 25-23 win at home. (right) Ethan Patrick goes in for a layup in the Mens’ 48-47 victory versus Providence. Patrick led scoring with twenty-five points.

Sports

Nail-biter Wins for Lobos Basketball

By Gene Helfman

Photo by Markus McGruff.

Life

WSF cracking down on pet policy| Repeat offenders could receive no trespass

By Kristina Stucki

Photo by Zachary Kadolph.

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Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

By Laurel Demkovich

EDC logo teaser

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EDC offers free ‘Tax Prep for Your Business’ workshop

Submitted by the Economic Development Council of San Juan County.

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

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OPALCO Board nominations are open

Submitted by Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

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Helicopter hullabaloo; offensive occupants; found fugitive; San Juan County Sheriff’s log

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

“Earthrise” by William Anders courtesy of NASA.

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Top stories of 2024

by Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding and Joanna Massey

Photo by Amber Fyfe-Johnson.

Life

Orcas preschoolers first participants in Washington State University study on outdoor time, childhood obesity and stress

by Kristina Stucki

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Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap

By Jerry Cornfield and Laurel Demkovich

Photo by Elijah Austin.

Life

San Juan County Parks and Fair announces new camping software, delaying reservation availability

The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is pleased to announce updates to the camping reservation…

Photo by René DeAnda.

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Chances for government shutdown escalate after Trump and GOP reject stopgap spending bill

By Jennifer Shutt