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2024 Chip Seal Road Map for Orcas and San Juan Islands. Submitted photo.

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San Juan County announces resurfacing of nearly 16 miles of roads this summer

Submitted by San Juan County

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New Annual Member Festival a Huge Success!

Hiester and Osterman Win Seats in OPALCO 2024 Board Election

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Community gathering of thanks for Dr. Frank James

Submitted by San Juan County

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Dirty Cello returns to the Village Green for the 2024 Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center.

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Orcas Center Summer Concert Series Announced

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Inslee issues emergency proclamation for imminent danger of spongy moth infestation

Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today due to the imminent danger of an infestation of the…

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Gov. Inslee with county officials

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Gov. Inslee and Assistant Secretary of WSF meet with county officials

Gov. Inslee and Assistant Secretary of WSF meet with county officials

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Lopez Children’s Center is one of the 19 non-profit participants in Give Lopez.

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Give Lopez – An Annual Spring Fundraiser May 9th – 23rd

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Allison O'Sullivan, horticulturist / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Exploring the use of edible plants in beautiful gardens

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.

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Misbehaving minors, hostile hounds, financial fraud | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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The Juvenile Delinquents aboard their boat, Loose Cannon, as they train to compete in the 710-mile race from Victoria B.C. to Ketchikan, Alaska.

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Orcas Island teens to compete in Race to Alaska

While most high school students will be preparing for their final exams and wrapping up their school year…

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Gene Helfman

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Author Talk: Lopez Island author Gene Helfman discusses prize-winning eco-thrillers

Submitted by Griffin Bay Bookstore

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Kalama Hatchery

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Conservation advocates sue over Lower Columbia River hatchery programs

Submitted by Wild Fish Conservancy

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Dr. Herbie Duber

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County appoints acting health officer while search begins

Submitted by San Juan County Council