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Left to right: Brie, Havarti, Colby and Romano.

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After surviving a housefire in Eastern Washington, four dogs are looking for new homes on Orcas

This past May, a devastating fire in Moses Lake killed 25 dogs.

One of two derelict vessels removed from Fisherman Bay by Port of Lopez.

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San Juan County’s Derelict Vessel Program seeks community support to minimize environmental impacts of neglected boats

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo County Clerks from across the state converged in Friday Harbor last week for the 117th Annual WSACC Conference.

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Washington Clerks gather in Friday Harbor

San Juan Island hosted the annual summer conference of the Washington State Association of County Clerks last week.

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Walkabout celebrates tenth year

Submitted by Lopez Community Trails Network.

Contributed photo by Howie Tom L pod off of Tofino, British Columbia.

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Possible new baby in L Pod

Submitted by the Center for Whale Research

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Many choices for fun on July 4th on Lopez

Lopez Island Lions Club Fourth of July Fun Run/Walk

Contributed photo by the Washington State Transportation Commission The Washington State Transportation Commission met in Friday Harbor June 21-22. Their monthly meeting included presentations by the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County Council and Staff, the Port of Friday Harbor, Lopez Port Authority, Island Air Ambulances, Kenmore Air, and public comment from concerned citizens.

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Washington State Transportation Commission met in Friday Harbor

The Washington State Transportation Commission held its monthly meeting in Friday Harbor on June 21, and their timing…

Contributed photo County Clerks from across the state converged in Friday Harbor last week for the 117th Annual WSACC Conference.

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Washington Clerks gather in Friday Harbor

San Juan Island hosted the annual summer conference of the Washington State Association of County Clerks last week.

Contributed photo by Sacred Ground

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New Island Marble Butterfly website flies forward

Submitted by On Sacred Ground.

Toby Cooper photo. Councilmembers Jane Fuller, Cindy Wolf and Christine Minney meet at Orcas Center.

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Council meeting on Orcas covers permit delays; American Rescue Plan Act funding; and more

by Toby Cooper

Contributed photo by Madrona Murphy The Forest tent caterpillar is on the left, and the Western tent caterpillar is on the right.

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Tent caterpillars are bad this year, but don’t panic!

Contributed by Madrona Murphy (Kwiaht).

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Race against blindness: Nine-year-old diagnosed with rare eye disease spends summer searching for sights

Submitted by event organizers.

Contributed photo Morgen at one of her numerous jobs.

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Lopez Lutheran Scholarship Committee announces winner

Submitted by the Lopez Lutheran Scholarship Committee for the Lutheran Church in the San Juans.