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Contributed photo by Russel Barsh Halictus tripartitus enjoying a woodland strawberry flower in the author’s garden.

Life

Are “sweat bees” sweaty?

By Russel Barsh,

Marley's Ghost.

Life

Marley’s Ghost kicks off free summer concert series

Submitted by Orcas Center.

Contributed photo by Kathryn Wheeler Lori Ann of Aurora Farms

Life

Food Hub allows islanders to connect with local farmers

By Kathryn Wheeler,

Contributed photo. Anna Fuller takes the baton from Maya Briggs to anchor the 4 x 400 m relay. The team of Fuller, Briggs, Ruby McClean, and Lily Nicholas earned a slot at the District Finals in Coupeville.

Sports

Lopez track shines at Lummi meet

By Gene Helfman,

Contributed photo A lethal dose of fentanyl

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Teens learn about dangers of fentanyl

An epidemic of fentanyl overdoses has been raging across North America for years. The waves of that epidemic…

Contributed photo by the World Bat Sanctuary A young Hoary Bat in care of Bat World Sanctuary, a conservation facility in Texas.

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Teddy bears with wings

By Russel Barsh, Director of Kwiaht.

Contributed photo Reese Hamilton on the Willamette campus

Life

Catching up with Lopez Graduates: Reese Hamilton

By Gretchen Wing.

Heather Spaulding Staff photo From left to right: Ken Crawbuck and friends shine a spotlight on gun violence.

News

Adding support to Everytown

Three islanders stood on the courthouse lawn on Mother’s Day Eve, May 13, adding their support to A…

NOAA Fisheries photo

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A second generation of Coho salmon found at the Land Bank’s Coho Preserve on Orcas

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo Senior golfer Deston Dupuis pitches onto the eighth green at the Lopez golf course during the match with Mount Vernon Christian, April 27th.

Sports

Lopez golf moves into post-season on a high note

By Gene Helfman,

Contributed photo.

News

Pace of growth stirs county turmoil; director of DCD leaves county

By Toby Cooper

Contributed photo.

News

Lopez Island Learn and Burn Workshop

Submitted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District.

Contributed photo Lopez Friends of Canoe Landings Volunteers help carry a canoe up the Odlin Park beach during the May 2022 canoe journey.

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Canoes are returning to Lopez

Submitted by Lopez Friends of Canoe Landings.