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A red-backed jumping spider with a honeybee it caught in mid-air.

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Natural history essay, January 2026: Iridescent dancers

by Russel Barsh

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Linnea Anderson, Tom Kearney and Dave Zeretzke.

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Juvenile Court — supporting island youth

The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs…

Contributed by Sean Trew
Clear skies and calm seas during the Around the County race.

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Little wind but lots of fun during Around the County Regatta

The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers…

Sarah Geist photo.
Gretchen lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on Dec. 22.

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First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines

Submitted by the Orca Network.

Edee Scriven photo.
Sandy Melzer facilitates town hall.

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Town hall clarifies Lopez Clinic’s future

Submitted by Gretchen Wing.

Gene Helfman photos.
Top: Kylie Willemsen brings down a rebound while (left to right) Evelyn Aguilar-Clavel, Betty Burt (40), Dani Arnott (33) and Elle Patrick (10) ready to move the ball down the court. Bottom: Nathan Kinney grabs a rebound, while Jack Leyde (30), Kayden Sarazin (32), Benji Stephenson (12) and Ian Cankusic (10) look on.

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Lobos win home openers

By Gene Helfman

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Top stories of 2025: Part 2

By Colleen Smith Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk

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Registration open for Marine Naturalist Training Program

Submitted by The Whale Museum.

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A ferry in the San Juans

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Ferry reservation system faces delays, critics question lack of user testing

By Darrell Kirk

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Top stories of 2025: Part 1

By Colleen Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk

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Gov. Ferguson at a press conference.

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Gov. Ferguson amends emergency proclamation, directs $3.5M in support to flood-impacted Washingtonians

Submitted by the Washington Office of the Governor.

Conner Helms photo.

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First baby in K Pod since 2022

Just before the end of the year, Southern Resident killer whales welcomed a new addition to their struggling…

Gene Helfman photo.
Lobos juniors Kylie Willemsen (left) and Ruby Sausman go up to block in the match against Providence Christian at home, Sept. 26. Both Willemsen and Sausman received all-league honors in post-season voting.

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Volleyball season summary

By Gene Helfman