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Protect reproductive rights this election | Editorial

The despair that haunted me for weeks after Roe V. Wade was overturned has not dissipated.

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The dead minke whale after it was towed to a beach on Blakely.

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Minke whale dies after being struck by large vessel

A 24-foot minke whale died after being struck by a large vessel in San Juan County waters.

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Orcas man arrested after allegedly breaking into home, flashing knife at officer and running away into woods

Matthew Edward Huffstodt, 33, of Deer Harbor, was apprehended by sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 2, three days after…

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Orcas man charged with assaulting a police officer

Brett Isaac Hickman, 42, has been charged in San Juan County Superior Court with one count of assault…

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A patient being flown with Airlift Northwest.

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Three memberships recommended for air ambulance coverage

If you live in the San Juans and you have a medical emergency that requires air transport to…

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There is help for those in crisis | September is suicide prevention month

Mental health conditions affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background.

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The kindness of strangers — and community | Editorial

It was not the holiday weekend we had envisioned.

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The wonder of the fair |Photos

The last time I wandered wistfully through the homemade jam aisle of the fair was in 2019.

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Aldous case to go to trial

The following story contains graphic details.

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Larsen votes to protect key human rights measures | Editorial

We commend Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) for taking a stand on two critical issues that could be in…

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California woman charged with burglary and malicious mischief

Serina Verlair Johnson, 30, of Costa Mesa, California, has been charged with one count of burglary in the…

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Orcas man charged with felony harassment

The following story contains details of violence.

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Back row: Jim Connell of Recovery in Community, Megan Neal of Recovery Rides and Anthony Terndrup, Compass Health Outpatient Program Manager for San Juan County. Front row: Claire Nollman of the Orcas Community Resource Center and Janine Heimerich of Recovery in Community.

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New program to help islanders receive transportation to off-island rehab centers

When an addict makes the decision to seek help, “what comes next?” is a big question.