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Danny and Val Obregon
    The Obregons — love, family and community
    By Heather Spaulding • February 14, 2026 1:30 am

    He was visiting friends on the island when Danny Obregon first met his soon-to-be wife, Val Obregon. She was an…

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    Contributed photos
“So Much Going On” by Lynne Mercer.
    Halo gallery demonstrates the power of art
    By Heather Spaulding • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    From paintings to ceramics and every medium in between, Halo Gallery and Studio is filled with local and regional art….

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    Concrete batch plant approved with conditions
    Concrete batch plant approved with conditions
    By Heather Spaulding • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    The hearings examiner denied an appeal of West Valley Holdings’ concrete batch plant, Jan. 16. The mobile plant is located…

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    Heather Spaulding/staff photo.
At left: Steve Buck and Becky Day present Brent Snow with the Sam Buck Community Service Award.
    Sam Buck Sr. Community Service Award and mayoral...
    By Heather Spaulding • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    Former Roche Harbor Resort General Manager Brent Snow was presented with the Sam Buck Community Service Award during the Friday…

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    Contributed photo.
Stepanie Anne Johnson.
    Stephanie Anne Johnson resets the soul with music
    By Heather Spaulding • January 29, 2026 1:30 am

    Stephanie Anne Johnson has opened for The Indigo Girls, Macy Gray, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, The Blind Boys…

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    Heather Spaulding \ Staff photo
A protester after the march, advocating for justice.
    Islanders walk out with noise
    By Heather Spaulding • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    While locally organized by Indivisible San Juan, the Free America Walk Out protest Jan. 20 was part of a nation…

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    Contributed photos
Violet Dolsen-Malone, Alison Power, Lilleigh Hastey, Ami Peckham, Ohia Nielsen
    ‘Legally Blonde Jr.’ — making friends in unlikely...
    By Heather Spaulding • January 21, 2026 1:30 am

    “Legally Blonde Jr.” – making friends in unlikely places

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    Heather Spaulding/staff photo.
    Islanders voice concern over Venezuela
    By Heather Spaulding • January 12, 2026 1:30 am

    It didn’t matter if it was drizzling or raining or how gray the sky was. Over 50 people turned out…

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    Contributed photos by Sean Trew
A boat passes kelp-covered rocks.
    Little wind but lots of fun during Round...
    By Heather Spaulding • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    crime
    Orcas man charged with luring and harassment
    By Heather Spaulding • January 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Robert Shaepe, a 54-year-old Orcas Island man, has been charged with one count of luring, a Class C felony, and…

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    Heather Spaulding/staff photo.
Amy Saxe-Eyler addressing the crowd on Nov. 13.
    Nonprofits provide overview on programs and needs
    By Heather Spaulding • January 6, 2026 1:30 am

    As the nation and states’ support networks thin, local nonprofits gathered together on Nov. 13 to discuss what they do…

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    Jen Henry photos.
Even dogs joined the race.
    Islanders kicked off New Year’s with a run...
    By Heather Spaulding • January 3, 2026 1:30 am

    The annual New Year’s Resolution 5K Run and Salish Splash was won in less than 20 minutes this year by…

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Linnea Anderson, Tom Kearney and Dave Zeretzke
    Juvenile Court — supporting island youth
    By Heather Spaulding • December 30, 2025 1:30 am

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

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