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Washington State Senate bans net pen operations
Raising invasive salmon in Washington waters is one step closer to being permanently banned. The Washington state Senate…
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Lopez Man charged with possession of a controlled substance
Nicholas William Zoerb, 18, of Lopez Island was arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with possession of a…
News
Jeep recovered from water at Anacortes; sailings to mainland resume
An Everett woman, 30, died when she drove off the dock at the Anacortes Ferry Landing on the…
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Stand Up Men’s message resonates through the islands
A movement is spreading like wildfire across the country, fueled by brave individuals coming forward to share their…
Opinion
What we can do today to help the orcas | Reporter’s Notebook
In a perfect world, the Southern resident killer whales would be thriving. They would spend all day swimming…
News
How vessel noise affects killer whales
By slowing down just 3 knots, ships can reduce their noise pollution by half. Any reduction of man-made…
Life
Matthew Laslo of Orcas performs on Chinese television
Everyone on Orcas knows that Matthew Laslo is an amazing magician, and now more than 270 million people…
News
Another supermoon, over San Juan Island, on the way
In two months, Orcas Island will have witnessed three supermoons
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County awarded $10,000 in public records lawsuit
Edward Kilduff of Lopez Island was ordered to pay San Juan County $10,000 for “bringing an improper lawsuit”…
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Second wrongful death lawsuit filed in carbon monoxide poisoning case
Troy Sullivan and Kelli Ashcraft were discovered dead in a home outside of Friday Harbor.
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Orcas woman arrested for allegedly hiding a fugitive and possessing drug paraphernalia
Kami Philbrook, 29, was arrested by San Juan County Sheriff’s deputies on Nov. 20 for allegedly violating the…
News
Orcas Park and Ride opens
The park and ride at the Orcas Ferry Landing hit a few rough spots along the way before…
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Halloween in Eatsound
Islanders of all ages hit the streets on Halloween to trick or treat at local businesses.