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Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

Darrell Kirk photo. “Helena Handbasket” attending the No Kings Rally on Orcas 2025.

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San Juan County proclaims June Pride Month, community leaders call for action beyond words

The San Juan County Council formally proclaimed June as Pride Month at its Tuesday morning meeting on May…

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SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

Contributed photo Nancy McDonnell Spaulding with the real life Angus.

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Nancy Spaulding’s children’s book ‘Angus and Anna’s Unexpected Adventure’ featured in Author Talks

Submitted by Griffin Bay Bookstore.

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Is your boat ready for the season?

Submitted by San Juan County.

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GoFundMe for island family

Submitted by friends and family members.

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San Juan County announces 2026 home funds available

Submitted by San Juan County.

Contributed photo by Marcella DiMaggio The Friday Harbor High School Class of 2026 received $550,000 in scholarships this year, as they live up to their motto- “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

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Congratulations, class of 2026!

By Marieke Danniau

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Civics trivia

Presented by the League of Women Voters.

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The quiet cure | The Nature of Things

By Kimberly Mayer

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Orca Action Month film series

Four free events, six documentary films, one urgent story.

Contributed photo. William Waldron Ray (Bill).

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William Waldron Ray (Bill) | Passages

May 23, 1944 - October 9, 2025

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Planning scars from the San Juans: Looking back to 2024

By Marc Santos