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“Magnolia Blossom,” 1925 by Imogen Cunningham.

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SJIMA summer exhibits June 11 through Sept. 14

Convergence & Divergence: The Family Aesthetic Two Parents, One Son. A Century of Vision.

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Monthly training brings oil spill volunteers to Orcas Island Marina

By Bill Symes and Elaina Thompson

Flora Vaught.

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Soroptimist awards $12,500 to FHHS girls during graduation

Submitted by Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor.

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SJICF Scholarship recipients.

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SJICF awards $115,500 in scholarships to local students

Submitted by the San Juan Island Community Foundation.

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Derina Harvey Band.

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Award-winning Derina Harvey Band comes to Friday Harbor

From knee-slapping fun to more emotional tunes, Celtic rock band Derina Harvey Band brings a fresh take on…

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Kristen Douglas Seitz and teacher Kate Douglas pose with Douglas Seitz’s sculpture “Crann Bethadh.”

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Sculptures unveiled in Youth Sculpture Mentorship Program

Submitted by the San Juan Island Sculpture Park.

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Lavender at the farm.

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Alchemy Art Center announces 25th Annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival

Including a headlining musical performance by La Doña

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“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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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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Amber Paulsen, Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Forest School on Orcas Island, the nation’s first forest school. Amber is also part of ECEI.

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Islands rise to the challenge: Early childhood education fights for its future

As state and federal funding shrinks, San Juan County school districts and nonprofits are finding creative ways to…

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PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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PeaceHealth Peace Island earns Level III stroke certification

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.

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Kristina Girvan’s Octavius.

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FHHS art student wins Governor’s Choice Award

Submitted by the San Juan Island School District.

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Sacred Sunrise Ceremony at Mount Constitution during the Gathering on the Eagles in late May of this year.

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Sacred languages discussed on sacred TiLeqw-iLhch during Gathering of the Eagles

At TiLeqw-iLhch (Haida Point) on Orcas Island, on May 21, during the sixth annual Gathering of the Eagles,…