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Commercial fishing vessel ran aground on south end of Henry

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New ferry schedule to take current challenges into account

Over 120 citizens tuned in to the Washington State Ferry Service presentations April 23 and April 24 that…

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Hannah Heights receiving funding for new well

Hannah Heights Homeowners Association has secured 1.2 million dollars from the state toward drilling a new well. The…

The Juvenile Delinquents aboard their boat, Loose Cannon, as they train to compete in the 710-mile race from Victoria B.C. to Ketchikan, Alaska.

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Orcas Island teens to compete in Race to Alaska

While most high school students will be preparing for their final exams and wrapping up their school year…

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Gooseberry flower fly (Syrphus ribesiii)

What buzzes like a bumblebee, dresses like a yellowjacket, and eats aphids for breakfast?

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Gene Helfman

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Author Talk: Lopez Island author Gene Helfman discusses prize-winning eco-thrillers

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Conservation advocates sue over Lower Columbia River hatchery programs

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Wolverines baseball and softball teams show skill against Coupeville

While Coupville baseball and softball teams proved tough to beat Apil 16 on the Linde Community Fields, both…

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A water spigot by the Gazebo at the Fair.

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Town upholds notice of water violation

The town council issued a unanimous decision April 18, to uphold the notice of water usage violation at…

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Shannon Plummer and Toni Obrad

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Coach Shannon Benefit Fund

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Ska Island performing at the SJI Brewery for the Great Island Clean-Up

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Volunteers cleaned 115 miles of roads and beachs

Volunteers cleaned 115 miles of roads and beachs

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San Juan Island Open to be nationally sponsored

The 4th annual San Juan Island Open will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Roche Harbor disc…

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Nicolas West

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Canadian kayakers found

UPDATE: On April 24, the Sidney/North Saanich Royal Canadian Mounted Police updated the public that the two men…