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Wolverines’ girls’ basketball team wins against Orcas Vikings

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The San Juan islands were briefly transformed into a wintery wonderland, blanketed in snow just days before Christmas.

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The San Juan Islands transformed into a wintery wonderland

Approximately two feet of snow blanketed the islands Dec. 20, causing many people to slow down and stay…

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A sunflower star found at Eagle Cove in Aug. 2022. This individual was roughly 50 cm in diameter.
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A sunflower star found at Eagle Cove in Aug. 2022. This individual was roughly 50 cm in diameter.

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Fear and grazing in Kelp forests: How sunflower stars indirectly affect sea urchins

By Ross Whippo Ph.D.

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Santa (Bruce Martin)

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The holidays visit Lime Kiln

Snow and freezing temperatures couldn’t keep islanders away from the Friends of Lime Kiln Lighthouse Society’s Jingle and…

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A barred owl keeps an eye out for intruders.

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Keep an eye out for owls

The back of the head is one of owls’ favorite targets. Silently gliding from behind and with one…

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Becki Day and Tracy James.

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Chamber recognizes businesses at holiday festival

By Heather Spaulding

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Airplane fan Bob Rogers

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Village at the Harbor resident Bob Rogers

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Randy Gaylord shows off the gift presented to him by the Prosecutors Office staff.

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Islanders say farewell to Prosecuting Attorney Gaylord

By Heather Spaulding

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Preparing for incremental weather

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At the Gala.

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Be the change’ at the Friday Harbor Film Festival

By MaryRose Denton

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From left to right: Coach Tad Bremer, Grayson Matthews, Chelsi Pitman. assistant coach Sabrina Bremer, Caden Swan, Eduardo Garcia, Riley Bremer, Ethan Fitts, assistant coach Carlos Garcia Center, Mario Flores Gonzalez.

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Wolverine Wrestling team is ready to rumble

Wolverines wrestling is a small team and thoroughly excited for the season.

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Left to Right: Nathan Posenjak, Brady Johnson, Jaxson Waldron, Chris Gustafson, Jack Anderson, Mason Clark, Luke Totten, Jasper Williamson, Jonah Parsons, Cody Anderson, Drake Goodrich. Missing from the picture: Pierce Kleine, coach Brandyn Pedersen, assistant coach Bryan Germain, volunteer coaches Kyle Mapstead, Collin Williamson, and Jim McNary.

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Boys basketball- working as a team

The group of 12 boys that makes up the boy’s varsity basketball team grew up together and already…

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Front row, L to R: Caylee Morton, Sarah Cruz, Perla Garcia Sanabria, Lilly Carillo, Morgan Douglass Back row, L to R: Alli Moali (coach), Mia Blackmon, McKinnon Clark, Mia Germain, Vera Schoultz, Esme Smith, Audrey Allen, Melinda Larson, Bella Ross, Sue Grenfell (coach).

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Wolverines girls basketball- giving 100 percent in each game

With 14 varsity and 12 junior varsity players, head coach Sue Grenfell is looking forward to a thrilling…