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  • Nationally recognized Orcas Island Film Festival happens this weekend

    ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. – The nationally recognized Orcas Island Film Festival is kicking off its 12th year of movie magic this weekend.

    The festival has about 40 different films and usually features movies that get Oscar attention.

    Last year’s Oscar winners included Flow — winner of best animated feature — and Conclave, nominated for best picture.

    The festival was listed as one of USA Today’s top ten film festivals in the United States in 2023.

    What they’re saying:

    “These are the top films that are out of the season,” said Donna Laslo, producer and co-director of the festival. “I realized we have to really step it up on our side. We have this incredible island to bring people to, great hospitality and these incredible films,” she added.

    One of this year’s standout films is the movie, “Christy”, which is getting Oscar buzz, and stars Washington local, Sydney Sweeney.

    The festival runs until Sunday.

    For more information, go to the Orcas Island Film Festival webpage.

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  • Mama bear killed by deputy in Colorado wildlife hazing

    Mama bear killed by deputy in Colorado wildlife hazing

    A mama bear was fatally shot by a San Juan County sheriff’s deputy in Silverton this week after a beanbag round used to haze wildlife penetrated her stomach.

    Several people called 911 just after 9 p.m. Tuesday to report someone harassing bear cubs near the 1300 block of Greene Street, the sheriff’s office said Thursday.

    A deputy arrived to find a crowd of people in a narrow alley with a mama bear and her two cubs and directed the bystanders to leave the area before using a beanbag round to get the sow off the roof.

    As the bear headed down the block with her cubs, the officer used a second beanbag round to keep her moving out of downtown. The second shot penetrated the bear’s lower abdomen and killed her, the sheriff’s office said.

    Sheriff’s officials contacted Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, who removed the bear and captured, tagged and relocated the two cubs.

    “The officer involved was acting accordingly, using commonly practiced methods, and attempting to save this bear’s life, not cause any serious harm. This is a most unfortunate incident, and our entire office is saddened by the outcome,” agency officials said in a statement.

    Katie Langford

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