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Emergency declared as Orcas Island ferry terminal damage chokes supplies

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Source: The Seattle Times Local News – The Seattle Times

Published November 12, 2026

The San Juan County Council declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to structural damage on the Orcas Island ferry terminal.

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