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Caring for local veterans
Survivors of war have traveled between worlds – from war to peace. As they traverse these two planes…
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Orcas Island home sales make a big jump
For the last few years islanders have asked the same question – when will the economy bounce back?…
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Fire Department talks to community about after-hour emergencies
As the sun shone through the window, more than 50 community members sat inside the Eastsound Fire Hall.
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Interacting with the wild world of Orcas Island
There are no bears, wolves or mountain lions on the island. When the sun goes down there is…
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The gift of fatherly advice
Christopher Peacock has had years to perfect the art of fathering, from raising three kids to working in…
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Tent caterpillars have returned
They seem to be everywhere – appearing in wriggling masses from out of the blue. And when spied,…
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Nifty nettles
The clouds come in and the rains come down. The upside is that all that moisture gives us…
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Inside look at mental health in SJC
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting left Americans horrified and confused as to how this could happen.
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Road to learning
Everyone was frustrated. Students could not understand the homework and their Spanish-speaking parents were struggling to help, but…
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A singer with soul
There are numerous perks to watching Ruthie Foster perform. Two highlights are her bright smile and powerhouse voice…
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A singer with soul
There are numerous perks to watching Ruthie Foster perform. Two highlights are her bright smile and powerhouse voice…
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Winners of ‘amazing moms’ contest
The Sounder’s Mother’s Day contest not only gave Matthew Laslo-White and Donna Laslo a chance to appreciate each…
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School looks at solar energy
Robert Dash stands outside of the school on a sunny spring day looking at rooftops – a surface…