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Celebrating 100 years of parks
This year Washington State Parks celebrate 100 years. Moran State Park was added to the list in 1921,…
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San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reaches out to the community
Around 30 members of the community, including Deputy Doug Maya and Sgt. Scott Taylor, gathered to discuss issues…
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Music for your heart, soul and brain
More than 100 musicians join forces to support programs in the school
Life
Crossroads lectures are back
Humans with our large complex brains have an innate thirst for knowledge, whether understanding nature or delving into…
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Orcas woman’s fight for survival
Thorson-Shaepe, 36, a long-time Orcas Island resident, is recovering from multiple injuries after a single-car rollover near the…
Opinion
Behind the scenes of Orcas Has Talent | Reporter’s notebook
The lights come up, the crowd is silent, the air still. We sing, exposing truths we usually hide.…
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Orcas hot topics discussed at council meeting
The future of solid waste now that the Exchange has gone up in flames. Progress on the Mt.…
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Exchange fire is confirmed as accidental
The Exchange, located at the Orcas Transfer station, burned to the ground in the early evening of Feb.…
Opinion
Valentine musings | Reporter’s notebook
Candy hearts that taste of chalk, cheesy greeting cards, glassy-eyed teddy bears. These are the images that come…
Life
A night of music and Grace
When Grace McCune starting performing professionally, there were moments when she felt nervous. For island audiences who have…
News
Dawn of a new era
The future of OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative to bring high-speed Internet to the islands is in the hands of…
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Taylor named new sergeant
Deputy Scott Taylor is stepping up to the position of sergeant. The sergeant spot on Orcas and Lopez…
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Candidates answer the tough questions
It was a tough crowd. About 20 audience members were crawling on the ground, growing restless, often spoke…