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Mariachi music for the soul
Wenatchee High School students are traveling across the state spreading happiness, cultural pride and hope for the future…
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Nunez faces uncertainty
Last winter, Benjamin Nunez Marquez was preparing for his deportation out of the U.S. to his native country…
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Benjamin Pollard wins All School Spelling Bee | Slide show
After tough 12 rounds Benjamin Pollard said the magic letters, “j-u-r-i-s-d-i-c-t-i-o-n.”
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Library profile | Nita Couchman
Editor’s note: The Orcas Island Library is hoping to embark on an expansion of its facility. In the…
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Orcas Has Talent auditions
There will be singing, aerial silk performing, magic and a few surprises.
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History essay winners
Nancy Knapp tells her students when they write to “leave your readers wanting more and wondering what happens…
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Start the New Year right
Last week, the Sounder asked readers to share their hopes and dreams for the New Year. Your responses…
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A mysterious creature in our midst
They are the vampires of the sea, roaming our waters at night and drinking blood. They feed off…
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Swan meets tragic end
The lone Trumpeter swan seen on the shores, and on the waters, of Crescent Beach was found dead…
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Islander to spend year in Haiti
After three years of traveling back and forth from Haiti to Orcas, Rosedanie Cadet has decided to spend…
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A rare swan sighting at Crescent Beach
A lone Trumpeter swan has been seen on the shores, and on the waters, of Crescent Beach in…
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Kokanee salmon are returning to Moran Creek
The Fish Hatchery in Moran State Park had a busy night last week. Hatchery staff helped sixty-two pairs…
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Why medical air care raises concern
Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien made it clear to islanders that his main priority is the safety of…