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Islanders push for Orcas Parks and Recreation District

The future of Orcas Rec is unclear – but a group of Orcas Islanders is taking matters into…

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VanderYacht Propane branches out to Orcas

VanderYacht Propane is a family-owned, multi-generational business that can now include Orcas Island on its list of service…

Dustin with his daughter Adrian and the big catch.

Life

Orcas man reels in catch of a lifetime

Dustin Coy’s July 4th weekend ended with a bang that had nothing to do with fireworks. He and…

Opinion

Stepping up to the plate

The hours are long, the pay is lousy, and it can be a thankless job, but that doesn’t…

Orcas Center volunteers showing off some of the stylish clothes they'll be wearing the night of the event. From left to right: Sukima Hampton

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Imagine…: A Beatles era party to benefit Orcas Center

The Fab Four are coming to Orcas. Okay, so it’s not the original musicians from Liverpool, but the…

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Orcas realtors put questions to county about CAO

Orcas realtors asked the county some tough questions last week. The Orcas Island Association of Realtors compiled a…

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Orcas School to begin year with robust schedule

Orcas School is one step closer to finalizing a 2009-10 budget. Last week the school board gave the…

Opinion

They’re called “safe and sane” for a reason

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The opening ceremony for the Born Learning Trail was on June 28.

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New trail to offer learning activities for kids

Kids and their families will be having a little extra fun when walking from Eastsound towards North Beach.…

Ray Dowdy at Lloyd Stearns’ grave in Olga.

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A promise kept – New Jersey man visits gravesite of Orcas soldier

When Ray Dowdy began visiting the graves of fallen soldiers he fought with in Vietnam, he knew there…

Terry Anderson playing at Island Hardware’s Anniversary Sale on June 20.

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On the Road with Terry Anderson – a.k.a Dr. Dirty

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Many speak out at Council Work Session on Orcas

It was a productive four hours during the County Council’s work session on Orcas. Islanders voiced their opinions…

Opinion

Save the elephant ear

The San Juan County Fair depends on locals to keep it going. And now more than ever, we…