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Island Reproductive Health Initiative is committed to promoting sexual health

A critical island program has been reinvigorated.

Hannah with shelter director Kristina Snyder.

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Eleven dogs adopted in one week at the Orcas Animal Shelter | Two still looking for families

A record number of dogs from the Orcas Animal Protection Society found homes last week.

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The majority of the Rock on the Rock choir with members of the band. “What Dreams May Come” is an evening of music and dance featuring all ages.

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Rock on the Rock is back with ‘What Dreams May Come’

The band is back together.

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Apple Health reinstates eligibility requirements

During the pandemic, the federal government suspended Medicaid eligibility requirements, meaning anyone who applied could receive state health…

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From a rural commune to Broadway | The story of Noah Racey

It’s a theatrical experience that is decades in the making.

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Get dirty and compete at Orkila’s Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race

Come ROAR at YMCA Camp Orkila.

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‘Blithe Spirit’ is an otherworldly classic

The next production on the Orcas Center mainstage blends the mystical with the marital.

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Rich and Michele Rodriguez.

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A passion of intellects | Rich and Michele Rodriguez

Michele Rodriguez took one look at her future husband Rich and said “no thanks.”

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Orcas Community Resource Center is hiring a Health and Family Services Specialist

Orcas Community Resource Center is hiring a Health & Family Services Specialist. Full-time or part-time. Job description and…

Kim with her daughter Charlie.

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Interview with new port manager Kim Kimple

Kim Kimple always knew aviation would be part of her life but it’s happening a bit sooner than…

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Friday Harbor man charged with controlled substance homicide

Warning: The following story contains details about drug use.

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Eleven-year-old commits to cold-water swimming every day for a year

Every night after dinner, Marin Andersson slips out her front door to swim in the ocean.

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Friday Harbor man accused of child molestation

Fabian Carrillo-Garcia, 38, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with child molestation in the first degree in San…