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Breaking free from alcohol addiction | Editorial

Opinion

Breaking free from alcohol addiction | Editorial

Overcoming alcohol addiction may feel like a Herculean task, but it can be done with the help of…

Cory Harrington and Tuffy.

Life

Orcas Fire saves choking dog

Firefighters do more than rescue a cat stuck in a tree. They also dislodge vegetables from a dog’s…

Alexa Nigretto

Life

Nigretto wins Bellingham ‘Great Teaching’ award

Alexa Nigretto’s love of children all began on Orcas.

Panelists from 2018.

Life

Orcas Lit Fest is back for second annual three-day event

For three days in early April, dozens of writers will gather together to make literary magic.

Hogle’s trial postponed to May

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Hogle’s trial postponed to May

The trial of an Orcas man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography has been postponed to May…

Sheriff’s Office has no further leads in gunshot wound case

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Sheriff’s Office has no further leads in gunshot wound case

A case involving an Orcas Island man who sustained a gunshot wound has been closed for the time…

Reptile zoo at Camp Orkila

Life

Reptile zoo at Camp Orkila

Ecologist Christian Oldham has long seen the benefits of using live animals to teach kids about the natural…

Orcas Center’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ is pure joy

Life

Orcas Center’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ is pure joy

From start to finish, Orcas Center’s production of “Mamma Mia!” is heartwarming, hilarious and high-spirited.

March is National Nutrition Month | Editorial

Opinion

March is National Nutrition Month | Editorial

I know exactly when I haven’t been eating enough fruits and vegetables.

Colleen Smith photo                                New deputy Bryce Peterson.

News

Orcas welcomes new deputy Bryce Peterson

Bryce Peterson still can’t believe his luck.

Colleen Smith/staff photo                                Left to right: Dimitri Stankevich and Jim Bredouw.

Life

Orcas Center announces new executive director Dimitri Stankevich

For his entire life, Dimitri Stankevich has received a paycheck from one place: the YMCA.

Making math fun for all

Life

Making math fun for all

The best way to get kids enthusiastic about math? Bring out large foam dice, colorful paper lanterns and…

The art of being prepared | Editorial

Opinion

The art of being prepared | Editorial

San Juan County residents are passionate about disaster preparedness.