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Orcas girl donates money to animal protection society

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Orcas girl donates money to animal protection society

Six-year-old Grace Zwilling donated $51.85 to the Orcas Animal Protection Society. She chose to give all proceeds from…

Island students thriving at Orcas Elementary School

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Island students thriving at Orcas Elementary School

For four hours once a week, Orcas Elementary kindergarteners bundle up and head outside for a different kind…

Holiday traditions bring us together | Editorial

Opinion

Holiday traditions bring us together | Editorial

Close your eyes for a moment and envision what the holidays mean to you.

The surviving guinea pig, which died the following day.

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Guinea pigs abandoned on animal shelter steps

Two guinea pigs were left on the Orcas Animal Shelter’s front steps during non-business hours.

Second annual Hops on the Rock a success

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Second annual Hops on the Rock a success

Hops on the Rock just keeps growing.

Mandi Johnson/Staff photo

Life

‘Roasted Nut’ dance production at Orcas Center

These aren’t your typical sugar plum fairies.

Left to right: Monique Turner, Chris Kaufmann, Jimmy Taylor, Teri Savell, Mike Haugen and Donna McNeil.

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Post office employees presented with awards

Safe driving is a hallmark of Orcas Island postal employees.

Peggy and George Beebe are new owners of Pawkis

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Peggy and George Beebe are new owners of Pawkis

George and Peggy Beebe have been dedicated members of the Orcas community – from their home in Coeur…

Sounder and Journal endorses Gaylord and Krebs | Editorial

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Sounder and Journal endorses Gaylord and Krebs | Editorial

We endorse San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord and Sheriff Ronald Krebs for re-election. Their opponents, local…

Sheriff’s Office looking for information about reported hit and run involving a boy

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Sheriff’s Office looking for information about reported hit and run involving a boy

A driver reportedly struck a 10-year-old boy and drove away from the scene.

Afton Segault and the art of skin care | Women in Business profile

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Afton Segault and the art of skin care | Women in Business profile

Afton Segault is living her dream as the owner of Omari Beauty Bar.

Tucker Abdon charged with vehicular homicide | Not guilty plea entered

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Tucker Abdon charged with vehicular homicide | Not guilty plea entered

Tucker Samms Abdon, 33, of Eastsound, has been charged with one count of vehicular homicide in the death…

Opinion

Awareness is the first step | Editorial

Without awareness and action, there cannot be social change.