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Hogle charged with possessing and distributing child pornography | ‘Not Guilty’ plea entered

Eastound resident Christian Hogle, 53, has been charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and one…

Cyclist Lance Armstrong speaks to Orcas Christian School students

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Cyclist Lance Armstrong speaks to Orcas Christian School students

Lance Armstrong believes in always moving forward – whether he’s facing a potentially fatal cancer diagnosis or allegations…

Orcas Island Film Festival aims for the stars in fifth year

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Orcas Island Film Festival aims for the stars in fifth year

The Orcas Island Festival keeps upping its game.

Anita Orne with her saw.

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Orcas saw player performs with Seattle Symphony

A saw from Island Hardware and Supply made its way from Orcas Island to the stage of Benaroya…

Ethan White with the staff of Madrona Point Insurance, left to right: Judi Madan, Kami Griffin and Alexis Beckley.<h2>                                </h2>

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Local business provides successful internship

Answering phones and greeting customers are useful skills in nearly any industry.

Christian Hogle arrested for allegedly distributing child pornography

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Christian Hogle arrested for allegedly distributing child pornography

(Warning: The following story contains explicit details about sexual violence.)

Animal shelter to host family event at Mt. Baker Farm

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Animal shelter to host family event at Mt. Baker Farm

The rolling hills of Mt. Baker Farm are the backdrop to an end-of-summer extravaganza for kids, parents and…

Angela Douglas photo                                Above: Some of the fair participants unloading their horses around midnight.

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Orcas families frustrated with WSF | 18 vehicles with livestock left in Friday Harbor

For decades, when the county fair ends, Lopez and Orcas participants pack up their horses, goats, sheep and…

Senator Cantwell holds roundtable discussion on affordable housing

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Senator Cantwell holds roundtable discussion on affordable housing

San Juan County is one of many communities in Washington state facing a housing crisis.

Hedrick Smith to speak on ‘taking back our democracy’

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Hedrick Smith to speak on ‘taking back our democracy’

Veteran reporter Hedrick Smith believes citizens are “winning back” democracy with grassroots action.

Don’t use social media to report crime | Editorial

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Don’t use social media to report crime | Editorial

In this age of technology, it’s become easy and convenient to make observations about the world around us…

August primary election 2018 results | Update

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August primary election 2018 results | Update

For full Aug. 7 top-two primary results and how island residents voted in the state races, go to…

School supply drives are stocking the classroom for success

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School supply drives are stocking the classroom for success

The Orcas community is doing its part to ensure that kids and teachers have all the supplies they…