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The 2009 1B/2B girls soccer State Champions.

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Lady Vikings soccer is back

After a more than a decade-long hiatus, the Lady Vikings soccer team is back, and will play its…

The Orcas ferry terminal in the early part of the 20th century when transportation was via a steamer boat. WSF began operating in 1951.

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Orcas ferry terminal contract to change hands | Russell family retires after 48 years

After 48 years at the helm, the Russell family is retiring from running the Orcas ferry landing.

Doug Boyden photo.

Life

Honoring the mother orca

Walter Henderson’s knowledge of woodcarving is vast and deep.

Colleen Smith Summers photo.
Laura Rensberry.

Business

Wren’s Berries and Native Plants is honoring the natural ecosystem

Before Laura Rensberry even built her house, she planted 800 blueberry bushes.

Emmy

Life

SeaDoc’s ‘Salish Sea Wild’ earns EMMY™nominations

The SeaDoc Society’s original web series has been nominated for two EMMY™ Awards by the National Academy of…

Steve Alboucq photo. Sylvia Johnson as Alice.

Life

‘I can’t go back to yesterday, because I was a different person then’

Plummet down the rabbit hole into a wacky world of wonder with the Orcas Dance Collective’s most ambitious…

Colleen Smith Summers photo.

Business

When friendship and artistry come together | Boardwalk Collective opens at ferry landing

Two best friends are living out their dreams together.

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Chamber shifting gears for July 4th

Due to higher costs and community feedback, the Orcas Chamber July 4th fireworks show will not happen this…

Pride

News

First annual Trans Day of Visibility gathering on Orcas draws big crowd

When Joy Hughes, a transgender woman and activist, approached Orcas Pride about holding an event on Trans Day…

Colleen Smith Summers/staff photo

News

Funhouse celebrates 25 years of nurturing island kids

For 25 years, a special place on Orcas has strived to help every child feel included.

Colleen Smith Summers photo.
Ingrid Mattson in her office at the Orcas Library.

Life

From lawyer to librarian | Ingrid Mattson and her love for systems

With her thirst for knowledge and insatiable curiosity, Ingrid Mattson has had an unusual career path.

Some members of Island Primary Care, left to right: Kailley, Bridget, Mary, Alenna, Gabi, Syann and Noah.

Life

Hospital district seeking levy increase on April ballot

Maintaining healthcare services in a rural community can be financially challenging.

The winning Orcas Island chess team, left to right: Orion “Arrow” Johns, Max Dickey-Vollmer, Lamai Hons, Colter Bond and Thurmond Russel.

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Orcas High School wins state chess competition

Orcas Island High School can add state chess champions to its trophy case.