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Positive outcome for park and ride funding error | Editorial

Anyone who travels on the ferry has been watching the progress of the Orcas Landing Park and Ride,…

Vote on custom license plate for San Juan County

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Vote on custom license plate for San Juan County

Washington residents could soon have the option of buying a custom San Juan Islands license plate that supports…

The litter man of Orcas Island | James Bach is cleaning up the streets

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The litter man of Orcas Island | James Bach is cleaning up the streets

James Bach is cleaning up Orcas Island to impress his wife.

Island Market school supplies drive raises $1975

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Island Market school supplies drive raises $1975

Orcas public school students from kindergarten to high school are receiving a special treat this fall: nearly $2,000…

Booster Club looking for volunteers

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Booster Club looking for volunteers

The Orcas Island Booster Club is gearing up for another year of action-packed Viking sports competition.

Stressful summer for state ferry system

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Stressful summer for state ferry system

Instead of a rarity, ferry breakdowns are becoming the norm – at least this summer.

Opinion

Ferry saga continues | Editorial

We’re not done talking about our ferry frustration.

Island tradition | San Juan County Fair

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Island tradition | San Juan County Fair

A world of possibilities | Orcas Library Fair on the way

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A world of possibilities | Orcas Library Fair on the way

Books, sun and food.

Opinion

Child support plays important role | Editorial

I had a deadbeat dad.

News

Mary Blevins pleads guilty to theft in the first degree for embezzlement

Mary Kasperson Blevins, 69, of Friday Harbor, pleaded guilty to theft in the first degree on Aug. 4…

Life is short; eat tacos | New Mexican restaurant opens

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Life is short; eat tacos | New Mexican restaurant opens

Everyone is all smiles at the Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Eastsound.

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is back for 20th year of out-of-this-world music

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Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is back for 20th year of out-of-this-world music

I‌t began with a handful of musicians and just a few concerts.