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A journey of two | Certified midwife comes to Orcas

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A journey of two | Certified midwife comes to Orcas

As a kid, Tamary Baz had posters of pregnant women on her walls.

Back in the electronics game

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Back in the electronics game

Ever since Kyle Koepcke closed his electronics store in 2012, islanders have been asking him to bring it…

Opinion

When perseverance pays off | Editorial

Determination. Dedication. Diligence.

Adey Bell

Life

Jesse Boleyn presents summer concert series

Inspired by a love for the island and a belief in the arts, long-time musician Jesse Boleyn is…

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ review | Photos

Life

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ review | Photos

If your cell phone keeps ringing after you’ve died, does your spirit live on?

A father’s love: Shawn and Katiyanna McGarry

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A father’s love: Shawn and Katiyanna McGarry

In a family of females – from the humans to the dogs to the horse – Shawn McGarry…

Matthew Laslo to perform summer shows

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Matthew Laslo to perform summer shows

Last summer, 16-year-old magician Matthew Laslo made his network television debut on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us.”

Class of 2017 graduates | Photos

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Class of 2017 graduates | Photos

A diverse class of scholars, athletes, artists, debaters and multi-linguists graduated from Orcas Island High School during a…

Orcas Library’s 5,000-square-foot expansion is complete

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Orcas Library’s 5,000-square-foot expansion is complete

Less than a year after the ground-breaking ceremony, the Orcas Island Library is preparing to unveil its $4…

OASIS graduates eight students

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OASIS graduates eight students

There were tears and a lot of laughter at the OASIS graduation.

Dana Neel took this photo of the black bear on Buck Mountain, just above the intersection of Summit Road and Purdue Lake Road.

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UPDATE: Black bear on Orcas has been eluding authorities since mid-May | Sheriff planning to set trap

Camp Orkila: bringing joy to the lives of kids

Opinion

Camp Orkila: bringing joy to the lives of kids

Within the Orcas community, there is a multi-layered operation that bustles quietly about its business.

Voices of the past, present and future: new exhibit at historical museum

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Voices of the past, present and future: new exhibit at historical museum

A new exhibit at the Orcas Island Historical Museum showcases first-person stories of yesteryear.