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Ferries need to support local riders | Editorial
The new 30-minute rule from Washington State Ferries requires riders to be past the tollbooth in order to…
Youth crews to work on Moran trails this summer
The trails of Moran State Park will receive some much-needed attention this summer, as a result of a…
Bob Henigson family and Senator Ranker honored by Washington State Library Association
At its annual conference in late April, The Washington State Library Association will honor the Orcas Island Library…
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Sheriff Krebs addresses 911 call oversight; investigation into home invasion continues
"We have very good dispatchers and very good deputies," said Krebs during a town hall meeting on Feb.…
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Record rain in the islands
It’s been a soggy few days in Western Washington. On Orcas, a total of 4.05 inches of rain…
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Good sportsmanship makes for good people | Editorial
If you’re ever concerned about the state of our youth, just watch a Viking sports game.
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Islanders clash over Dolphin Bay Road upgrade
To the county, it's a necessary upgrade to a problematic road. To several hundred islanders, it's part of…
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Don’t be alarmed by verbiage, says Washington State Ferries
If you make a ferry reservation on the San Juan Islands’ route, you’ll get this notice with your…
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Why we are supporting the parks and rec and school levies | Editorial
The new park and rec levy is 15 cents per $1000 of assessed property value and replaces the…
Park and Rec District puts 15-cent levy on February 2016 ballot
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District is asking voters to approve 15-cent property tax levy to support…
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Rick Hughes to run for re-election
County councilman Rick Hughes is vying for a second term as the district two representative.
Opinion
What I learned from the power outage | Opinion
Note: A power outage is not "magical" for many people. Not being able to stay warm or cook…
Vikings beat Mt. Vernon Christian in an intense night of basketball
Orcas Viking fans left the gym grinning on Friday, Dec. 11 after two major wins against Mt. Vernon…