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Broadband project well underway
“We can’t keep up with the demand,” said Gerry Lawlor, executive vice president of Rock Island Communications, the…
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Behind the scenes of a Beatles’ tribute concert
The Islands' Sounder is running a three-part series on “Across the Universe: A Celebration in Concert,” a benefit…
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Broadband is hot topic at OPALCO candidates forum
"I worked for OPALCO for 33 years and I feel deeply connected to it. But I am disappointed…
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Senator Ranker ‘disgusted’ by defeat of anti-discrimination amendment
“We voted to allow discrimination. Elected officials are willing to sacrifice core values to gain control,” Ranker said.…
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Living in a time of instant gratification
You send a text to your daughter. Five minutes goes by and there is no response. You wait…
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A new way of building
Portable homes with a light development footprint are gaining popularity, and Issa Wild is hoping to be at…
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Hughes’ goal for 2015: a vision for Eastsound
Hughes has a list of what he’d like to see the county facilitate: mooring muoys, a long-term stormwater…
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Neighborhoods getting on board for broadband
A total of 80 neighborhoods in the county are currently in the design process. The areas that are…
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A devotion to history
When Clark McAbee was a boy, his father took him to the Field Museum of Natural History and…
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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue’s newest members
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue honored its newest members of the department on Feb. 11.
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Orcas Chamber 101
Most people know that Orcas has a chamber of commerce. But its exact purpose is not always clear.…
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Leo Miller wins Orcas Has Talent junior competition
Orcas Has Talent is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and eight hopeful singers and musicians will compete for $500…
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An advocate for the elephants
The Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand has become like a second home to Tracy Harachi and Nathan…