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Beating the odds
Islander Teri Williams is a stage three breast cancer survivor. For more than a year, Teri Williams fought…
News
Election 2013 | Two islanders vie for school board
Justin Paulsen is running against incumbent Tony Ghazel; county puts charter amendment on ballot
Life
Head in the clouds
It's the final installment of an annual production that has wowed audiences with its outrageous humor, over the…
Opinion
The trouble with spiders | Editor’s notebook
I’ve woken up with them in the palm of my hand. They’ve clung to the inside of my…
Life
Whale of a Show helps kids get their performance wings
The annual talent show is this weekend. It is open to kids ages three to 18; family acts…
News
Process changed for fire violations
This past spring, the county fire marshal’s office changed the procedure for issuing illegal burn citations, reverting back…
News
School is in session; Orcas teachers sign contract down to the wire
The school board will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3 to consider and possibly act…
Business
The Barnacle is here to stay
The new restaurant nestled in a tiny cottage on Prune Alley has been offering craft cocktails and local…
News
Mt. Baker Road project done on time, says county
Everything is on schedule for the major public works project in Eastsound.
News
Artworks reopens in Eastsound after devastating fire
“We encourage everyone to go by and see the amazing job they have done in turning small rooms…
Business
Brown Bear is open for business
Despite a harrowing car accident, a Las Vegas couple opens new bakery on Orcas Island
News
Pearls of wisdom
NPR book guru and librarian Nancy Pearl spoke to a packed room of islanders eager to hear about…
News
Harvey is newest member of the force
Raymond Harvey has wanted to be a police officer since the ninth grade.