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Orcas Center stages “Little Women”
They are a quartet of feisty sisters whose stories have withstood the test of time. Orcas Center is…
Business
Sea View Theater now open for community events
The Sea View Theater has brought a little bit of Hollywood to Orcas Island for 50 years. Now…
Life
Asleep at the Wheel: Grammy-winning kings of western swing perform two shows at Orcas Center
Forty years, 25 albums, nine Grammies. The western-swing, boogie, roots music band Asleep at the Wheel has an…
News
Orcas Fire Department to pay off $380,000 bonds early; savings of more than $66k
For the first time in its history, the Orcas Fire Department has paid off its bonds early. “It’s…
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Martin Lund is new Orcas School band director
At an age when most are preparing for retirement, musician Martin Lund has plunged headfirst into a new…
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Orcas sounds off on solid waste
The purpose of last week’s forum was to work towards updating the solid waste management plan and discuss…
Business
Napa to offer free car inspections
In conjunction with Crescent Service and Orcas Autotech, Napa will be conducting free vehicle safety inspections for anyone…
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A foundation for Orcas pre-schools: State-funded eceap program gives millions to local kids
The state-funded ECEAP program is a silent savior for Orcas kids, working behind the scenes and beneath the…
Life
Leaves of Gold: two pianos, eight hands
Two grand pianos. Four renowned pianists. Eight nimble hands, sliding across the ivories. The second annual “Leaves of…
Life
Gearing up for School with new supplies
Every year, Islanders Bank sponsors the “Gear up for our Schools” campaign, which raises money to buy supplies…
News
Baby on board: Orcas Island woman gives birth in her car at the ferry landing
When Emma Claire Sheridan decided it was time to make her entrance into the world, she couldn’t be…
Life
Jeff Hanson retires from Orcas dog park commitments
An integral force behind the Orcas Off Leash Area is stepping down. Jeff Hanson, the community “go to”…