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School board will hold retreat to discuss plans after failed bond
In their first meeting since the August election, Orcas School Board members stayed mum on the hot button…
News
Canadian bicyclist dies of heart attack on Orcas
A 64-year-old man from Alberta, Canada died from sudden cardiac arrest while biking with a tour group near…
Life
Documentary filmmaker seeking islanders’ orca whale stories
As dominant predators of the aquatic world, orca whales rule the Puget Sound with strength and benevolence.
Life
Island author releases new children’s book
Kathryn Thurman’s new children’s book “Garden for Pig” was inspired by her step-sister’s pet pig named Basil. Originally…
Business
Plummer opens Sugar Baby Specialty Cakes
They call it the Chocolate Diablo for a reason: it’s devil’s food cake with whipped dark chocolate and…
Life
A new twist on the Golf Classic
Whether you take your golf game seriously or just like to be a goofball out on the green,…
News
Island doctors weigh in on PeaceHealth hospital
When PeaceHealth cuts the ribbon on its San Juan Island hospital in the summer of 2012, county residents…
Life
‘Classical music with a view’: Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Thirteenth annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Aug.12-28.
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Mount Baker Road project causing more environmental impact than expected
County engineers are encountering more environmental roadblocks than they expected. Homeowners on Mount Baker Road met with county…
Life
Lopez woman returns from oil spill clean-up on Gulf Coast
Local residents hired to help with BP oil spill search and rescue.
Business
A1 AutoWorks opens in Eastsound
If it was made in Europe, can reach speeds well over 100 mph, and glistens in the sun,…
Life
The roads they’ve traveled: Smithsonian exhibit coming to Orcas Island Historical Museum July 17 to Aug. 29
The Smithsonian exhibit coming to Orcas in a few days is anything but dry history. “‘Journey Stories’ is…