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Community Foundation gives island non-profits $81k in grants

The money bags of island non-profits are a little bit heavier. Of the 33 applications it received, the…

David Schermerhorn

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Orcas Island activist on flotilla boarded by Israeli troops is reported safe

David Schermerhorn, 80, a retired television-commercial producer from Orcas Island, was on the flotilla that was boarded by…

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WSF ferry rate increases on hold till corruption allegations are investigated

State transportation commission votes to hold off on higher prices until allegations of corruption are investigated.

A series of shots taken on May 15 at Spencer's Landing Marina. Police believe they feature suspect Colton Harris-Moore.

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Sheriff releases new images believed to be Colton Harris-Moore

The San Juan County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday released stills from a surveillance video they believe shows suspected…

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Seattle man starts ‘anti-fan site’ for Colton Harris-Moore

Sick and tired of the internet fan clubs for accused burglar Colton Harris-Moore, a Seattle man has taken…

Above: A river otter kit being nursed back to health by Wolf Hollow.

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Bite of Orcas to benefit Wolf Hollow

Truffle fries. Beef sliders. Mini bagels with gourmet spreads. Ribs and prawns. Spicy sausage. Salmon torte. Strawberry rhubarb…

Molly Bailey pictured with SeaDoc board member Grant kirby (in background on left)

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Woman known for ocean advocacy dies in Orcas couple’s hot tub

A Rosario-area couple found a friend visiting from Seattle dead in their hot tub on May 14 at…

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Patty Miller to run for San Juan County council

Long-time Orcas resident Patty Miller is making a bid for the county council. Miller announced her candidacy last…

Acrylic painting

Life

Orcas students celebrate May as Arts Education Month

There are the basics: reading, writing, and arithmetic. But what about the arts? Across the state, communities are…

Sherry Vinson with her new service dog

Life

The canine ties that bind

When Sherry Vinson first saw Luc, the connection was instantaneous. “We bonded right away,” she said. “I would…

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Orcas school board settles on $27 million bond

The Orcas School board hopes a 20 percent reduction of its original bond plan will mean more community…

A map of the proposed EWUA projects.

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EWUA applying for federal money to fund $2 million project

An Orcas utility is hoping to embark on a big project. The Eastsound Water Users Association is applying…

Sports

Slideshow: Orcas baseball team at district championships

The Orcas Vikings lost a hard district championship game against the Quilcene Rangers on Thursday, May 6 at…