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Hedrick Smith’s “Poisoned Waters” to be shown at Orcas Center
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Transportation Commission seeking public input on ferry fares
The freeze on ferry fares is thawing. When the state transportation budget was approved this past spring, it…
Business
For the love of chocolate: Tracy Oniya’s raw chocolate
It's just about the healthiest gourmet chocolate on the market – and it's made right here on Orcas.…
News
Early morning standoff ends with suspect in custody
Orcas resident Shannon Laliberte was taken into custody last Wednesday morning after deputies responded to standoff at a…
News
Split support of property tax hike at town hall meeting
Two topics emerged as hot button issues during Thursday’s Town Hall meeting: a possible property-tax hike to fill…
Life
Cemetery District accepts ownership of Mt. Baker Cemetery
It seems the residents of the Mount Baker Cemetery have been pushing up daisies faster than the caretakers…
News
King 5 to feature Orcas Island in upcoming show
Get ready for a new rush of summer visitors. Evening Magazine’s series “Just a Ferry Ride Away” is…
Life
Books, baubles, and bon appetit
An island tradition of more than 50 years, the Orcas Library Fair is a time to buy quality…
Life
Music Lovers’ Seminars: a peek behind the curtain
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is just around the corner. There are waiting lists for most of…
News
Orcas to enter school year with robust schedule
It’s official: the Orcas School 2009-10 budget has been given a stamp of approval by the school board.…
News
Only you can put out forest fires
If you start any kind of fire this summer, you’re going to pay the price. The San Juan…
Life
Orcas loves you, yeah yeah yeah
They came in colors and danced the night away. “Imagine,” Orcas Center’s Beatles-era fundraiser on July 18, raised…
Life
Bringing together world perspectives
Get comfy and settle in for a good story. The Third Annual Orcas Storyfest starts Tuesday, Aug. 4…