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WSF funding up in the air
State legislators propose conservative transportation budged
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Orcas School Board settles on enrollment number for 09-10 school year
The only major issue decided upon at last week’s school board meeting was the projected enrollment number for…
News
Eastsound Sewer and Water welcomes new commissioners
Eastsound’s new sewer commissioners say that protecting Orcas Island’s aquifer is the most important task ahead of them.…
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New ultrasound at Orcas Family Health Center
It’s the only one of its kind on Orcas. Orcas Family Health Center is the new home of…
Opinion
Be on guard
The roads in San Juan County can be dangerous. Some are narrow, winding, and parallel to sharp drop-offs…
News
Every two and a half minutes is another reason to walk
Exhilarating. Exhausting. Worth every minute of the pain. Each fall, thousands of Americans gather together for three days…
Life
Local sculptor inspired by Orcas student’s work
From the moment sculptor Todd Spalti saw the photograph, he was inspired. After spotting Elli Blaine’s sepia close-up…
News
Everything strings
Monique Mead is an accomplished violinist who shares her passion for classical music with children and adults around…
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OPALCO mails 7,000 customers energy kits
Last week, OPALCO members received a surprise in the mail: an energy kit with five new generation compact…
News
Conquering the world
It will be the trip of their young lives. Orcas High School teacher Val Hellar is leading a…