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Orcas resident Nate Tyler dies in traffic accident
Nathan Tyler was known for his signature move at the ferry landing: he’d lower the dock, grab his…
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Blast from the past
It’s not your average wood sculpture. When Zacharya Leck’s cedar art was displayed in Eastsound last week, it…
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Island ‘spillbusters’ to the rescue
When a 47-foot boat caught fire in Westsound on Feb. 20, spilling 50 gallons into the harbor, Islands’…
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Nitrate levels in Eastsound wells discussed at EPRC meeting
Some of the wells in Eastsound show elevated nitrate levels – and local utility and health officials want…
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State still deliberating on WSF funding
WSF is facing a $4.5 billion shortfall in the next 22 years. There is simply not enough money…
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15th Annual St. Patrick’s Auction to benefit Orcas Montessori
Walking into Orcas Montessori Preschool, visitors are met with the kind of energy that only active children can…
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Blue Tarp wins Battle of the Bands in Seattle
It was a spectacular off-island debut for Orcas Island band Blue Tarp. During the group’s first performance on…
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Orcas School Board holds long but productive session
Rerouting bus runs, moving forward with bond feasibility studies, and preparing for the 2009-10 budget were among the…
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Moran to be spared some cuts
Orcas Islanders spoke, and the state Legislature listened – at least a little.
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Orcas residents find DTV switch isn’t so smooth
Paul Kamin expected to get better television reception with his new digital-to-analog converter box. What he didn’t expect:…
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Islanders speak up at Town Hall meeting
Orcas Islanders covered a lot of ground during the first town hall meeting since 2007.
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One bear hug, you’ll Phil Bedder
For the last month, an Orcas woman – whose identity will remain anonymous – has donned a soft,…
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San Juan Builders help out Orcas Islanders
The San Juan Builders Association has been busy giving back to the community these past few weeks.