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Orcas School break-in still under investigation

The Orcas Island Middle School was broken into on Friday, Dec. 26. Four computers and a laptop were…

Island businesses:  how they fared in 2008

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Island businesses: how they fared in 2008

The results of a recent, albeit unscientific, survey of Orcas businesses conducted by the Sounder yielded better news…

Kids planting trees during a session of the Moran Outdoor School.

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Moran State Park’s Environmental Learning Center may

Moran State Park’s Environmental Learning Center may close

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Washington State Ferries releases draft long-range plan

It’s a tough time to be in the ferry business.

Among the many islanders dancing in the new year will be Sukima Hampton and Rich Horton (above)

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Dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve

Every year, a group of Orcas Islanders ring in the new year with style – out on the…

Violinist Monique Mead working with early elementary students this past spring.

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Music for our littlest ones

The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival believes strongly in the power of music to change lives, especially for…

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Nina the Shiba Inu remains missing

Nina is quiet, sweet, and very timid. She likes to chase a ball and spend time with her…

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Orcas teen involved in sledding accident

Orcas High School junior Jordan Griffin was the victim of a sledding accident on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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Gregoire proposes cuts to WSF service

On Dec. 18, Gov. Chris Gregoire proposed her 2009–11 state budget, closing a projected $5.7 billion shortfall through…

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Moran State Park’s Environmental Learning Center may close

Gov. Gregoire's proposed budget calls for state park cuts.

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Orcas teen paralyzed in snowboarding accident; fund set up for family

Orcas Christian School junior Jordan Griffin was the victim of a snowboarding accident on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The…

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Gregoire proposes cuts to WSF service

Sidney route may be eliminated under budget cuts.

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Orcas High School recognized as one of the best in the country

The Orcas community has a lot of pride in its schools and works hard to keep them praiseworthy.…