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    Articles by Colleen Smith Summers
    The Orcas ferry terminal in the early part of the 20th century when transportation was via a steamer boat. WSF began operating in 1951.
    Orcas ferry terminal contract to change hands |...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    After 48 years at the helm, the Russell family is retiring from running the Orcas ferry landing.

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    Doug Boyden photo.
    Honoring the mother orca
    By Colleen Smith Summers • May 6, 2025 1:30 am

    Walter Henderson’s knowledge of woodcarving is vast and deep.

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Laura Rensberry.
    Wren’s Berries and Native Plants is honoring the...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Before Laura Rensberry even built her house, she planted 800 blueberry bushes.

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    Emmy
    SeaDoc’s ‘Salish Sea Wild’ earns EMMY™nominations
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The SeaDoc Society’s original web series has been nominated for two EMMY™ Awards by the National Academy of Television Arts…

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    Steve Alboucq photo. Sylvia Johnson as Alice.
    ‘I can’t go back to yesterday, because I...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Plummet down the rabbit hole into a wacky world of wonder with the Orcas Dance Collective’s most ambitious production.

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    When friendship and artistry come together | Boardwalk...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Two best friends are living out their dreams together.

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    Chamber shifting gears for July 4th
    Chamber shifting gears for July 4th
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Due to higher costs and community feedback, the Orcas Chamber July 4th fireworks show will not happen this year.

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    Pride
    First annual Trans Day of Visibility gathering on...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 9, 2025 1:30 am

    When Joy Hughes, a transgender woman and activist, approached Orcas Pride about holding an event on Trans Day of Visibility,…

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    Funhouse celebrates 25 years of nurturing island kids
    By Colleen Smith Summers • April 2, 2025 1:30 am

    For 25 years, a special place on Orcas has strived to help every child feel included.

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Ingrid Mattson in her office at the Orcas Library.
    From lawyer to librarian | Ingrid Mattson and...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • March 30, 2025 1:30 am

    With her thirst for knowledge and insatiable curiosity, Ingrid Mattson has had an unusual career path.

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    Some members of Island Primary Care, left to right: Kailley, Bridget, Mary, Alenna, Gabi, Syann and Noah.
    Hospital district seeking levy increase on April ballot
    By Colleen Smith Summers • March 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Maintaining healthcare services in a rural community can be financially challenging.

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    The winning Orcas Island chess team, left to right: Orion “Arrow” Johns, Max Dickey-Vollmer, Lamai Hons, Colter Bond and Thurmond Russel.
    Orcas High School wins state chess competition
    By Colleen Smith Summers • March 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Orcas Island High School can add state chess champions to its trophy case.

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Weekly lunch volunteers, left to right: Angela Burch, Mark Meyer, Mary Greenwell, Hilary Canty and Theresa Gerringer.
    Breaking bread with the Orcas Island community
    By Colleen Smith Summers • March 8, 2025 1:30 am

    Magic can happen over a quality meal with friends.

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