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Colleen Smith/Staff Photo                                The 2019 Orcas High School graduating class. Senior projects will be presented on Tuesday, June 11.

Life

Senior projects help students grow

When an Orcas Island High School student becomes a senior, part of the year is dedicated to bettering…

‘In Spring Birds Sing’ concert from Orcas Community Band

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‘In Spring Birds Sing’ concert from Orcas Community Band

The Orcas Island Community Band is offering a special mid-week concert in honor of the warmer season.

Maia Lewis-Shunk

Sports

Viking golfers on to state

Three Vikings golfers are headed to the state championship tournament.

Make your mental health a priority

Opinion

Make your mental health a priority

Mental health issues have long lived in the shadows of shame.

Mia’s changes hands; new coffee shop Witty’s opens

Business

Mia’s changes hands; new coffee shop Witty’s opens

After 10 years of operating her own restaurant, Mia Kartiganer is handing over the apron to Shawna Hanan.

Why you should care about Small Business Week | Editorial

Opinion

Why you should care about Small Business Week | Editorial

It’s easy to take for granted the storefronts that line our quaint streets.

Bach, Vivaldi sung for spring

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Bach, Vivaldi sung for spring

Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.

‘Living in the Future’s Past’ multi-island film screening | An interview with Jeff Bridges

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‘Living in the Future’s Past’ multi-island film screening | An interview with Jeff Bridges

Data on global warming is plentiful.

Recovery in Community hopes to decrease the barriers to social services

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Recovery in Community hopes to decrease the barriers to social services

Those who grapple with mental health issues or addiction can feel overwhelmed by the prospect of finding help.

Colleen Smith/staff photo                                Right: Emily Lorsung.

Business

New stylist on Orcas Island

A new stylist has joined the Orcas salon community.

Pick up litter during Great Island Clean Up

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Pick up litter during Great Island Clean Up

Join fellow Earth enthusiasts in a day dedicated to making the islands sparkle.

We cannot ignore sexual assault | Editorial

Opinion

We cannot ignore sexual assault | Editorial

Every 92 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.

Orcas students transform into guitar gurus

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Orcas students transform into guitar gurus

A group of Orcas Island High School students has a new appreciation for the design of musical instruments.