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Orcas families frustrated with WSF | 18 vehicles with livestock left in Friday Harbor
For decades, when the county fair ends, Lopez and Orcas participants pack up their horses, goats, sheep and…
News
Senator Cantwell holds roundtable discussion on affordable housing
San Juan County is one of many communities in Washington state facing a housing crisis.
Life
Hedrick Smith to speak on ‘taking back our democracy’
Veteran reporter Hedrick Smith believes citizens are “winning back” democracy with grassroots action.
Opinion
Don’t use social media to report crime | Editorial
In this age of technology, it’s become easy and convenient to make observations about the world around us…
News
August primary election 2018 results | Update
For full Aug. 7 top-two primary results and how island residents voted in the state races, go to…
News
School supply drives are stocking the classroom for success
The Orcas community is doing its part to ensure that kids and teachers have all the supplies they…
News
Illegal signs in Eastsound to be removed in next 30 days
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes is warning islanders that illegal sandwich boards in Eastsound will soon be…
Life
Orcas Chamber Music Festival enters its 21st year
Aloysia Friedmann has just sent out a 19-page rehearsal schedule for the Orcas Chamber Music Festival. It’s a…
Life
The season of biking safety
Every summer, island drivers are obliged to share the road with thousands of bicyclists.
News
Adult abuse continues to spike in Washington state
The elderly can be easy targets for financial and physical exploitation, and the Department of Social and Health…
Opinion
Elder abuse can happen here | Editorial
As we enter our golden years, the risk of isolation and neglect increases.
Business
Preserving an island legacy | ‘Con’s Pit Stop’ to open in July
The Village Stop closed its doors at the end of May, and it will be reopening under new…
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Orcas man charged with meth and heroin possession
George King Pendleton III of Eastsound has been charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine and heroin.