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Cabin and wildland fire extinguished

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Cabin and wildland fire extinguished

A major fire on Minnow Creek near Pinneo Road is now extinguished.

Opinion

Ferry wake-up call | Editorial

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Friday Harbor man found deceased

On Thursday, July 20, Jonathan Tapia-Rojas, who was in his mid-20s, was reported missing by his family. It…

Opinion

Put down the phone | Editorial

Unless you don’t own a cell phone or have incredible willpower, you’ve likely used an electronic device while…

Opinion

Put down your phone | Editorial

Unless you don’t own a cell phone or have incredible willpower, you’ve likely used an electronic device while…

Sean Hayes: rhythm and blues and folk at Orcas Center

Life

Sean Hayes: rhythm and blues and folk at Orcas Center

Sean Hayes has a distinct voice: a little rough around the edges but smooth as butter in the…

Kids perform circus flash mob in Eastsound

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Kids perform circus flash mob in Eastsound

A journey of two | Certified midwife comes to Orcas

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A journey of two | Certified midwife comes to Orcas

As a kid, Tamary Baz had posters of pregnant women on her walls.

Back in the electronics game

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Back in the electronics game

Ever since Kyle Koepcke closed his electronics store in 2012, islanders have been asking him to bring it…

Opinion

When perseverance pays off | Editorial

Determination. Dedication. Diligence.

Adey Bell

Life

Jesse Boleyn presents summer concert series

Inspired by a love for the island and a belief in the arts, long-time musician Jesse Boleyn is…

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ review | Photos

Life

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ review | Photos

If your cell phone keeps ringing after you’ve died, does your spirit live on?

A father’s love: Shawn and Katiyanna McGarry

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A father’s love: Shawn and Katiyanna McGarry

In a family of females – from the humans to the dogs to the horse – Shawn McGarry…