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Christopher Evans as Puck during last year’s street performances.

Life

Parade, workshops, live performances and more

A literary rock star is descending on Orcas. The work of the Bard will be performed on the…

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School in first phase of capital improvements

After voters overwhelmingly approved a $11.9 million bond in the November election, the administration has met with its…

Pianist Kellen Comrie is this year’s Orcas Has Talent winner. His mother ran on stage to congratulate him.

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A winner is crowned at Orcas Has Talent | Slide show

Nine hopeful performers sang, told jokes, performed magic, played music and danced their way across the Orcas Stage…

Krista

Life

A voyage to love

Two islanders share their secret to a long-lasting and fun partnership

Michael and Jeffri at their home on Orcas Island.

Life

A world-class romance

They keep a car in Italy and have visited 25 countries together. Their home is filled to the…

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Audit cites high costs, limited bidders for mandated in-state ferry construction

Lawmakers in Olympia have begun to address the measures that prevent Washington shipyards from participating in Washington State…

A final look at the primary election

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Putting it all together

It's all about to change and it's up to county voters. With the Charter Review changes now in…

Council candidates from Orcas: Rick Hughes

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Candidates field questions from public during forums

Orcas councilman Rick Hughes, Lisa Byers and Greg Ayers are vying for two spots in April’s general election.…

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Flurry of burglaries in Eastsound

The day before Christmas eve, jeweler Vance Stephens received a very unwelcome surprise.

Mik Preysz has been promoted from division chief to assistant chief. His duties include overseeing all of the department’s operations such as training

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Orcas Fire shakes things up

When Kevin O’Brien was hired as the new fire chief for Orcas Fire and Rescue last year, he…

A Long Island home devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

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Help in the wake of disaster

Orcas resident Sheila Gaquin was one of several islanders who flew to the East Coast to help with…

School Band Teacher Martin Lund

Life

Lund to lead community band

By day, he leads classrooms full of students. By night, he leads a rehearsal full of grown-ups.

Kiwanis volunteers Lynn Richards (far back)

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Santa’s workshop

Even the little girls want their own truck. Crafty volunteers of the Kiwanis Club spend nearly three months…