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Pegi Groundwater honored for volunteer work with seniors
For 12 years, one woman has given her time and expertise to help island seniors sign up for…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Hughes has passion for fellow islanders | Letters
Whether in office or not, Rick Hughes has a passion for helping his fellow Islanders. He is always…
Life
Celebrating 10 years of ground-breaking films on Orcas Island
The biggest little film festival is celebrating a decade.
Life
The Black Dancing Bodies Project tells the stories of Black women through dance
A packed audience was treated to a special night at Orcas Center.
News
All elementary students to receive free meals this school year
All Orcas Island Elementary students will eat for free this school year, thanks to the state legislature.
News
Siek pleads not guilty
Kirby G. Siek, 36, of Eastsound, has pleaded not guilty after being charged with assault in the first…
News
Orcas man charged with assault, stalking and harassment
Kirby G. Siek, 36, of Eastsound, has been charged with assault in the first degree with a deadly…
Life
The fluid, transformative identities of Genesis P-Orridge | Film showing
From early in her life, Genesis P-Orridge “didn’t trust our inherited society.”
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Hilary Canty passes the torch to new executive director
During her 18 years of leadership, Hilary Canty has grown the Orcas Island Community Foundation into a multi-million…
News
Judge Loring rules in favor of Eastsound Water Users Association
San Juan County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Loring ruled in favor of the Eastsound Water Users Association after…
Life
Orcas family welcomes surprise foal
Twelve-year-old Poppy Newberry has longed for a horse since she was a toddler.
Life
Eligible electricity customers can receive $200 energy credit through state climate change program
Washington state policy makers are putting a significant focus on environmental justice, with the goal of cutting climate…
News
State Rep. Alex Ramel learns the wonders of Orcas transfer station
Orcas Island is home to a leading example of a community-supported nonprofit dedicated to zero waste.