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Orcas rounds out its police force
Jack Wilsey and Steve Johns have known each other for decades, working in the same Reno, Nev. department.…
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75 years of local energy – OPALCO celebrates a big anniversary with community events and more
Orcas Power and Light Cooperative is commemorating 75 years of supplying San Juan County with energy. It’s a…
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Two friends unveil a large mosaic full of pieces of Orcas
In a tiny studio near Madrona Point, two friends have been laboring over a colorful mosaic filled with…
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Sheriff applies for grant to buy a new boat
Sheriff Rob Nou is applying for a Department of Homeland Security grant to purchase a $750,000 multi-mission, public…
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Living with a disability
Gracie Grantham and her service dog Jill spoke to a group of third through fifth graders at Salmonberry…
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Independent film premieres on Orcas
“Safety Not Guaranteed” will be shown on Friday, April 13 as part of a larger event that includes…
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Public trash cans coming to Eastsound
“We are a world class tourism destination but we don't have world class facilities,” said Rick Hughes, who…
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Despite lack of funding, spring sports are a go
Orcas School District still grappling with budget problems; Booster Club raising money for athletic programs.
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Growing at the speed of light – Graham Kerr is coming to Orcas to talk about his garden
The Orcas Garden Club is bringing Graham Kerr to the island for a Wednesday, March 21 discussion on…
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Cue the music, camera rollin’ – young musicians compete in radio contest for most popular YouTube video performance
Matthew Laslo-White, Cierra Lutz and Mackie Blackburn submitted a YouTube video of their performances; each session will be…
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Orcas author publishes in-depth book on Barefoot Bandit
Bob Friel’s interest in teen burglar Colton Harris-Moore began as personal curiosity. The saga later became the focus…
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Celebrating the Bard with music, town criers, sword fighting and more
At the tail end of March, Eastsound will be transformed into a scene straight out of the 1500s.…
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Music Advocacy Group to present annual fundraiser for school music program
Island performers are coming together under one roof for a shared cause: keeping music in the schools. The…