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‘The Butterfly Effect’ inspired by a worldwide movement of anti-bullying video messages

Orcas Center is presenting “The Butterfly Effect,” an Orcas play inspired by a worldwide movement of anti-bullying video…

Scott Lancaster is running for county council.

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Lancaster runs for council

Scott Lancaster has announced he will run for county council in the upcoming November election. He will run…

Left: Kara O’Toole during rehearsals.

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Ten Tiny Dances – ten choreographers, two towns, one small stage

Orcas Center Director Kara O’Toole, who is also a professional dancer, is passionate about Ten Tiny Dances, a…

The 2012 Orcas High School senior class is the last to paint the historic barn

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Second life for beloved barn

Orcas High School student plans to tear down decaying barn and build a new one so future seniors…

Ann Lister with her mom Molly Roberts. Ann and her husband Ian are currently raising their family of three on Orcas Island.

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Motherly love – Molly Roberts and Ann Lister share their story just in time for Mother’s Day

She may be a grown woman, but Ann Lister still likes to sit on her mother’s lap. “My…

Jack Wilsey (left) and Steve Johns are friends and colleagues from Reno

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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.…

E.W. Johnson was hired as first General Manager of OPALCO.

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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…

Anne Garfield and Issa Parker unveiled their art piece during an opening on April 24.

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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…

Orcas Island Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien.

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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…

Gracie Grantham (middle) with Salmonberry kids and director Paul Freedman.

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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…

“Safety Not Guaranteed” will be shown on Friday

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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…

The cost of garbage pick-up for one year is around $6500. The funds have not yet been raised

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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…

Viking Lana Bronn during one of last year's spring softball games.

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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.