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Orcas School board considers paying for a new study of buildings
This past spring, a community group called “A Way Forward for Orcas Schools” held a series of meetings…
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Coming attractions: a full weekend of July 4th events
“July 4th is very important from two perspectives: the community members who have come to embrace it and…
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Stormwater solution for Eastsound nears: constructed wetland to be done by this fall
Bidding is now open for construction of an Eastsound wetland that will detain and treat road runoff and…
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Orcas firefighter Maxx Jones leaves the department over ‘irreconcilable differences’
After 30 years with the fire department, Captain Maxx Jones has been let go from her duties as…
Life
Orcas is abloom: The garden’s club annual tour features six spectacular island properties
The Orcas Island Garden Club’s seventh annual tour, “Orcas in Bloom,” allows participants to get up close and…
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Goodbye, high school: Orcas graduates 39 seniors
Orcas has said farewell to its latest class of eager, bright, motivated teens. The 2011 class held its…
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School takes on debt for facility repairs
The school board has signed on to acquire $900,000 in non-voted debt for building repairs. The board’s plan…
Life
Viva la musica: Martin Lund’s One World Music Festival features Latin grooves
Martin Lund is turning up the heat for the ninth edition of his One World Music Festival. Every…
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Bite of Orcas: This weekend’s food event benefits Wolf Hollow, a non-profit that cares for sick and injured wildlife
The 16th Annual Bite of Orcas is on Saturday, May 28 on the Village Green from 11 a.m.…
Business
Bathan Shaner completes arborist certification
He is a man who knows his trees. Bathan Shaner has nearly a decade of experience in tree…
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Cost of Eastsound fireworks show triples
The price of a sparkling, gleaming July 4 send-off does not come cheap. Chehalis-based business Eagle Fireworks, the…
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School to hold hearing on non-voted debt
Before the dotted line is signed, the school wants feedback from islanders. During its regular board meeting on…