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Land bank continues restoration work at Glenwood Inn property; public access set for September
Close to 60 acres on the north shore of Orcas Island are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul in preparation…
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Fire chief and two commissioners resign from OIFR | In-depth coverage
Two fire commissioners and the fire chief resigned from Orcas Fire and Rescue during a regularly scheduled board…
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Artist residency center to open in Eastsound
A new space in town will soon be a haven for visiting artists. Orcas resident Linda Lewis has…
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Sneak peek at July 4th fun | Fireworks fundraising underway
If you get confused, just listen to the music play.
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Astronaut Bill Anders dies in plane crash off Jones Island
Famed astronaut and long-time Orcas resident William Anders died in a plane crash on June 7 in the…
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Man charged with trespassing and possession of meth
Andrew C. Tucker, 49, has been charged with one count of criminal trespass in the first degree and…
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Accurate sex education can change lives | OWL to be offered this fall
OWL is back and ready to help empower island youth.
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Orcas Library continues to shine | Adult programs expanding
As program director at the Orcas Library, Sam Gailey has spent the last eighteen months harnessing local talent…
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Orcas and Lopez Land Trusts featured in online forum hosted by Canadian housing group
In honor of World Community Land Trust Day this weekend, a neighboring island community in Canada is highlighting…
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Students for Peace hold walk-out protest
Orcas High School Senior Will Stephens and a handful of his classmates organized a walk-out on May 15…
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A home brimming with glitter | Mother’s Day profile with Monee
If you see Miramonee Harrington at any given time, she likely has a young person hanging onto her…
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Fire levy is approved after three tries
After two previous rejections in 2023, Orcas voters have approved a five-year tax levy for the fire department.