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Friday Harbor man charged with four counts of possessing explicit images of children | Sheriff Peter emails state representatives regarding father’s comments in court

Richard Alexander Brant, 35, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with two counts of Dealing in Depictions of…

Founder and Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann with her husband, artistic advisor and festival pianist Jon Kimura Parker.

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Chamber Music Festival’s 27th year of eclectic and elegant programming

Aloysia Friedmann has no shortage of inspiration when planning her beloved music festival.

Colleen Smith Summers photo Spencer and Sabrina Bezaire.

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Fresh, fast service at new deli Lone Pine Larder

Sabrina and Spencer Bezaire couldn’t resist an opportunity to feed their new community.

Carol and Allan.

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A tiny farm for the community

Carol Wetzel and Allan Tone have embarked upon a new venture with the same gusto and enthusiasm that…

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Judge Loring to issue written decision on EWUA lawsuit at a later date

San Juan County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Loring heard arguments on July 3 in a lawsuit brought by…

Since founding In a Landscape in 2016, classical pianist Hunter Noack has performed hundreds of concerts on a Steinway grand piano in settings across the U.S..

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A soundtrack to your outdoor experience

As a classically trained pianist, Hunter Noack never foresaw that combining his love of the outdoors with his…

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Pea Patch to be community services hub and provide ‘supportive housing’

With the purchase of an 11-acre property in Eastsound, three organizations will provide services to residents in one…

North Shore/Glenwood Inn property beach.

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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…

Eirik Johnson.

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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.

Portrait of astronaut William Anders, courtesy of the Heritage Flight Museum.

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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…