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Island newspapers say goodbye to long-time publisher
For the staff at The Islands’ Sounder, the news was met with tears, smiles, and hugs all around…
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Orcas Island sailors wrap up a year of success
They’ve been on the water since they were kids, and their dedication is paying off. “The seniors on…
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School receives $15k technology grant
Goodbye smelly formaldehyde, hello frog dissection with the touch of a finger. The Orcas School District has purchased…
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Long time coming: Food Bank building is finally on the island
It is finally here. The Orcas Food Bank’s new building arrived by ferry this week after delays by…
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$30 annual fee to bring cars into state parks is likely to be a reality
If you’re planning to take a car into a state park this summer, it may cost you. The…
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FAC releases summer ferry schedule
The Ferry Advisory Committee and Washington State Ferries have agreed upon a summer schedule. FAC member Ed Sutton…
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School board votes to begin non-voted debt process
The Orcas School Board has taken its first step toward acquiring non-voted debt. Despite their reservations about owing…
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Helping island friends across the globe
It’s a simple wooden box, but it has the power to change someone’s life. After the earthquake and…
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‘Texting and driving kills’: Point Blank students hold school assembly
Orcas high schoolers are asking their peers and community members to make a pledge: don’t text and drive.…
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‘Tropical’ water in Fishing Bay proves to be herring spawn
It looked like a Caribbean current swept into Fishing Bay last month. On March 28, onlookers near the…
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Mental wellness for all: County launches program for uninsured residents in need of therapy
For those without insurance, sitting down with a therapist can be a very expensive prospect. A new county-wide…