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Regional ferry district proposal dead in the water
Governor Chris Gregoire’s regional ferry district proposal has been set adrift in the sea of dead legislation. Senator…
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Kindlings Winterfest highlights rebels of the Christian faith
When Dick Staub was a student at Berkeley, there was one man who helped him understand his faith:…
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Eastsound Sewer and Water well project in Highlands at a standstill
After a sobering report from the state department of health last month, the Orcas Highlands Association will not…
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San Juan County Sheriff’s office releases image of Orcas Island rape suspect
The San Juan County Sheriff's office has released the sketch of a man suspected of rape on Orcas…
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Orcas Island author releases memoir about beloved Borzoi
Portion of proceeds to benefit animal rescue.
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Gregoire proposes regional ferry district to manage system
Gov. Chris Gregoire announced on Jan. 6 that she wants to transfer control of the state ferry system…
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Sounder publisher, husband airflifted after rollover crash near Orcas Island ferry landing
Islands' Sounder Publisher Elyse Van den Bosch and her husband, Fred Munder, were airlifted to St. Joseph Hospital…
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Stretching the boundaries: Gryphon Trio to perform chamber music salon concert in Orcas Island living room
For 18 years, the Gryphon Trio has gone beyond the preconceived parameters of chamber music.
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Medication disposal program is here to stay
A pilot program for disposing of unwanted prescription medications has become a permanent fixture in San Juan County.
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Crash leaves Orcas driver stuck in wreck for hours
Orcas Fire and Rescue uses ‘every trick in the book’ to extricate driver from the car.
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Empowering young women: SWISH b-ball
SWISH Youth Basketball League brings together fifth through eighth graders from 11 Washington counties for close to a…
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Orcas teen’s choreography to be performed by Seattle Theater Group
Sabina Smith-Moreland began dancing before she was out of diapers. “She was dancing before she could walk,” said…