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Community Foundation gives island non-profits $81k in grants
The money bags of island non-profits are a little bit heavier. Of the 33 applications it received, the…
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Orcas Island activist on flotilla boarded by Israeli troops is reported safe
David Schermerhorn, 80, a retired television-commercial producer from Orcas Island, was on the flotilla that was boarded by…
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WSF ferry rate increases on hold till corruption allegations are investigated
State transportation commission votes to hold off on higher prices until allegations of corruption are investigated.
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Sheriff releases new images believed to be Colton Harris-Moore
The San Juan County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday released stills from a surveillance video they believe shows suspected…
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Seattle man starts ‘anti-fan site’ for Colton Harris-Moore
Sick and tired of the internet fan clubs for accused burglar Colton Harris-Moore, a Seattle man has taken…
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Bite of Orcas to benefit Wolf Hollow
Truffle fries. Beef sliders. Mini bagels with gourmet spreads. Ribs and prawns. Spicy sausage. Salmon torte. Strawberry rhubarb…
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Woman known for ocean advocacy dies in Orcas couple’s hot tub
A Rosario-area couple found a friend visiting from Seattle dead in their hot tub on May 14 at…
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Patty Miller to run for San Juan County council
Long-time Orcas resident Patty Miller is making a bid for the county council. Miller announced her candidacy last…
Life
Orcas students celebrate May as Arts Education Month
There are the basics: reading, writing, and arithmetic. But what about the arts? Across the state, communities are…
Life
The canine ties that bind
When Sherry Vinson first saw Luc, the connection was instantaneous. “We bonded right away,” she said. “I would…
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Orcas school board settles on $27 million bond
The Orcas School board hopes a 20 percent reduction of its original bond plan will mean more community…
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EWUA applying for federal money to fund $2 million project
An Orcas utility is hoping to embark on a big project. The Eastsound Water Users Association is applying…
Sports
Slideshow: Orcas baseball team at district championships
The Orcas Vikings lost a hard district championship game against the Quilcene Rangers on Thursday, May 6 at…