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Orcas softball: Lady Vikings finish fifth/sixth at state

The Lady Vikings competed with the elite at state championships last weekend, taking the fifth/sixth place state finish…

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Orcas High School senior projects

The Orcas High School graduating class will present its senior projects before an audience of community members, fellow…

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Jim Sullivan elected to School Board

And then there were five. The Orcas Island School Board has elected Jim Sullivan to replace former member…

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Buck Park: the elephant in the schoolyard

Kids are getting hurt at Buck Park. A broken ankle, a twisted knee, and a few balls in…

Current members of the Orcas Island Community Band

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And the beat goes on… 20 years later, Orcas Island Community Band gives spring concert

The Orcas Island Community Band, now in its 20th year, will present its annual spring concert next week.…

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Eclipse Charters opens nature store in Eastsound

A new Eclipse Charters Wildlife Store has ensconced itself in the little Eastsound berth next door to the…

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Wine and Cheese pairing evening with The Local Vine at The New Leaf Cafe

Have you ever wondered which cheese you should serve to best complement a glass of your favorite bold…

Orcas softball girls

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Softball: Orcas places second in Tri-Districts. Next up, state championships

Orcas faced off against the La Conner Braves on Saturday, May 22 for the Tri-District championship title. After…

Orcas kids during last year’s dance demonstration.

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Orcas Center to host student dance and theatre demonstrations

Elementary school students will demonstrate their new moves during a dance and theater showcase at Orcas Center on…

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Softball slide show: Orcas overturns Rainier Christian in first Tri-District match

The Lady Vikings opened Tri-Districts with a smashing 15-2 win against Rainier Christian from the SeaTac League on…

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Crossroads Lecture ‘The Undiscovered Ocean: The Sea Surface Hidden in Plain View’ on May 23

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Plastic bits collected during the April sampling on Orcas.

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Marine micro-plastic pollution on Orcas Island

Next time you’re out strolling the beach, pick up that stray lighter, empty chip bag, or bottle cap…

A passenger boards the Evergreen State ferry.

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New vehicle reservation system for ferries announced

Beginning in the fall of 2012, many of those coming to and from the San Juans will need…