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Orcas school enrollment numbers

Enrollment history for Orcas public schools is available on the school's Web site at www.orcasislandschools.org.

Fire chief Mike Harris bids farewell to Engine 22 as it boards the Elwha.

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Orcas says goodbye to the little fire engine that saved the superferry Elwha

It's time for Orcas to say farewell to the plucky little fire pumper that saved the super ferry…

Lindsay Anderson

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Orcas players selected for all-state teams

Three Orcas high school softball players were selected for all-state teams out of Washington state's class 2-B division.…

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Rec District proposes levy of 10 cents per $1,000

The Orcas Island Park and Rec District is getting ready to put its popular support to the test.…

Sgt. Vierthaler receiving prescription drugs and personal care products at Ray's Pharmacy.

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Ray’s Pharmacy hosts first prescription drug take-back

Sergeant Steve Vierthaler received boxes full of prescription drugs and personal care products on Wednesday, August 4 at…

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San Juan County Parks and Rec Commission needs new Orcas rep

Sandy Playa stepped down from her position as a San Juan County Parks and Rec Commissioner last month,…

The roof.

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Saved by the roll bar: Porsche totaled on Orcas

Two young Orcas men incurred minor injuries July 28 when the Porsche Boxer convertible they were taking for…

A Fly In guest admires a plane's engine.

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Orcas Fly In photos

Pilots, friends and young aviation aficionados enjoyed the Orcas Fly In last weekend. Dozens of gleaming aircraft wowed…

FEAST students learned the power of hydro up close.

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FEAST kids power up at Youngren’s

Alternative energy guru Eric Youngren invited teens out to his off-grid home to learn about solar and hydro…

FEAST kids help the Orcas fire department fill up the water tank at the Eastsound FEAST garden.

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Orcas teens forging sustainability with FEAST program

Orcas teens experienced blacksmithing in a trial by fire at Orcas Island Forge last week. “It was so…

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Bob Coleman resigns as Islanders Bank president

Bob Coleman announced his resignation this week as president of Islanders Bank, citing medical concerns. “I’m old enough…

The 26th annual fly-in is July 30 to Aug. 1.

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Annual Orcas fly in July 30-August 1

Gleaming metal “birds” of various feather will flock together at the Port of Orcas next weekend, July 30…

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Sheriff begins prescription drug take-back programs

If you flush those old prescription drugs, you could end up drinking them. Toss them into the trash…