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Eastsound’s new constructed wetland will filter town’s runoff
The latest public works’ project on Orcas Island has excavators uprooting trees, tearing out stands of shrubbery and…
Sports
Orcas football: San Juan Capistrano trip a success
The Orcas Island Vikings faced off against St. Margaret's in San Juan Capistrano, California the evening of Sept.…
Life
County represented at Vancouver’s Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference
San Juan County will be well represented at the upcoming 2011 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference to be held…
News
Orcas School receives ‘urgent repair’ grant
The Orcas School District has been awarded $68,584 to upgrade or replace its fire alarm systems through an…
News
Ham radio operators to converge on Orcas for ‘Salmon Run’ competition
Their goal is to establish radio contact with all 39 Washington counties. “It’s a way for amateurs to…
News
Kline: school’s graduation rates don’t reflect OASIS success
The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction recently released “report cards” for Washington state public schools. Encompassing…
News
Wetlands town hall meeting bogged down by controversy
County planner Shireene Hale laid out the initial version of the county’s new wetland regulations at a Sept.…
News
Orcas Centers hosts annual family fun fest and golf classic
The grass will indubitably appear greener at the Orcas Island Golf Club this Saturday, Sept. 10, as community…
News
‘Packs for Kids’ supplies weekend meals
Last year an Orcas child almost fainted during an after-school sports activity. She told concerned adults that because…
Life
Orcas veterinarian Jill Bates to release magical novel at Darvill’s
Orcas veterinarian Jill Bates’ first novel will make its debut at Darvill’s Bookstore on Thursday, Sept. 15. “My…
News
University of Washington honors Tracy Harachi for ‘outstanding service’
For her work in Cambodia, the University of Washington has awarded its 2011 faculty award for outstanding public…
Life
SeaDoc interns monitor elephant seal stranded at West Beach
A young male northern elephant seal was discovered washed ashore on the sand beneath the West Beach Resort…
News
Critical areas ordinance update: Sounder explores residents’ concerns
The county Critical Areas Ordinance update now in process is intended to protect critical habitat from degradation by…