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Applied physics class launches handcrafted wooden solar boat
Orcas high school teacher Brett McFarland's applied physics class launched their 25-foot, handcrafted traditional wooden “umiak” at Crescent…
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Applied physics class launches handcrafted wooden solar boat
Orcas high school teacher Brett McFarland's applied physics class launched their 25-foot, handcrafted traditional wooden “umiak” at Crescent…
Sports
Orcas softball: season ends with two games at state championships
The lady Vikings traveled to Yakima May 27 to finish up a fantastic season at the 2b fastpitch…
Life
2011 Pet Parade and Bite of Orcas: tail-wagging, gourmet delight
Hundreds thronged to Eastsound on Saturday to enjoy the Pet Parade and Bite of Orcas. While proud pet-owners…
News
Islanders say more ADUs could help alleviate housing woes
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units topped the list of proposed solutions to the county's affordable housing crisis at a…
News
The race is on! Voting begins for annual mayoral race
Voting has opened for the 2011 Mayoral race held as an annual fundraiser for Children's House infant, toddler…
Life
Kindlingsfest 2011 draws visitors from around the world
This July more than 300 people will attend KindlingsFest, an annual summer festival designed to offer rest, relaxation…
Sports
Orcas softball: Landslide Viking victory over La Conner to win bi-district championship
The Vikings softball team decimated La Conner in a five-inning, 13-0 game to carry off the bi-district championship…
Sports
Orcas softball: Lady Vikes trounce La Conner for league championship, guaranteed spot at State
On May 17 the lady Vikings traveled to La Conner for their final regular season game. The day…
News
County to sell off Orcas Rec equipment: Orcas Park and Rec district plans to borrow funds from Port of Orcas to purchase county-owned equipment
The county-owned equipment once used in Orcas Rec program’s programming is now being offered for sale, and the…
Business
Portofino’s Pizzeria has reopened under original ownership
Original owner Woody DeWoody has been away from Portofino’s Pizzeria for a little over two years. He says…
Life
Hands on: Orcas High School seniors tackle unique projects for their final hurrah
The 2011 batch of Orcas high school grads is soon to spread their wings for the great beyond.…
News
Craftsman Corner’s conditional use permit denied; interpretation is still pending
Craftsman Corner's conditional use permit application was denied in Marcy by hearing examiner Phil Olbrechts, who wrote, “the…