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Islands’ Weekly to be included inside the Islands’ Sounder beginning May 6

Two of our community publications — The Islands’ Sounder and The Islands’ Weekly — will be combined into…

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From show ring to storytime: The heartwarming tale of ‘Basil the Poodle’

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

NASA photo.

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Our blue marble: Our home planet

Submitted by event organizers.

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Lynn Roberts.

Obituaries

Lynn Roberts | Passages

September 25, 1941 - March 16, 2026

Obituaries

Death notice: Catherine Pederson

Catherine Pederson, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, at 3:15 a.m. Catherine was a beloved mother…

Contributed photo by Jill Rain.
Barlow Tulalip dock.

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How the islands’ climate is changing: Winds and tides

By Russel Barsh

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The annual fishing derby returns April 25.

Sports

Bill Yarlott Annual Youth Fishing Derby returns April 25

Hosted and sponsored by Orcas Adventures, the beloved Bill Yarlott Annual Youth Fishing Derby is back on Saturday,…

Darrell Kirk photo.
A WSF ferry approaches Orcas ferry landing.

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Ferry reservation modernization project sinks after contract cancellation

Washington State Ferries has terminated its contract with Anchor Operating System, the vendor hired in January 2025 to…

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The Annual Student Art Exhibit at Orcas Center

Submitted by the Orcas Island School District.

Maddy Sonshine.

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Maddy Sonshine designs dance for choral concert

Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.

Austris Augusts photo.

OIHS track meet on April 29

Submitted by Amy Carlson and The Booster Team.

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TEDxOrcasIslandLive: ‘All of Us’

Join Orcas Center for a screening of a set of the latest TED Talks from TED2026, Saturday, April…

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Town and County councils discuss ferries, affordable housing and more at joint meeting

Submitted by San Juan County.