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Viking Jake Zier making a touchdown in the last minutes of the game against Seattle Lutheran. The touchdown didn't stick because of a holding call.

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Orcas football: Vikings lose to Seattle Lutheran Saints, 28-27

The Vikings played their hearts out during a homecoming game against league foe Seattle Lutheran, but it wasn't…

News

Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to host annual meeting

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the…

Left to right: Catherine Ellis

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Orcas author George Karnikis will discuss ‘West of Parthenon’ with Happy Bookers

Orcas’ Happy Bookers bookclub invited George Karnikis to discuss his newly published memoir “West of the Parthenon” at…

Letters to the Editor

Land bank has sacrificed, too | Letter

In response to claims that the land bank has not sacrificed like other county departments over the past…

Life

‘Visit orcas in the wild, not in captivity’: Whale Research volunteer Candace Whiting blogs for Seattle PI

This Seattle PI blog entry about watching orcas in the wild was contributed by Candace Calloway Whiting, a…

A Lopez player tries to steal the ball from a Viking.

Sports

Vikings beat Lopez Lobos in soccer match: photo slideshow

The Orcas Vikings soccer team beat the Lopez Lobos on Oct. 13. The final score was 8-0.

The new bridge.

News

New Buck Bay bridge is open

Traffic began crossing the bridge on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The official bridge opening will be celebrated on-site at…

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Lopez School District receives $100k repair grant

Entitled an Urgent Repair Grant, the district was awarded $100,000, which is the maximum amount possible under this…

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Town hall meeting with council members next week

Discussion will focus on the general election proposition No. 2, San Juan County user charge for management of…

Letters to the Editor

Let’s re-evaluate county charter | Letter

Next month there will be an election. On Nov. 8, the people of San Juan County get to…

Letters to the Editor

Committee against land bank renewal responds to assessor’s comments | Letter

According to the County Assessor the voters' pamphlet statement by the Committee Opposing Land Bank Initiative contains inaccuracies.…

News

County council resolution details ramifications of solid waste parcel fee

The San Juan County council has released a resolution summarizing the anticipated changes to the solid waste system…

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Wednesday ferry schedule in disarray due to Hiyu repairs

Ferry schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 12: Westbound: The 12:35 p.m. sailing to Lopez is canceled. The 2:40 p.m.…