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Washington State Ferries will sell merchandise at FerryGear.com

Washington State Ferries invites community members to take home a souvenir of Washington State Ferries (WSF) to commemorate…

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Public hearing on proposed ordinance regarding geologically hazardous and flooded areas

San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed…

Letters to the Editor

Superheroes at Lopez School | Letter

Whereas other communities around the country may be “waiting for Superman,” I have to tell you that on…

Opinion

The Good News | Guest Column

There is plenty of good news in the world of volunteerism contributing to Orcas Island’s strong and healthy…

Letters to the Editor

Our shorelines need you to speak up | Letter

If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion,…

Letters to the Editor

Community needs to look beyond plans A or B to sustainable waste options | Letter

In response to this week’s County Council meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for…

Letters to the Editor

Critical Areas Ordinance: ecological health is common sense | Letter

Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy,…

Letters to the Editor

Orcas Angels prime rib dinner had incredible support | Letter

We would like to thank the community for the outstanding support that Orcas Angels received for our Prime…

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for help with locally grown meal for senior project | Letter

The best part of living on Orcas is the support we give each other in the community. This…

Letters to the Editor

Orcas Lutherans seek input on future services | Letter

The Lutherans in the San Juans are in search of a term call pastor, and I have the…

Letters to the Editor

Orcas museum thankful for ‘Cruise into History’ efforts | Letter

Each year the “Cruise into History” tour sells out more quickly, and this year was no exception. Even…

Letters to the Editor

Approve land bank tax to provide beautiful hiking, scenery | Letter

We just returned from a six-day camping trip up near Mt. Baker so I could get my mountain…

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Harris-Moore’s sentencing delayed to Dec. 9

The sentencing of Colton Harris-Moore, also known as the Barefoot Bandit, has been delayed to Dec. 9, reports…