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Native plants weekend Feb. 26-27 with WSU master gardeners
The WSU Extension will host its master gardener native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on…
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Solid waste planning meeting on Orcas Feb. 24
Citizens will have a chance to input at a community planning meeting led by the Solid & Hazardous…
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Orcas Island Park and Rec District levy receives 61.18 percent of the vote – 100 ballots left to count
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District's levy of 9 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value has…
Letters to the Editor
Gil Blinn: thank you, Orcas, for your caring spirit | Letter
The events that started on Feb. 1 have reminded me of the caring spirit which prevails on this…
Life
Kurt Thorson’s cedar weavings at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature decorative weavings and plaited baskets by Kurt Thorson through the months of…
Life
Acclaimed guitarist to perform in honor of Black History month
Acclaimed guitarist Leon Atkinson is coming to Orcas Island to help celebrate Black History Month.
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Next dinner kitchen is Feb. 24
The next community Dinner Kitchen will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24 at Emmanuel Church. The monthly dinners…
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Lopezian Tom Cowan appointed to Washington State Transportation Commission
Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Tom Cowan to the Washington State Transportation Commission. His appointment is effective immediately.…
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Fire captain Bob Nutt receives Target Safety Award
Division Chief Patrick Shepler presented Orcas Island Fire Rescue's first Target Safety Award to Captain Bob Nutt for…
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County health officer: Flu is here, but it’s not too late to vaccinate
San Juan County Health Officer Frank James, MD, reports that flu is starting to spread in San Juan…
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Stolen vehicle; animal cruelty; illegal garbage dumping | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Jan. 24: An Orcas Island man was reunited…
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Orcas Has Talent winners: Laura Ludwig and Charles Dalton
With huge grins and hips swaying, Laura Ludwig and Charles Dalton moved across the stage with an undeniable…