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Park and Rec District is an investment in our community | Letter

I’ve recently heard a number of concerns regarding approving the modest funding proposal of the Orcas Park and…

News

Rape case against Orcas Island man dismissed

Judge Donald Eaton has accepted the prosecutors’ motion to dismiss a case against an Orcas Island man for…

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Regulation of the environment could save us | Guest column

by Janet Alderton and San Olson Our severe recession is a direct result of the deregulation of the…

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Support for Orcas Rental and Saw development | Letter

I write in support of Steve Pearson and his current development of Orcas Rental and Saw. I live…

Letters to the Editor

Park and Rec District budget should be trimmed down | Letter

Prior to the December meeting of the Parks and Rec Commission I tried to work with one of…

Proposed cuts in state spending could hurt county fairs across the state

News

State budget proposal could ‘gut’ funding for San Juan County Fair

The State budget deficit and the cuts proposed by Governor Gregoire may have a severe impact on the…

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Stan will be missed | Letter

It is with great sadness and affection that I acknowledge the passing of Dr. Stan Williams. Stan was…

News

Orcas Conservatory offers Bach lectures, kids’ aerial classes, acting, chorus, and violin

Orcas Conservatory is an ongoing series of classes offered by Orcas Center. Winter classes are now open for…

Life

Farewell party for Orcas Center director Barbara Courtney

The Orcas Center Board invites community members to a reception honoring outgoing Executive/Artistic Director Barbara Courtney on Friday,…

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An islander’s view of the regional ferry plan | Guest Column

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Orcas Park and Rec board will manage money responsibly | Letter

I am not on the Orcas Park & Recreation District board, but I have paid close attention to…

Letters to the Editor

Each child should be offered an opportunity to grow | Letter

We are active in the Orcas community. We have had numerous opportunities to meet many of our young…

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff Nou: ‘Vote yes for Orcas Park and Rec’ | Letter

Who hasn’t heard kids and teens complain “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do”? Orcas voters have the opportunity…