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Thirty-foot bonfire mysteriously set ablaze on Halloween night

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a reported possible wildland fire at 11:27 p.m. on Halloween night.…

Letters to the Editor

Odd Fellows: thanks for supporting wood raffle

The Odd Fellows would like to thank the community for its participation in our annual wood raffle.

Letters to the Editor

Johnson: thank you for a great experience

I would like to congratulate Rob Nou and welcome him as our Sheriff elect.

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Free Skagit Valley College class to be held on tenant’s rights

Skagit Valley College to offer free class about Tenants’ Rights The Skagit Valley College (SVC) Paralegal Program and…

Business

EDC presents free “Sticky Marketing” workshop

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free workshop on Nov. 16 called “Making it…

News

Port of Orcas board has a vacancy

As a result of Garth Eimers’ resignation, the Commissioners of the Port of Orcas wish to fill the…

Sports

Volleyball: Orcas girls head to bi-districts

The Vikings placed fourth in the Northwest 2B league tournament on Saturday, earning a berth at bi-districts next…

Letters to the Editor

Ambulance-boat is “perfectly sensible”

The recent thinking of our fire chief to purchase a boat-ambulance is perfectly sensible in protecting the “veritable…

Letters to the Editor

Emergency transport boat “a silly idea”

Editor; Orcas Fire Chief Harris wants his own emergency response vessel. What an incredibly silly idea!

Letters to the Editor

Nou: asks for input on strategic plan for sheriff’s office

I am honored to be the sheriff-elect of San Juan County. I am profoundly grateful for the level…

Letters to the Editor

County clerk: thank you for your confidence

Although I ran unopposed in the election, I wish to thank you for your continued support and trust…

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Election: Recount coming in Lopez/Shaw County Council race; Orcas Rec funding measure fails

Lopez and Shaw island residents won't know who their representative on the San Juan County Council will be…

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Election: Orcas Park and Rec levy doesn’t have super majority

Orcas Islanders overwhelmingly supported the formation of a parks and rec district last November. But as of Tuesday…