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Emergency medical care: Orcas Island Fire Department
The five core interrelated aspects to emergency medical care on Orcas Island are the paramedics, the EMTs, the…
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San Juan County Land Bank Commission to meet
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, Aug. 15 at…
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Primary election ballots ready to mail
On Wednesday July 3, San Juan County Elections Supervisor Doris Schaller and her staff loaded trays of 11,005…
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Decatur man pleads guilty to lesser offense
A Decatur man arrested on a felony drug charge in October’s high-profile raid by state and federal officers…
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Orcas School Board looks for consensus on budget cuts
At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting on Aug. 1, the board voted to accept a…
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Men shed shirts for breast cancer
They did not keep their wet t-shirts on long this past Saturday at the Lower Tavern before shedding…
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State Representatives endorse Alan Lichter
County Councilman Alan Lichter’s re-election campaign received the endorsement of State Representative Jeff Morris (Democrat—40th District) this week.
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Moriah Armstrong retiring from OIPP Program
After eight years at the helm of the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), Executive Director Moriah Armstrong will…
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San Juan superior court candidates kick off series of forums
Islanders had the opportunity to hear Superior Court candidates Randy Gaylord and John Linde talk about the issues…
Letters to the Editor
Islands Sounder Letters to the Editor | July 30
Letters received after the July 25 deadline are printed at the end of this article, and will be…
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Sun, wind and water sprinklers can’t stop the Orcas Island Relay for Life
24-hour benefit for the American Cancer Society still receiving contributions at Islanders Bank
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County transportation solutions call for exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers
The San Juan County public is invited to join in a dialogue among citizens, policy makers and transportation…