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Talisk play at Orcas Center on Saturday, November 5.

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Talisk – Instantly Enthralling Scottish Group Plays Orcas Center

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Moving forward with commercial composting in San Juan County

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The library is seeking a new trustee

The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee who begin serving a five-year term on Jan.…

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County celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

San Juan County is proud to reflect on the successful partnership with Alimentando al Pueblo – a Latinx…

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Islanders feel sticker shock at change of property values

By Kathryn Wheeler

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Students raising mason bees at Orcas School

Orcas Master Gardeners Dray Longdon, Laura Walker, Tony Suruda and Nancy Forker visited the Orcas School Garden on…

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Thanks to all Great Islands Clean-up Volunteers!

ORS/The Exchange wishes to thank everyone who came out on September 24th for the seventh annual Fall Great…

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Life Line Screening at Orcas Senior Center

The mission of Life Line Screening is to provide affordable and convenient health screenings that supplement your traditional…

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County Council Approves $3.5 Million Commitment to Affordable Housing

by Toby Cooper

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Vikings soccer wins game against Friday Harbor

by Jefferson Freeman

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Against ranked-choice voting | Letters

After failing in committee, Kevin Ranker and Sharon Abreu brought back Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to the County…

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Invitation to artists and artisans to participate at Holiday Markets on Orcas

Island-made gifts, clothing, jewelry, woven and kitchen goods, candles, ornaments, wreaths and garlands, comforters, quilts, books, foods, beverages,…

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Tricare no longer supporting veterans and small pharmacies

by Rick Hughes