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OIFR Union members release a ‘Vote of No Confidence’ against Fire Chief Williams

Orcas Fire and Rescue Union members release a Vote-of-No-Confidence against Chief Williams

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JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to play Orcas Hotel Oktoberfest Beer Garden

Oktoberfest is coming to Orcas! The annual autumn festival traditionally begins two weeks before the first Sunday in…

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Eastsound Sewer and Water District receives $900,000 grant

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced 20 rural cities, towns and counties will receive a total of…

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Cooling options now available for low-income households

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

NWC removes unnecessary rock armor from upper beach habitat at Salmon Point community beach. (Contributed photo)

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Shoreline habitat restoration actions completed on Lopez

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.

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Thank you for the jazz festival | Letter

What is the recipe for having a successful jazz festival on Orcas? Make sure that you have people…

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Port manager Jeannie Sharp with last year’s winning trophy.

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Orcas Port once again hopes to hang on to trophy for the most food collected

Submitted by the Port of Orcas.

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Jon Kimura Parker will play in the Music Room at Rosario Resort.

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Pianist Jon Kimura Parker to perform at Rosario Resort

Pianist Jon Kimura Parker to perform at Rosario Resort

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Island Hospital works toward 100% vaccinated workforce

In response to recent State and Federal vaccination mandates for healthcare workers, Island Hospital’s leadership team announced a…

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The 9/11 Memorial at the Orcas Island Fire Station in Eastsound.

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Never forget how 9/11 changed our lives forever

by John Erly

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Learn to Run Construction Projects with the EDC and LCLT

Submitted by the Economic Development Council of San Juan County.

photomanip of new OPALCO logo over photo from OPALCO's flickr.

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OPALCO to host Solar Town Hall Sept. 20

Last chance to enter raffle

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COVID-19 tests — more important than ever

Even vaccinated people may need to get tested