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Firearms brandished during dispute; roaming dogs; frozen beef stolen | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls.
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OASIS graduates four students
Three graduated with Washington state high school diplomas: Cassondra Lindgren, Anna Ray, and Jordan Griffin. Lindgren was valedictorian…
Life
Heritage Seed and Plant Exchange coming soon
Organizers says those who are invited include anyone with extra seed or plants/bulbs/tubers/etc. to share (labeled containers); people…
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A ‘History Matinee’ with Harry Patton
In the second of a continuing monthly series of Sunday afternoon gatherings featuring Orcas “old-timers,” the Orcas Island…
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Friday Harbor man arrested for allegedly delivering meth and cocaine
Jason Bell of Friday Harbor was arrested last week for allegedly delivering methamphetamine and cocaine. The arrest warrant…
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‘Barefoot Bandit’ ridicules law enforcement
According to the Seattle Times, "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore ridiculed police and prosecutors in emails and phone calls…
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Prosecutor’s office could be overreacting to cuts | Editorial
It would appear that our county is on the high end of budget allocations. Might it be time…
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Sen. Ranker ‘proud’ to be part of marriage equality hearing
Kevin Ranker: "I was proud to sit in on the committee hearing today to listen to testimony from…
Life
Pianist Kahane to play Bach, Chopin
Pianist Jeffrey Kahane will perform at Orcas Center for one night only, and it’s the same program he…
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Passages: remembering those we’ve lost
The Islands’ Sounder is paying tribute to the following community members whose obituaries were published in 2011.
Letters to the Editor
Vote for school levy | Letter
We invite you to join us in support of the upcoming levy vote for the School District. This…
Letters to the Editor
Max thanks his friends | Letter
To all, a wagging tail “hello.” I’m Max the Shiloh Shepherd and I want to thank all the…
Letters to the Editor
Concerns about CAO | Letter
I have been mulling over the non-conforming designation issue that is part of the proposed San Juan County’s…