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Moseley reports on WSF fuel hedging, terminal progress

David H. Moseley, assistant secretary for the WSDOT Ferries Division, released this update on the current ferries situation…

Letters to the Editor

Join Parkinson’s support groups | Letter

Residents throughout the islands who have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, together with their spouses and/or caregivers, can…

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘no’ on upcoming Solid Waste ballot initiative | Letter

The County Council has spoken, and a ballot initiative will be presented to the voters this fall for…

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OICF to host annual luncheon

The focus of this year’s luncheon is assessing and addressing community needs. OICF has conducted a Community Needs…

Captain Joshua Izakson.

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Captain Izakson home before next deployment

Joshua Izakson, Captain USAF, of Orcas Island has returned home shortly after his transfer to his new squadron…

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Eagle Forum to host town hall meeting to discuss new county wetland regulations

The Eagle Forum of San Juan County will host a town hall meeting next week to discuss the…

Minoru Yamasaki.

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In commemoration of 9-11: meet Twin Towers architect Minoru Yamasaki

Minoru Yamasaki might be the most famous South King County name you have never heard. The graduate of…

Letters to the Editor

‘Another critical area to look at: humans’ | Letter

Protect critical habitat; save threatened species; pay high ferry fees; expand the urban growth area; expand the sewer…

Letters to the Editor

Bringing piece of WTC is commendable | Letter

Regarding the Twin Towers piece of I-beam story, both Chief Harris and EMT Ted McKey deserve a great…

Letters to the Editor

‘New county restrictions for your property’ | Letter

The building industry across the nation is struggling. The same is true in San Juan County. The draft…

Letters to the Editor

Dog Daze party was a joy | Letter

The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island Off-Leash Dog Park wanted to give back to the community…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, United Way | Letter

We at Orcas Family Health Center would again like to say thank you to the United Way for…

Business

The harvest is bountiful at Orcas Farmers’ Market

To kids heading back to school, the summer is almost over, but the Orcas Island Farmers’ Market is…