Opinion
A way forward for Orcas Schools | Guest Column
The following is an interim report to the Orcas Community and the Orcas Island School Board, prepared by…
Life
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Whether it’s a blue heron dipping into the sea, children playing in the Village Green, or that perfect…
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More changes to Charter Review positions
The County Council voted unanimously yesterday to change the number of Charter Review Commissioners (CRC) from 18 to…
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Solid waste facilities closed this Friday on Orcas and San Juan
Most of the County’s non-judicial offices, and its solid waste facilities on San Juan and Orcas Islands, will…
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New oystercatcher babies on Indian Island
A pair of Black Oystercatchers nesting on Indian Island since early May hatched two of their three eggs…
Letters to the Editor
Civil rights suffer under the Patriot Act | Letter
The Patriot Act was extended for an additional four years on May 26, 2011, the day that three…
News
Van Dyke appointed publisher of the Sounder
Marcia Van Dyke has been appointed publisher of the Islands’ Sounder by Sound Publishing, which owns and operates…
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Graduation announcement: Adrienne Carlson
Eastsound resident Adrienne Carlson recently graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor’s degree in communication. The…
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Coast Guard responds to grounded fishing vessel at Patos Island
Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound is responding to the grounded fishing vessel “Ruby Lily,” which ran aground at…
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April joins the race for Mayor
April the cow submitted the following letter to the Orcas community. Gentle Bipeds, I am mooved to write…
Life
Crossroads adds additional lecture event to discuss the Tea Party
The Orcas Crossroads lecture series announces an extra event on Saturday, June 18: “The Tea Party Paradox: Everyone’s…
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Orcas schools moves forward with transfer of Buck Park to Orcas Park and Rec District
The Orcas Island School Board recently passed a motion agreeing to move forward with the transfer of Buck…