Letters to the Editor
Chamber reflects on the year | Letter
The New Year is upon us, and time for a little reflection. The island’s holiday season kicked off…
News
Winter class offerings from the Orcas Library
The Orcas Island Library is taking registrations for three new classes beginning in January.
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San Juan County’s insurance pool settles for $75k in unlawful arrest claim
San Juan County’s insurance carrier — a pool of Washington counties — has settled an unlawful arrest suit…
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Reminder: ferry fares to increase on Jan. 1
A 2.5 percent fare increase will go into effect on all Washington State Ferry routes on Jan. 1,…
Life
‘Humpbacks of the Salish Sea’ Marine Science Lecture
On Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m., Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen of Cascadia Research will give a presentation on…
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Obituary: Mikey, Feb. 19, 2003 to Dec. 27, 2010
Michell and Doug Marshall are very sad to report that their beloved dog Mikey died on Monday, Dec.…
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Christian School to host community dinners
It’s that time of year again to join with friends and neighbors to meet at Orcas Christian School…
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Bring old Christmas trees to the transfer station
The County Public Works Department is sponsoring a Christmas tree collection program this year. Trees will be chipped…
Obituaries
Jim Calhoon
Jimmie Hal “Jim” Calhoon MD, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 in the San Juan Islands…
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San Juan Islands Ferry Group circulates petition about ferry system
A local organization, the San Juan Islands Ferry Group, is spearheading an effort to voice concerns about the…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for supporting American legion | Letter
Thank you, Orcas Island community! Thank you, all volunteers! Thank you, members of American Legion Post 93! Thank…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for giving tree donations | Letter
One hundred ninety-nine Orcas children celebrated this holiday season with their Christmas wishes coming true, thanks to the…