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Councilman does not agree with closing transfer stations

On Sept. 14, San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for Dorothy Austin benefit

It takes a community to have a successful and wonderful event. There are artists, artisans, and business people…

Letters to the Editor

Another reason to appreciate EMTs

Friday, of Labor Day weekend, was a day to once again appreciate the magnificent services that our EMTs…

Sports

Lopez girls volleyball beats Orcas

Volleyball game scores from the Lopez vs. Orcas game on Friday, Sept. 17:

News

Orcas Island Diabetes Support Group to meet

Beginning Oct. 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Orcas Senior Center, the…

Sports

Photo slideshow: Orcas boys soccer vs. Providence Christian

The Orcas Vikings lost to Providence Classical Christian, 9-1, in pre-league play.

News

Island doctors to offer flu shots

Orcas Family Health Center, Orcas Island Family Medicine, and Orcas Medical Center are all offering flu shots this…

News

Oyster Run motorcycle rally could cause ferry delays

The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, Sept. 26 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes…

Michael McClure.

Life

Beat poet Michael McClure to read at Doe Bay Cafe

Poet, playwright, songwriter, and novelist Michael McClure will perform a public reading and screen a film about his…

Letters to the Editor

Our county had dismal voter turnout

A glance at the voter turnout record for the recent primary election in San Juan County shows that…

News

Halley McCormick selected as Nation Merit semifinalist

Orcas high school senior Halley McCormick has been selected as one of 16,000 semifinalists in the 2011 National…

Life

Orcas hatchery shares salmon with food bank and school

The recent return of Chinook salmon to the Glenwood Springs Hatchery located on the Youngren property has been…

Photo: Live Fire training on Whidbey Island. Lt. Kevin McCoy directs firefighters Mike Macksey and Ted McKey on car fire technique.

News

Orcas fire and rescue needs firefighting volunteers

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is now accepting application for the 2011 Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Academy.