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What sounds good to some won’t sound good to all guest Opinion

There is a growing concern internationally about noise-induced hearing loss. In settings as diverse as the workplace, our…

Letters to the Editor

Islands Sounder Letters?to the?Editor | July 9

The food was delicious, the auction items tantalizing, the auctioneers a hoot. No question about it, the Orcas…

Opinion

San Juan County needs to enforce permit rules

San Juan County needs to make a priority of enforcement of its development regulations.

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High fire danger means only recreational fires

Robert Low, San Juan County Fire Marshal announced on June 30 that starting July 1, the fire danger…

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Waldron Candidates Forum

On Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Waldron Community Meeting (WCM) will host a candidates’…

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Orcas Family Health Center to expand cardiology services

Less than a year ago, Bellingham-based North Cascades Cardiology (NCC) initiated an outreach program to serve the residents…

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Orcas Medical Center expands skin treatment

“Most skin conditions that cause Orcas Island residents to make appointments with mainland dermatologists now can be addressed…

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Council hears from local transportation service

Representatives from Orcas Island Shuttle, Island Energy Systems and the Agricultural Resources Committee spoke to the County Council…

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Youngren tells County Council of energy alternatives

Eric Youngren, whose new business, Island Energy Systems, creates small-scale “kits” for home-use alternative energy systems, addressed the…

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ARC reports to Council on farm sustainability

Tim Clark, Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) Farm Preservation Coordinator, spoke to the County Council on June 24.

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Pest control chemicals can quickly pollute Puget Sound

Garden and yard chemicals used by San Juan Islanders are likely to reach some water body in the…

Life

Funhouse classes start

One and two day workshops begin this week at The Funhouse – big FUN and knowledge awaits all…

Sergio Gomez

Life

Founder of Baja Vision Ministries to share work with Lopez Islanders

Over 40 years ago in Tijuana Mexico, Sergio Gomez’s heart was heavy with concern for the street children…