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Orcas Christian School graduations

The community is invited to the graduation ceremonies of the Orcas Christian School. On June 9, the annual…

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San Juan students complete OASIS program

On Saturday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, OASIS students who have completed…

County Council candidate Mindy Kayl

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Crow Valley resident announces candidacy for San Juan County Council

Mindy Kayl has formally announced her candidacy for the position of San Juan County Council, Orcas West (District…

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Orcas Island looking to field four adult softball squads

The Orcas Island Recreation Program is looking for four teams for this summer’s softball league. Adult softball will…

Solings Wizard and Obelisk.

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Adult sailing lessons available on Orcas Island in June and July

This summer, Sail Orcas will offer adult sailing lessons. The 12-hour courses are offered during June and July.…

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Click! Orcas Island Rec goes online with youth programs

Orcas Recreation has partnered with many Orcas Island children’s organizations to create a Web site that is a…

Key Club members Erik Hansen

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Orcas Island Key Club, Master Gardeners, Moran Park and Firewise team up to prep for summer wildfires

The WSU Master Gardeners and Firewise Communities have teamed with Moran State Park and the Orcas High School…

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Memorial Day traffic clogs Orcas Island ferry

What may be most memorable about the past Memorial Day weekend is the difficulty getting on and off…

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San Juan County councilman testifies before U.S Senate panel on global warming

San Juan County Councilman Kevin Ranker told a U.S. Senate Subcommittee on May 27 that Washington is especially…

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Citing real estate market woes, Coldwell Banker Orcas Island closes shop

On Saturday, May 31, Coldwell Banker Orcas Island closed the doors of the historic church manse it occupied…

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Orcas Island School Board contends with state legislators over school funding

On May 27, members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board, OISD Superintendent Glenn Harris and Lopez…

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San Juans’ $1.8 million for salmon recovery – where does it go?

A list of government agencies and non-profits awarded funds in 2008 to protect and restore salmon habitats.

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Orcas Island Community Foundation Grants

List of 2008 Community Foundation Grants