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Bruce Benton.

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Orcas man launches zero-emissions EV charger project

Bruce Benton, who moved with his wife from Bethesda, Maryland to Orcas Island permanently last year, is spearheading…

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WSF: Masks required only in indoor areas of terminals and vessels

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Webb graduates with a master of science

98245, Mesa Eva Kate Webb, of Eastsound, earned a Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, from Baylor…

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For the Port’s winning efforts, airport manager Jeannie Sharp (center) was presented with a wooden sculpture. To Sharp’s right is Port commissioner Jason Laursen and to her left is commissioner Mia Kartiganer. They are pictured with board members of the Passport program.

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Port first winner of state-wide food bank challenge

Late last year, a few weeks before Thanksgiving, the Port of Orcas entered a competition with other Washington…

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Caps off to Orcas Island Leather Goods | Letter

My name is Jannice Rose, Program Director for Island Reproductive Health Initiative. I want to take the opportunity…

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Living edge woodworker, Tim Forbes.

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The wood-whisperer

In the hills above Orcas, on land dense with trees, Tim Forbes lives comfortably in harmony with the…

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Photo by Christian Bowen on Unsplash

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Join the Orcas Senior Center today

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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Flag flying protects whales and boaters

Submitted by The San Juan County Environmental Department.

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Thank you to island healthcare professionals | Letter

After falling off a small cliff I was reminded how lucky I am to live on Orcas Island.…

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More spaces added to laser show!

Submitted by Orcas Center.

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Music, magic, mayor | Get out this July Fourth weekend

It may not be a July 4th like we’re used to, but it’s getting closer.

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Letters to the Editor

Consider an at home water filtration system | Letter

Eastsound Water services more than 1,300 people here on Orcas Island. That is a ton of water and…

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Ferry find, round-a-bout rascal, seatbelt scofflaws| San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.