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Rena Priest is the first indigenous poet to be appointed Washington State Poet Laureate.

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Rena Priest named Washington State Poet Laureate

Originally published by Washington State Arts Commission.

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Letters to the Editor

Island students support levy | Letter

One day, we will be the citizens who help plan our community’s growth, manage our nonprofits and businesses,…

Letter

Letters to the Editor

Support for school levy | Letter

We support the 2021 Capital Projects/Technology Levy (Proposition No. 2) that if passed, will result in technology upgrades…

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Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion to all adults April 15

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.

Business

OICF is hiring

The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hiring. They are seeking a communication and administrative support person. This is…

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Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott

Life

‘The Informed Gardener: Gardening Myths’

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.

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Renaissance man John Largess presents online cooking class

by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

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Letters to the Editor

Consider donating your stimulus check | Letter

Last week, my wife and I received our American Rescue Plan stimulus payments from the federal government, with…

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Straight talk for right now

Submitted by San Juan County.

Photos by Corey Wiscomb

Sports

Baseball and golf earn league titles; fall sports now in effect

by Portia White

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County seeks Orcas resident for housing committe

Are you an Orcas resident who is passionate and knowledgeable about affordable housing in San Juan County? San…

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Life

New podcast examines endangered Southern Resident killer whales

Submitted by the SeaDoc Society.

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Letters to the Editor

In support of Proposition 2 | Letter

I’m writing in support of Proposition 2. This is a renewal request for an expiring technology levy for…