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Wrestling practice begins

The Orcas Island Wrestling Club has rolled out the mats again to start its 10th season of practice…

Contributed photo.                                Senior runner Jaydon Krisch.

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OIHS Cross Country runners perform well at King’ Cross Invitational

The Orcas Island High School cross country runners traveled down to just north of Seattle to compete in…

Master Gardeners hosts annual workshop

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Master Gardeners hosts annual workshop

Submitted by the San Juan County Master Gardeners.

Vacation rental impacts and possible controls | Letter

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Vacation rental impacts and possible controls | Letter

What can be done to reasonably limit the growing number of vacation rentals in the San Juans? This…

OPALCO: visionary IRP but dam removal opposition should wait for scientific study completion

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OPALCO: visionary IRP but dam removal opposition should wait for scientific study completion

Submitted by Chris and Chom Greacen.

Orcas launches successful mens tennis team

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Orcas launches successful mens tennis team

by Jerry Carter

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Climate action starts with self

“It’s early morning in the Pacific. Soon the sun will rise on Friday the 20th of September 2019,”…

Contributed photo                                Louis Landon.

Life

Renowned pianist comes to Rosario Resort

Submitted by Christopher Peacock.

An unsung tale of inspiration

Life

An unsung tale of inspiration

When a window frame in the garden shed at Orcas Elementary broke, it posed a hazard to the…

The 2020 census is underway | Part Two

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The 2020 census is underway | Part Two

by Brad Brown

Healthcare town hall

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Healthcare town hall

Submitted by the Orcas Island Health Care District.

OPALCO stands with whales and supports Hydro System

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OPALCO stands with whales and supports Hydro System

Submitted by the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

Thank you to the pilot angels of Orcas and San Juan | Guest column

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Thank you to the pilot angels of Orcas and San Juan | Guest column

by Karen Hiller