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Coalition for Orcas Youth launches initiatives

by Meredith M. Griffith

Orcas Food Co-op’s Fabulous Fermentation: Sauerkraut – workshop with Regina Zwilling

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Orcas Food Co-op’s Fabulous Fermentation: Sauerkraut – workshop with Regina Zwilling

Lacto-fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are the original superfoods. Here’s a rundown of the many ways…

Long-time San Juan Island resident debuts children’s book

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Long-time San Juan Island resident debuts children’s book

RA Cook, local San Juan islander also known as Rebecca or Becca, has announced the publishing of her…

OPALCO Hires Three Local Apprentices: The Future is Here!

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OPALCO Hires Three Local Apprentices: The Future is Here!

Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

“Don’t Call it a Riot” and Anthony the Dancer Coming to Orcas Center

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“Don’t Call it a Riot” and Anthony the Dancer Coming to Orcas Center

When I hit the streets of San Diego as a beat cop in 1966, that city and many…

Bob Susol’s orchard and Jakuan Gallery open house

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Bob Susol’s orchard and Jakuan Gallery open house

May is history month in the islands. Come and see Bob and Kandis Susol’s 132-year-old heritage fruit trees…

Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system

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Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system

Submitted by Washington State Department of Transportation

Letters to the Editor

Stand Up Men update

Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault Month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans’…

Letters to the Editor

Help for an islander | Letter

An older hardworking woman finally confided in me about her circumstances. She, alone, cares for several family members.…

Contributed photo/OPALCO                                2019 OPALCO Board of Directors.

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Silverstein, Garlock and Whitfield retain OPALCO board seats

Submitted by OPALCO.

Holly King and Shannon Quishenberry

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Orcas singers solo in Bach, Vivaldi

Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.

Nunez services donates fence for permaculture project at Christian School

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Nunez services donates fence for permaculture project at Christian School

Islander Juan Nunez, pictured here, donated his time to build the 400 linear feet of cedar post orchard…

Roger Sherman speaks on Bach, Vivaldi

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Roger Sherman speaks on Bach, Vivaldi

Submitted by the Orcas Choral Society.