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Local groups in oil spill prevention program

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Local groups in oil spill prevention program

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance local capacity to respond to oil and hazardous materials spills, three…

Ian Lister | Passages

Obituaries

Ian Lister | Passages

Ian Lister, beloved husband, father and brother, died on April 19, 2018. Ian was born February 16, 1961,…

Tasha Litch and Bob Friel on the red carpet for the opening gala of SIFF.

Life

Litch and Friel show short at Seattle International Film Festival

The Orcas Island Film Festival’s winning short, “It Takes An Island,” directed by Bob Friel and Tashi Litch,…

Heather Spaulding/staff photo                                Eric Kulp with public defender Colleen Kenimond.

Life

Kulp charged with murder; bail set at $1.2 million

A courtroom full of more than 50 family and friends of Abigail Finney gathered to watch Eric A.…

Left: Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Right: Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Life

Be prepared for ‘Blackbird, Fly’

by Norm Stamper

Council made right choice with sidewalk ordinance | Editorial

Opinion

Council made right choice with sidewalk ordinance | Editorial

Commercial and residential growth is not showing any sign of slowing down for our small island communities.

Democracy in action? | Guest column

Opinion

Democracy in action? | Guest column

by Michael Riordan

Thank you from Montessori | Letters

Letters to the Editor

Thank you from Montessori | Letters

What a wonderful “Carnivale” and fundraiser Orcas Montessori School hosted on April 28 to benefit the young children…

Larsen’s conflict in resolving impacts of Navy Growlers | Letters

Letters to the Editor

Larsen’s conflict in resolving impacts of Navy Growlers | Letters

Rick Larsen’s corporate campaign contributions from Navy Growler stakeholders pose a severe conflict in representing his constituents’ interests…

Celebrating Moran volunteers | Letters

Letters to the Editor

Celebrating Moran volunteers | Letters

Moran State Park volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they all have a few…

Don’t agree with sidewalk on Haven | Letters

Letters to the Editor

Don’t agree with sidewalk on Haven | Letters

Many, if not all, citizens and property owners protested the installation of sidewalks on Haven Road at the…

Thank you from SAFE San Juans | Letters

Letters to the Editor

Thank you from SAFE San Juans | Letters

SAFE San Juans would like to thank our Orcas Island community for the engagement and support of our…

Life

Trashion Fashion Show workshops and swap meet spaces going fast

The Exchange will be hosting two crafting workshops this weekend for participants in the “Trashion Fashion Show” happening…