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Department of Ecology approves Shoreline Master Program
On Monday, Oct. 16, Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced official approval for San Juan County’s updated Shoreline…
Life
Benefit dinner for Gerry Baker
Gerry Baker needed surgery and, without insurance, racked up some incredible bills. She has given so much to…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t forget to vote! | Letters
In our house, ballots arrive in the mail and then quickly get buried under other papers, library books,…
Life
Orcas Island High School homecoming | Photos
Orcas Island High School celebrated homecoming during the week of Oct. 16-20 culminating in a pep rally, a…
Life
Salmonberry School hosts fall festival
Salmonberry School is pleased to announce the return of its annual Fall Festival and Potluck on Saturday, Oct.…
Letters to the Editor
Josh Culp for school board | Letters
Hello Orcas Island! My name is Josh Culp and I am happy to call this island home. In…
Letters to the Editor
Bedell for fire commission | Letters
The Islands Sounder (Oct. 11, 2017) featured the Nov. 7, 2017, election race for Orcas Fire Commissioner no.…
Letters to the Editor
No on school levy | Letters
We’ve all heard the reasoning for the betterment of the existing field which comes along with gifted Henigson…
Letters to the Editor
Vote yes on bond and levy | Letters
We, the Orcas Island PTSA wholeheartedly support the Orcas Island School District 2017 Bond and 2017 Levy. Because…
Life
Weekly Horoscope | Oct. 19–24
Check out the weekly horoscope from Music in the Stars Astrology on Orcas Island published every week in…