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Orcas students transform into guitar gurus
A group of Orcas Island High School students has a new appreciation for the design of musical instruments.
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The license plate for stewardship passes state congress
Submitted by the San Juan County Land Bank.
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Co-op’s Community Hero Program supports history and preservation
Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program supports the Orcas Island Historical Museums and the Preservation Orchard Project in…
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Movement as Medicine: Healing Sexual Assault Through Yoga
In honor of sexual assault awareness month, SAFE San Juans will be hosting Movement as Medicine: Healing Sexual…
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Kids Variety Show seeks performers
Kids from ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate in the “Kids Variety Show” on the Orcas…
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Orcas Fire saves choking dog
Firefighters do more than rescue a cat stuck in a tree. They also dislodge vegetables from a dog’s…
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Disaster preparedness meeting coming up
The next Be Ready Orcas - Community Disaster Preparedness Meeting is Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at…
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Nigretto wins Bellingham ‘Great Teaching’ award
Alexa Nigretto’s love of children all began on Orcas.
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Where memories have a home | A look at the historical museums
Orcas Island waterfront property was once cheap. Why? Because no one wanted land that couldn’t be farmed.
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Two construction classes held on Orcas and San Juan Islands
It is that time of year for building and remodeling projects.
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Jefferson Freeman to compete in National Geographic GeoBee
Seventh-grader Jefferson Freeman of Orcas Island School District is participating in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Washington state…
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Orcas Lit Fest is back for second annual three-day event
For three days in early April, dozens of writers will gather together to make literary magic.