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Kids Variety Show seeks performers

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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…

Cory Harrington and Tuffy.

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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…

Alexa Nigretto

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Nigretto wins Bellingham ‘Great Teaching’ award

Alexa Nigretto’s love of children all began on Orcas.

Brittany Haruska

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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.

Two construction classes held on Orcas and San Juan Islands

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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.

Jefferson Freeman.

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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…

Panelists from 2018.

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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.

Hansen graduates from Western Washington University

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Hansen graduates from Western Washington University

Mikaela Suzanne Hansen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in human services from Western Washington University with a…

Coffelt Farm Stewards releases statement about animals

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Coffelt Farm Stewards releases statement about animals

Submitted by the Coffelt Farm Stewards

Contributed photo: 2018 OPALCO Delegates at the College of Idaho. Left to Right; Arlo Harold, Aida Must, Zach Fincher, Natalie Meenan, Henry Miller

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OPALCO Scholarships available to high school students

Submitted by OPALCO.

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Families needed to host exchange students

Submitted by Washington 4-H.

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OPALCO members invited to annual meeting

Annual OPALCO meeting schedule