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Jonathan White’s book ‘Tides’ receives Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Best Book Award

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Jonathan White’s book ‘Tides’ receives Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Best Book Award

Orcas Island resident Jonathan White’s book “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean” has been selling well…

Hearts and Hands seeks volunteers

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Hearts and Hands seeks volunteers

Hearts and Hands, the home companion program at the Orcas Senior Center, needs volunteers. Hearts and Hands program…

2018 dog licenses available now; security for just $15

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2018 dog licenses available now; security for just $15

A San Juan County resident traveled to Los Angeles with her dog. A mishap occurred, and the dog…

Annual paper plane contest

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Annual paper plane contest

The 2018 Paper Airplane Contest will be on Saturday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the high school…

Learn the Lummi vision for Madrona Point

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Learn the Lummi vision for Madrona Point

Visit the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. to learn about the Lummi Tribe’s…

OIHS gets bottle filler fountain

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OIHS gets bottle filler fountain

The following was submitted by Orcas Island School District.

Madden and Megan: the best of friends

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Madden and Megan: the best of friends

Madden Surbaugh and Megan Hancock have made a lifetime of memories in the 13 years they’ve been together.

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EDC to offer free electrical basics training

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical basics this spring, funded…

Orcas musicians earn top awards

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Orcas musicians earn top awards

A busload of Orcas Island High School musicians traveled to Bellingham High School on Saturday morning, January 27,…

Valentines Day events around the island

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Valentines Day events around the island

V-day dance

How to be a citizen activist; Nick Licata visits Orcas

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How to be a citizen activist; Nick Licata visits Orcas

Nick Licata served on the Seattle City Council for 18 years, and now he’s coming to the islands…

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OCS focuses on career readiness

Submitted by Orcas Christian School

Salmonberry students visit Seattle religious centers

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Salmonberry students visit Seattle religious centers

In an overnight field trip that attempted to “open a door of understanding” according to one fourth-grader, Salmonberry…