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Orcas Island High School band performing at the 2023 Pacific Lutheran University Band Invitational. The MAG Benefit Concert featuring local musicians will help fund K-12 music education at Orcas Island Public School, including important off-island learning experiences.

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MAG benefit concert returns, features Orcatrazz Swing Band and other island musicians

Submitted by Music Advocacy Group.

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Feb. 13 Special Election results for San Juan Island and Orcas Island School Districts

On the Feb. 13, 2024 Special Election, San Juan Island School District #149 Proposition No. 1 - Capital…

Contributed photo. The Pea Patch Steering Committee, left to right: Lisa Steckley, Bonnie Burg, Bob Morris (via Zoom), Amanda Sparks, Jamie Cier (via Zoom by voice), Margie Bangs, Patricia Benton, Lisa Byers and Eros Belliveau.

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Pea Patch property to serve as a nonprofit campus

by Rick Rhoads

Preparing for preservation of the historic log cabins in Eastsound Contributed photo

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Orcas Island Historical Museums to begin preservation of log cabins in Eastsound

Submitted by Orcas Island Historical Museums.

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‘Let’s Talk About Love’

Submitted by Debra Lee Babcock.

A rendering of a Kidder Way townhouse on Orcas.

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County awards $190,000 to support affordable housing project on Orcas

Staff report

Julia Summers’ art show will be up through February.

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News from the senior center

Grannie’s Attic 2.0 at Orcas Senior Center returns

Contributed photo Kathleen Foley Lewis with a bluebird.

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The Orcas Island Garden Club presents ‘Garry Oaks, Bluebirds & You!’

Submitted by the Orcas Garden Club.

Jessi and Sydney.

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A life with color | Sydney Harris and Jessi Powers share their love story

Sydney Harris and Jessi Powers were living parallel existences for decades before they found each other.

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Checking the health of your baby’s mouth

By Colleen Smith Summers

Contributed photo by Wolf Hollow. A juvenile Northern Flying Squirrel in care at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. If you encounter an injured Flyer, be sure to call Wolf Hollow at 360 378-5000 for pickup and treatment!

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Northern Flying Squirrels of San Juan Island

By Russel Barsh

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Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown

Submitted by Orcas Island Education Foundation.

Winners Charlie Enright and Christina Wolfe.

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Christina Wolfe named U.S. Sailing yachtswoman of the year

Submitted by U.S. Sailing.