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Co-op gives $1,400 to Funhouse
Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a community shopping day program called “3 % Thursdays.” On the…
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Orcas Women’s Coalition to host summer quarterly meeting
The following was submitted by the Orcas Women’s Coalition.
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Next state parks ‘free day’ is Aug. 25 | Special day celebrates the National Park System’s 102nd birthday
To celebrate the National Park System’s 102nd birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free…
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New buses join the Orcas Island School District fleet
Thanks in part to a successful application written by Keith Whitaker for a $70,000 grant from the Department…
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Phone fraud; suspicious social; healthy horse | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
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Bid to build pedestrian park at Orcas Landing accepted
With several major enhancements completed at the Orcas Ferry Landing in the last year, the county has accepted…
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Recycling costs rising; ORS/Exchange announces ‘Recycle 2.0’
The nationwide crisis in the recycling industry has hit home. Recycling prices at the Orcas Transfer Station will…
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San Juan County, Town of Friday Harbor officials plan to reduce drug use, crimes
On Facebook, San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs can search his news feed, post photos and, sometimes, even…
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Man escapes custody on ferry, caught an hour later
A 28-year-old Orcas man escaped medical transport custody on a ferry heading toward the mainland. After being arrested…
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OPALCO’s community solar project is up and running on Decatur Island
The following was submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.
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August primary election 2018 results | Update
For full Aug. 7 top-two primary results and how island residents voted in the state races, go to…
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School supply drives are stocking the classroom for success
The Orcas community is doing its part to ensure that kids and teachers have all the supplies they…