Letters to the Editor
Genocide in Gaza
by Linda Ellsworth, River Malcolm, Chris Downing, Michelle Yee, Tom Rawson, Dylan Gonda, Olivia Walcott Gonda
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Take the OICF survey | Letter
The Orcas Island Community Foundation is embarking on an exciting strategic planning process to guide our work over…
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Orcas public schools start the 2025-26 year | Letter
Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community,
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Need for speed signs? | Letter
I wonder what the cost would be for two (2) solar-operated speed signs. The kind that tells the…
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Opposing UW primate research lab | Letter
As a proud University of Washington alumnus, I was shocked to learn that UW operates a primate research…
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Thank you for Qwack Wace
The third annual rubber duckie “Qwack Wace” was a resounding success, thanks to the generous donations and support…
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Praise for our EMTs
I wonder how many of us appreciate (or even know about) the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) that watch…
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Orcas Island Public Library secures state funding for renovation
Orcas Island Public Library has secured funding of $294,000 in the 2025-2027 Washington State budget for capital improvements…
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Orcas Island Middle School volunteers at the Senior Center | Letter
As the school year comes to an end, I would like to honor and congratulate the 6th-grade class…
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AI taking over from artists | Letter
In recent years artists, both local and non-local, are under threat from A.I. image generation websites such as…
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Paper airplane contest a success | Letter
The renewed Orcas Island Paper Airplane Contest occurred this past Wednesday, an event which used to be a…
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Congrats on a new executive director, Orcas Center | Letter
Congratulations to the Orcas Center Board of Trustees on the brilliant success of their search to hire a…
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Thank you for Orcas Center FUNdraiser
Orcas Center is where creativity comes to life! It’s a vibrant hub for both island residents and visiting…