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Spriggs has been rock gardening for 23 years and building crevice gardens for 16 years

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‘Cracks and Crevices: The Art of the Crevice Garden’

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 am, the Orcas Island Garden Club presents Paul Spriggs who will discuss…

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Katie Gaible has knitted together a coffee and yarn shop.

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Taking a chance on yarn and coffee | Women in Business profile

by Toby Cooper

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Left to right: Nicole Matisse, Bethany Marie, Annemieka Neenan and Suzanne Cooke.

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The capable, strong women of Orcas Center | Women in Business profile

It is thanks to mutual admiration and respect that the staff of Orcas Center is a harmonious team.

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Possible safety issue with a flight control in seaplane crash

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Big week for Vikings’ sports

by Kate Long and the Orcas Island Booster Team

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Mailbox mayhem; wayward weapons; tense tenant | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

Mailbox mayhem, wayward weapons and a tense tenant

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Celebrate Halloween on Orcas

Haunted Hay Ride

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Orcas Island Children’s House welcomes new Executive Director Stephanie Moss

Orcas Island Children’s House is excited to announce that Stephanie Moss will be leading our preschool forward as…

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Talisk play at Orcas Center on Saturday, November 5.

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Talisk – Instantly Enthralling Scottish Group Plays Orcas Center

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Islanders feel sticker shock at change of property values

By Kathryn Wheeler

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County Council Approves $3.5 Million Commitment to Affordable Housing

by Toby Cooper

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Viking Diego Lago.

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Vikings soccer wins game against Friday Harbor

by Jefferson Freeman

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The dead minke whale after it was towed to a beach on Blakely.

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Minke whale dies after being struck by large vessel

A 24-foot minke whale died after being struck by a large vessel in San Juan County waters.