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Drip irrigation: Secret to gardening success

There are many different strategies for growing a successful and abundant garden, but ultimately it all depends on…

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Explore Orcas gardens during annual tour

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Tour.

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Seniors Anwyn Thompson, Alanna Lago, Lindsey Simpson and Darian Johnson.

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Vikings’ athletics launches fall sports season

With the spring sports season wrapped up, high school athletes are now participating in volleyball, co-ed soccer and…

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Upcoming events from the Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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Above: Post 93 Commander Patricia Ayers.
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Post 93 Commander Patricia Ayers.

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Remembering our Vietnam Veterans

It was a war that lasted 19 years and saw an unprecedented number of injuries, 300% more than…

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Students’ Virtual Concert scheduled

Submitted by the Orcas Island Musical Advocacy Group

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COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the DOH

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

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Motorcycle fatality on Orcas Island

Submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

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Snatched sign, drifting dinghy, pinched pipe | San Juan County Sheriffs Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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OPALCO Virtual Annual Meeting

If you pay your power bill to OPALCO, you’re a member of the Co-op. Each year OPALCO holds…

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Gratuitous graffiti, absent Apple, skilled Samaritans | San Juan County Sheriffs Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s office responded to the following calls.

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Rena Priest is the first indigenous poet to be appointed Washington State Poet Laureate.

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Rena Priest named Washington State Poet Laureate

Originally published by Washington State Arts Commission.

Members of Samish Tribe utilizing "Teams" to teach about their culture and historical lineage

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Samish Indian Nation Stays Connected During COVID

Tom Wooten, the tribal councilman for the Samish Nation for the last 16 years, has seen many trials…