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A Discovery of Kafka

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A Discovery of Kafka

Submitted by the Orcas Island Library.

Discussions about Kaiser Permanente’s emergency flight policy continue

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Discussions about Kaiser Permanente’s emergency flight policy continue

Madden Surbaugh sat with his wife at their Orcas Island home on New Year’s Day debating whether he…

Gov. Inslee highlights need to stop invasive species

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Gov. Inslee highlights need to stop invasive species

Submitted by the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program.

Jesus Coro

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Orcas resident Jesus Coro detained by ICE

by Diane Craig

Contributed photo                                Willie Thomas during a performance with the Oliver Groenewald NewNet band at Orcas Center in 2014.<style type="text/css"></style>

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Remembering jazz great Willie Thomas

Death has silenced the brass trumpet of island resident Willie Thomas. The internationally recognized jazz artist, educator and…

Emma Smith named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ list

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Emma Smith named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ list

by Diane Craig

Canada National Energy Board approves Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

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Canada National Energy Board approves Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Submitted by the National Energy Board of Canada.

Colleen Smith/staff photo                                Dwight Guss

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Dwight Guss named interim port manager

With the departure of airport manager Tony Simpson, a long-time pilot and port commissioner is stepping up –…

Colleen Smith/Staff Photo                                Dick Thomson and Vivian Conlan during an iPhone class at the Orcas Island Senior Center in early February.

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Knowledge is power | Island seniors learning about technology during weekly classes

Island seniors are getting in touch with their inner tech geek.

Poetry at the library

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Poetry at the library

As part of the Library’s Black History Month events, they are partnering with the African-American Writers’ Alliance to…

Judge Eaton rules to release courtroom security video

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Judge Eaton rules to release courtroom security video

Security camera footage that resulted in a case dismissal will be released as public record.

UW Medicine error exposes nearly 1 million patient records

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UW Medicine error exposes nearly 1 million patient records

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Fire chief talks disaster prep

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Fire chief talks disaster prep

The more prepared a community is for a disaster, the easier it is for emergency services to assist…