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In 1951, Bonneville Power Administration engineers completed the installation of a 7.5-mile, 25,000-volt submarine power cable connecting Anacortes to Decatur Island, which was the world’s longest underwater power line at that time. Approximately 500 spectators gathered along the shoreline, and boats paused their travel to observe the final five miles of high-voltage cable being laid across the bottom of Rosario Strait. Photo courtesy of Bonneville Power Administration.
    Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy...
    February 6, 2026 1:30 am

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OCRC closed on its building on Jan. 29.
    Orcas Community Resource Center closes on building purchase,...
    February 5, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.

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    Two art exhibit openings in February at Orcas...
    February 4, 2026 1:30 am

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    Salish Sea Early Music Festival concert schedule
    February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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Owner Audrey Benedict’s vision is to make Murrelet more versatile, including for research.
    After a ‘green’ retrofit, 38-foot vessel Murrelet will...
    February 4, 2026 1:30 am

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    Child Passenger Safety Technician Training, Feb. 18-20
    February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by Orcas Island Fire &Rescue.

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    Earn your Washington State Boater Card in Friday...
    February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands.

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    It’s time for ticks! A message from Kwiaht
    February 3, 2026 1:30 am

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    Unscripted and unleashed — Improv with Brian James...
    February 3, 2026 1:30 am

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    Take it easy — Eagles tribute band to...
    February 2, 2026 1:30 am

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    Free Best of the Fest documentary series starts...
    January 28, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.

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    Orcas Senior Center happenings
    January 26, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

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The new academy recruits.
    OIFR launches historic fire academy
    January 22, 2026 1:30 am

    Submitted by Orcas Island Fire & Rescue.

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