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Our Representatives Report: Voting Rights Protection
Rep. Larsen Vice-Chairs First Ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- [On Tuesday, May 24], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined his colleagues in launching the first ever
Flotsam & Jetsam: Fish All Species
--a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Alas, we anglers have come to the point that the days of tossing a hook into local rivers and marine areas hoping to catch a salmon or
Letter to Editor: A Special History Cruise
-- from Margot Shaw -- On a recent Sunday, May 15, to be exact, a band of 40 intrepid seafarers (including me) set out from Orcas on the Eclipse Charters’ Orcas Express to apprehend the
Guest Opinion: A Better Place for Dogs and Their People
-- by Jeff Hanson -- When my wife Deb and I first arrived on Orcas to operate Pawki’s for Pets, one of our family members was a black lab, who we found a few years
Larsen Votes Against Defense Policy Bill
"This bill makes the wrong choices" -- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, the country’s
Spelling Bee! The Joe Reigel Story
--by Joe Reigel-- Joe Riegel, pondering the meaning of "croynics" Early last year, myself and eighteen others entered the Orcas Island Christian School hoping to win the spelling bee. Many of these hopefuls
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Works to Address Jet Noise Concerns
--by Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am working on a long-term plan to respond to people’s concerns about jet noise out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. While my support for NASWI remains steadfast, I
Orcas Choral Society’s Bravura Performance at St. Mark’s in Seattle
-- by Melinda Bargreen -- "Two Nineteenth Century Masses,” presented by Orcas Choral Society, with orchestra and soloists under the direction of conductor Roger Sherman; St. Mark’s Cathedral, May 1. (Editor's note: The Orcas Choral
Letter to the Editor: May 24 Primary Reflects Voter Participation
-- by Diane Martindale -- You may be perplexed over what Washington’s May 24 Democratic Presidential Primary means, especially if you participated in the March 26 Democratic precinct caucuses. But I encourage you to vote!
Letter to Editor: Many to Thank for Successful Montessori Garden Party
-- from Teresa Chocano and Montessori Board of Directors -- Thank you so much for attending the “Garden Party” fundraiser Orcas Montessori School hosted April 30 2016 and generously giving your support to benefit young children
Letter to Editor: Granny’s Attic Thank You
-- from Arron Redford -- Photo: Margot Shaw Thank you to everybody who made this sale a success. Orcas Island has such a rich treasure in its many remarkable elders and we are very
County Economic Council Features Noted Business Leaders at Annual Luncheon
Friday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton, EDC -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday
Thursday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall On the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) are: Main Topic #1 (30 Minutes) Update on
Letter to the Editor: Chief Investigation and Report Called into Question
-- from Art Lange -- I am writing in response to the statements made by the Orcas Island Fire Department and by our OIFR Commissioners in The Sounder and Orcas Issues about the investigation and report commissioned
Letter to Editor | Lions Club Provides Incredible Service
-- from Eric Webb, School District Superintendent -- I would like to give a roar of THANKS to our Orcas Lions Club! Just recently, and for the second year in a row, they have sponsored hearing and
