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Skill Center may add training to Orcas School District — be sure to complete survey
Orcas Island School District has joined San Juan Island and Lopez school districts in conducting an ongoing Skills Center Study and Survey. In addition to influencing the kinds of vocational classes which might become available
Letter: PTSA Math/Science Night Success
The PTSA’s recent Family Fun Math/Science Night was a success yet again—thanks to our dedicated teachers and talented students, as well as the many involved community members who all came together to celebrate
March 11 — tomorrow — deadline to register views on expanded Navy operations
from Olympic Peninsula Environmental News, with thanks to Susan Malins for alerting us to this issue The Navy is attempting to expand their operating area in the Northwest, and in Puget Sound in
Kids and adults wowed by Family Math/Science Night exhibits
Scientific displays and games of chance filled the Orcas Island School cafeteria and Middle School Common areas last night at the PTSA's second annual "Family Fun Math/Science Night." This celebration of math and
Orcas' Transportation Commissioner Distler comments further on ferry issues
Last weekend, Orcas Issues ran an interview article with State Transportation Commissioner Bob Distler, who lives on Orcas Island. Distler previewed the presentation the Transportation Commission would be giving on Monday, March 2 to the
Opinion: Kevin Ranker gives a midterm report from Olympia
State Senator Kevin Ranker sent the following report from Olympia on March 3, 2009: I am honored to be serving my first session as your representative in the Washington State Senate. As we approach
The week ahead: start with music, close with computers
Sunday, March 1 Music Advocacy Guild (MAG) concert, 3 p.m. at the Orcas School K-8 gym. Featuring the 5th and 6th grade strings and choir and Island Sinfonia, Orcas Choral Society and the
Lady Vikings to play La Conner for district title and advance to State Tournament next week
Maddy Smith, Student Body Association President, announced to the Orcas Island School District board on Thursday evening that the Orcas Lady Vikings Basketball Team were victorious in their hard-fought win on Tuesday, Feb. 24 which
Opinion: Tough Times For History
By Tom Welch President, Orcas Island Historical Society Like many other island organizations, public support makes all the difference to the Historical Society and our ability to operate the museum. We've seen stalwart and steadfast
Editorial: Support those who make you smile — and think
A letter from Tom Murdoch, membership chair of the Board of Orcas Center went out to its membership in January saying, in part: This year, more than ever, we are relying on your membership
Food Bank to move to Orcas Community Church
Dave and Linda McPeake have operated the Orcas Island Food Bank for over 22 years, but now it's time to move the operation from its location off Mt. Baker Road to a place where it
Basketball finals at Orcas gym Thursday at 5:30
The Lady Vikings take on Tacoma Baptist Thursday, Feb. 19, at home (at the Orcas Island High School gym) at 5:30 p.m. Come support our girls and show your spirit by dressing in blue! Prizes
Campbell advises Planning Commission: reject County's housing plans
John Campbell, affordable housing advocate and board member of the “sweat-equity” Homes for Islanders organization, has told the Planning Commission that the Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Element Plan before them tomorrow, Feb. 20
The week ahead: Feb. 15 – 22
Sunday, Feb. 15 “Hotel for Dogs” movie showing The only island showing of “Hotel for Dogs” at 2 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre will benefit Orcas Animal Protection. Tickets, available at the Sea View
Editorial: Love in Business
By Margaret Benefiel Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on love in business — not the soap opera kind, but a deeper, more solid kind. We all know the dangers of the
