Nettles have other uses, too, beyond just food – they were also valued for centuries as a source of twine. The inner fibers of nettle stems were dried and wound into strong waterproof cordage that was ...

I am excited for the ARC race and look forward to connecting with other female aviators from around the world while testing my skills by flying through territory and weather conditions I don’t ...

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Please join Orcas Island Fire & Rescue on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a graduation, badge pinning and ...

Submitted by San Juan County. San Juan County has two more spring Household Hazardous Waste roundup events in the coming month — vital opportunities to safely dispose of flammable, corrosive or ...

Submitted by San Juan County. The very popular produce program benefiting lower-income older adults is back this spring. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, funded by Washington state, will ...

Orcas Island High School’s track and field team is headed to the state championship in Yakima after a standout performance at the district meet in Coupeville on May 17. Head coach Frank Rohm praised ...

The tranquil waters of Orcas Island welcomed an extraordinary procession of canoes and support boats on May 21 as the fourth ...

On Friday, May 30, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., the Orcas Senior Center will host a Tech Help Session led by Orcas Island ...

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