Orcas NewsLocal news for Orcas, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fire totally destroys Orcas home- July 11, 2008 On July 4, at 8:15 p.m., the Orcas Island Fire Department was called to the area of Orcas Road and Dolphin Bay Road.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/fire-totally-destroys-orcas-home?fromrss=1 Port of Orcas gives dog park a new home- July 10, 2008 As reported earlier this spring, the Eastsound Off-Leash Dog Park needs to move from its temporary home near the Orcas Animal Protection Society shelter, because the land on which the current Dog Park is now ...http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/port-of-orcas-gives-dog-park-a-new-home?fromrss... Gregoire touts tourism, ferry system in visit to Orcas- July 10, 2008 Saturday was the second time Governor Chris Gregoire came to the Orcas Island Fourth of July parade.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/gregoire-touts-tourism-ferry-system-in-visit-to... NY City folkie comes to Orcas Grange- July 9, 2008 George Mann says his performances are "powerful and funny takes on the state of the nation." Abreu and Hurwicz will join Mann on July 18.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/ny-city-folkie-comes-to-orcas-grange?fromrss=1 "Relay for Life" comes to Orcas- July 9, 2008 The American Cancer Society's annual community fundraiser, "Relay for Life " comes to Orcas Island July 19-20, thanks to local organizers who persisted in getting Orcas Island's own event.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/relay-for-life-comes-to-orcas?fromrss=1 Walks and rocket stoves through Orcas Rec- July 9, 2008 This class takes place from Monday through Wednesday, July 14-16 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for kids ages 7 through 14.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/walks-and-rocket-stoves-through-orcas-rec?fromr... Anacortes News Briefs July 2, 2008- July 9, 2008 Hands-free cell law goes into effect this week Police can now issue traffic citations to drivers operating a vehicle while talking on a hand-held phone if they are pulled over for a primary traffic violation, ...http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/anacortes-news-briefs-july-2-2008?fromrss=1 INS must have more important things to do- July 7, 2008 I have often been prompted to write concerning the Border Patrol actions at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal; others have already expressed excellent points of view over the past four months.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/ins-must-have-more-important-things-to-do?fromr... More Information and Photos- July 5, 2008 Lt. Chad Kimple and Capt. Rick Anda contain a small wildland fire which threatened two structures in the Orcas area on Thursday.http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/more-information-and-photos?fromrss=1 Orcas events surround the glorious Fourth- July 3, 2008 Everyone knows that summer officially begins with the fireworks, barbecues, fairs and parades that mark the national Day of Independence, July 4. July 3 On Orcas, events start the day before with traditional ...http://www.topix.net/city/orcas-wa/2008/07/orcas-events-surround-the-glorious-fourth?fromr... |