It’s an idea that’s been discussed for decades: one consolidated medical clinic…
As members of isolated communities that endure dark nights and grey skies…
When you take a six-month road trip early on in a relationship,…
Some very lucky dogs from the Lone Star state are now forever…
The Islands’ Sounder sat down with San Juan County Councilmember Cindy Wolf…
Those who have been advocating for a vacation rental moratorium celebrated on…
At the start of the pandemic, it didn’t take long for local…
The Thompson siblings of Orcas Island — Hailey, Grace, Rhys and Anwyn…
Participating in 4-H activities as a child can foster a life-long connection…
What a time to be a baker on Orcas Island. Children and…
As the pandemic marches on, businesses’ bottom lines are shrinking. And your…
Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesday, and in these challenging times, we want to…
Since the pandemic began, islanders have rallied around each other in ways…
It has become a tradition here at the Journal and the Sounder…
Hundreds of islanders tuned in to Orcas Center’s first-ever live telethon, witnessing…
For many islanders, summer in the San Juans was marked by a…
For more than 30 years, San Juan County residents in the last…
Daniela Wagner has done well around the globe starting businesses that meet…
by Laura Kussman Sounder contributor When Chris and Justin Wolfe purchased Rainshadow…
It may have been a virtual debate, but plenty of issues were…
The children of Orcas Island can rest easy: Halloween candy will once…
I met Cindy at a community meeting in the wake of the…
Jerry Carter has walked a path paved in newspaper ink. In August…
“San Juan County is the safest in the state.”
A number of tenants had been couch surfing or were homeless.
Economically, socially, physically and environmentally — people are feeling pushed to their limits.
Tucked away in the school cafeteria, staff works daily to ensure that all kids are being fed.
The event will be a week-long household/individual effort beginning Sept. 2.
The staff of the Islands’ Sounder, Journal of the San Juans and…
Once Quinn Bailey realized how deeply nature moved him, the course of…
It’s likely that Orcas public school students will receive their education virtually…
Living on Orcas Island, you’d never know that being left-handed is rare.…
From a young age, 19-year-old magician Matthew Laslo dreamed of starring in…
It may be an oversimplification to say that our communities are becoming…
For long-time islanders, the size and format of this week’s edition will…
The county has nearly tripled its emergency rental assistance contribution to resource…
Once again, an Orcas Island High School graduate is one of 100…
San Juan County is still ranked as one of the safest counties…
Sheltering in place is not possible when you are homeless. When Gov.…
It was a senior year that no one could have predicted. Schools…
