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…
A local mother is making a contribution to the Black Lives Matter…
I recently came across a petition urging the Orcas Island Health Care…
As announced earlier this year, the Orcas Island Health Care District is…
In a few short weeks, our world changed. It’s starting to sink…
Nothing can stand between the love of a little girl and her…
Dimitri Stankevich, executive director at Orcas Center and an EMT and lieutenant…
The only constant in life is change. It’s why humans are so…
A small group of islanders and local businesses have banded together to…
In the summer of 2019, the Orcas Animal Protection Society announced the…
Never before have so many readers thanked us for providing critical information…
As islanders, it can be unsettling when the “outside world” comes slipping…
Martin Soto-Guillen, 47, of San Juan Island has been charged with three…
Matthew Allen Cowell, 34, of Friday Harbor, was charged with multiple drug-related…
What began as a mild apprehension has escalated into a buzz of…
One day just isn’t enough to celebrate Mother Earth. Orcas Island is…
Women have played a critical role in American history, and since 1981…
Omar Guillen, 19, of San Juan Island has been charged with two…
Warning: The following story contains graphic details. Christian Hogle, 54, formerly of…
February isn’t just a time to celebrate love for the humans in…
It’s troubling — but not surprising — to note that the San…
It all began with a chance encounter at a tropical resort. Native…
A pilot program for those needing substance or mental health assistance is…
Two Orcas residents are challenging incumbent Rick Hughes for the District 2…
Periodically, the sheriff’s log will feature entries regarding sex offender residence checks.…
