Megan Tye became a mom at 22. And like everything else in…
In my life and experience of motherhood, I’ve come to realize that…
For those who do not drive or have access to a vehicle,…
Island Primary Care — Orcas is officially serving patients. A ribbon-cutting ceremony…
With the spring sports season wrapped up, high school athletes are now…
At the tail end of 2020, San Juan County began holding its…
A new model of after-hours care will soon be available to islanders.…
The days are longer, bulbs are pushing up through the dirt and…
Albert Strasser was inspired to write a children’s book while living in…
Like many organizations during this public health crisis, Camp Orkila has stepped…
The pandemic has not stopped YMCA Camp Orkila from enriching and supporting…
Orcas Island is inching closer to a combined medical clinic. Since an…
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.
