Life
We’ve got chills — and they’re multiplying | Grease opens soon
Imagine if Grease’s legendary 1950s high school was a safe place where everyone, regardless of gender or sexuality,…
Colleen Smith
Life
A perfect match from the start
When Carey Eskridge saw his future wife, Christina Vallery, he thought she was the most beautiful woman in…
News
Choi receives ‘exceptional’ sentence for rape conviction
Warning: the following story contains details of sexual assault.
News
Lopez couple charged with land use violations
Timothy and Katherine Arnold of Lopez Island were charged with multiple counts of county code violations, public nuisance…
Life
Second Doe Bay Artist in Residence album released
When visiting musicians, island venues and top-notch studio engineers intersect, you get the Doe Bay All-Stars Band.
Business
Two island families unite to steward historic Orcas Hotel into next chapter
Two Orcas Island families are joining forces to write the next chapter in the beloved Orcas Hotel’s 120-year…
News
First baby in K Pod since 2022
Just before the end of the year, Southern Resident killer whales welcomed a new addition to their struggling…
News
Friday Harbor man convicted of rape charges after mistrial
Warning: the following story contains details of sexual assault.
Sports
A passion for coconut water leads to season sponsorship
It’s sweet, delicious, and nutritious — and will hydrate the Vikings basketball team for the next few months.
Life
Auditions for all-kid production at OC
Orcas Center is producing an all-kids musical theater show that will run in early spring.
Business
Chamber honors businesses during annual dinner
The connection between community and business was a focal point of the Orcas Chamber’s annual dinner.
News
Mayor’s dog not returned to him after animal cruelty charges
Trial dates for the mayor of Friday Harbor, Raymont Jackson, charged with one count of animal cruelty in…