Life
Island woodworkers build prototype of hospital bed
Dimitri Stankevich, executive director at Orcas Center and an EMT and lieutenant with Orcas Fire and Rescue, was…
News
Free Orcas Island Distillery Sanitizer available
A small group of islanders and local businesses have banded together to make a special Orcas hand sanitizer…
Life
Q&A with the new animal shelter director
In the summer of 2019, the Orcas Animal Protection Society announced the hiring of its new director, Kristina…
News
Your local newspapers need your help | Without financial support, the Sounder, Journal and Weekly could close amid COVID-19 crisis
Never before have so many readers thanked us for providing critical information to the community as they have…
Opinion
We can’t ignore coronavirus | Editorial
As islanders, it can be unsettling when the “outside world” comes slipping into our daily lives.
News
San Juan man charged with three counts of meth possession
Martin Soto-Guillen, 47, of San Juan Island has been charged with three counts of methamphetamine possession.
News
Friday Harbor man charged with multiple drug offenses
Matthew Allen Cowell, 34, of Friday Harbor, was charged with multiple drug-related offenses in San Juan County Superior…
Opinion
Coronavirus: what you can do amid the cacophony of hysteria
What began as a mild apprehension has escalated into a buzz of anxiety.
Life
Earth Day celebrates 50 years | Activities planned for March, April
One day just isn’t enough to celebrate Mother Earth.
Opinion
Honoring women’s contributions | Editorial
Women have played a critical role in American history, and since 1981 the month of March has been…
News
San Juan man charged with burglary and assault
Omar Guillen, 19, of San Juan Island has been charged with two charges of burglary in the first…
News
Christian Hogle pleads guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography
Warning: The following story contains graphic details.