News
Body of drowning victim Cresundo Whitaker recovered from Mountain Lake | Update
The body of a 34-year-old Atlanta, Georgia, man was recovered by Whatcom County Search and Rescue divers from…
Life
Dogs rescued from Asia in need of forever homes
For Tracy Harachi, a desire to help elephants in Asia led to another passion: rescuing dogs.
News
Melendez-Lopez charged with burglary and assault
Humberto Melendez-Lopez, 41, of San Juan Island, has been charged with residential burglary and assault - violation of…
News
Council denies petition to put Decatur fire district on ballot
After two hours of testimony, the San Juan County Council voted unanimously against a petition that would have…
Life
Annual chamber music festival is an homage to Aloysia Friedmann’s late father
This season’s lineup for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is a very close to the heart of…
News
Lum family to lease Coffelt Farm Preserve
A longtime Orcas family is breathing life back into a beloved island treasure.
Life
A festive fourth | Photos
Eastsound was packed for the Orcas Chamber of Commerce’s annual parade on July 7. Woman in the Woods…
News
Jacob Hansen to undergo amputation; family in need of donations
A former Orcas resident is undergoing a leg amputation after sustaining an injury while playing rugby.
News
The great Orcas emu rescue
Tish Knapp awoke on Thursday, June 27 to find her two 1-year-old emus missing after strong winds had…
Life
Orcas’ first Pride a success | Photos
Hundreds of islanders and visitors gathered on Sunday, June 23 in the Village Green for the first annual…
Life
Bruce Pavitt to host dance-a-thon to benefit OPAL
Get your dancing feet ready for an eight-hour journey through musical history.
News
Washington State Ferries explains spring sailing delays
For residents of the San Juan Islands, the state-run ferry system is the highway on which they travel…
Opinion
Wisdom for graduates | Editorial
High school graduation is the iconic event that officially carries you from childhood to adulthood.