Opinion
Choose wisely where to spend your money this season | Editorial
All of us at the Sounder, Journal of the San Juans and Islands’ Weekly hope that your holiday…
Life
A timeless island classic | ‘A Christmas Carol’ is back
What happens when you let fear and greed instead of love and compassion steer your life?
Opinion
What China’s recyclables ban means for us | Editorial
The Sounder has reported on China’s import ban on many recyclables including plastics, mixed paper, and metal. This…
News
Alleged car theft, wallet theft and business break-in on Orcas
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is following up on three crimes that allegedly occurred on Orcas in…
News
OICF pledges $250k to April’s Grove housing development | $450,000 in pledges still needed by January
OPAL Community Land Trust’s 45-unit rental project is inching its way closer to completion thanks to a major…
News
Chamber annual meeting coverage; community awards presented
Rosario Resort’s Beach House was filled to the brim with island businesspeople for the Orcas Island Chamber’s annual…
Business
Construction basics course on Orcas this winter
Trades education is coming to Orcas Island.
Life
They’re creepy and kooky
Just in time for Halloween, Orcas audiences can enjoy the dark humor and everlasting love of the Addams…
Opinion
Yes to both school measures | Editorial
Following the failure – by just a few votes – of the $8 million bond on the Feb.…
Life
Interview with director Jean-Marc Vallée
The Orcas Island Film Festival hosted Emmy award-winning director Jean-Marc Vallée at this year’s festivities, and showed one…
News
Bedell and Sutton face off in fire commission race
Ed Sutton is running against incumbent Barbara Bedell for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Fire Commissioner…