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Orcas man charged with burglary

Vincent Amann, 35, has been charged with burglary in the second degree and theft in the third degree.

Colleen Smith Armstrong photo

Class of 2016 closes their last chapter

A group of scholars, athletes, musicians and artists crossed into adulthood during the Orcas High School 2016 graduation…

Teacher and senior class advisor gave a speech during the Celebration of Success.

Students receive $130,100 in local scholarships

The day before graduation, Orcas High School seniors gathered for a special day with community members.

How do you want Eastsound to look in 20 years?

Orcas Island is growing, and a committee of islanders is hoping to start a dialogue about the future…

Martin Lund

Life

A voyage through American music: One World Music Festival is back for another year of song and dance

When you're Martin Lund, you can handpick gifted musicians and dancers and bring them all together for variety…

Memorial Day is May 30.

News

Why we celebrate Memorial Day | Editorial

The cultural significance of Memorial Day has shifted as the years have gone by, but it’s a holiday…

Colleen Smith Armstrong

Vikings fight hard against Wolverines

It was a close game between the Wolverines and the Vikings on Friday Harbor's home turf during the…

Donna Riordan (left) and Sarah Cooper.

Orcas Island’s first coworking business: 376

With its expansive windows, comfortable furniture and quiet atmosphere, 376 is a place for freelance writers, entrepreneurs and…

Visitors bureau working to keep San Juans on the tourism map

The visitors bureau is leading the pack when it comes to promoting the San Juan Islands.

Orcas man charged with possession of methamphetamine

Nathan J. Leyba of Eastound has been charged by with violation of the uniformed controlled substances act and…

Amy Gouley

Free skin clinic in honor of skin cancer awareness month

Rosario Skin Clinic and Amy Gouley, PA-C, will be offering a free skin check clinic at Orcas Family…

Grace McCune

McCune brings together professional musicians for three nights of epic music

Island songstress Grace McCune is directing an ensemble concert of epic proportions.

Opinion

A conversation with the Barefoot Bandit

It was a normal workday at the Sounder until we got a call from the Stafford Creek Corrections…