News
Good sportsmanship makes for good people | Editorial
If you’re ever concerned about the state of our youth, just watch a Viking sports game.
News
Islanders clash over Dolphin Bay Road upgrade
To the county, it's a necessary upgrade to a problematic road. To several hundred islanders, it's part of…
News
Don’t be alarmed by verbiage, says Washington State Ferries
If you make a ferry reservation on the San Juan Islands’ route, you’ll get this notice with your…
News
Why we are supporting the parks and rec and school levies | Editorial
The new park and rec levy is 15 cents per $1000 of assessed property value and replaces the…
Park and Rec District puts 15-cent levy on February 2016 ballot
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District is asking voters to approve 15-cent property tax levy to support…
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Rick Hughes to run for re-election
County councilman Rick Hughes is vying for a second term as the district two representative.
Opinion
What I learned from the power outage | Opinion
Note: A power outage is not "magical" for many people. Not being able to stay warm or cook…
Vikings beat Mt. Vernon Christian in an intense night of basketball
Orcas Viking fans left the gym grinning on Friday, Dec. 11 after two major wins against Mt. Vernon…
Economic Development Council crowns winners of business contest
Local entrepreneurs are one step closer to seeing their business dreams come true.
News
Orcas High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct pleads not guilty
Gerald Grellet-Tinner, 59, an Orcas High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with his 18-year-old student,…
News
Teacher charged with sexual misconduct | Update
After an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and an outside investigator retained by the Orcas…
News
Orcas High School teacher charged with sexual misconduct
After an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff's Department and an outside investigator retained by the Orcas…
News
The next frontier of agriculture
Community farming group starts on Orcas. Many have the desire to grow their own food but lack the…