Life
Orcas teen’s choreography to be performed by Seattle Theater Group
Sabina Smith-Moreland began dancing before she was out of diapers. “She was dancing before she could walk,” said…
News
Development of Eastsound Sewer and Water District well in the Highlands is at a standstill
Steve Deem with the state department of health has outlined two primary concerns with the well: quantity and…
Business
Wetland consulting business opens on Orcas
He’s always been an outdoorsman. Now Ted Tidrington gets paid to study the Orcas Island environment.
Business
San Juan Interiors opens Eastsound showroom
San Juan Interiors is rolling out the carpet on Orcas Island. The Friday Harbor-based business opened a new…
News
Eastsound’s Monkey Puzzle tree cut down
It's known for many things: being the national tree of Chile; living for hundreds of years; sporting branches…
News
Park and Rec looks at putting another levy before voters
The Orcas Park and Rec District is regrouping after its loss in November.
News
Orcas School explores alternate ways to fund campus repairs
Orcas voters have made it clear they will not be funding a large school bond. Instead, the school…
Business
Dragonfruit cafe: American breakfast, Asian lunch
Captain Dragonfruit sailed the Indian Ocean, a would-be pirate hunter lured into the world of exotic foods by…
News
Harris-Moore’s mom: ‘I told him I would send him to flight school … but I guess he couldn’t wait’
An Islands' Sounder exclusive interview with Pam Kohler, Colton Harris-Moore's mother.
News
A friend to island families: Orcas Family Connections assists locals hit hard by economy
As the Family Support Specialist of Orcas Island’s resource center, Erin O’Dell sees it all. A sample of…
News
Food Bank celebrates successful fundraising campaign; goal exceeded by $5,000
Orcas Island Community Foundation director Hilary Canty and Food Bank president Larry Shaw are celebrating their successful campaign…
Life
Orcas Island girls donate hair to locks of love
Two local girls decided to do something useful with their long tresses instead of letting them fall to…
News
Food Bank on brink of meeting building fund goal
They are so close they can taste it. The campaign to raise $65,000 for the food bank’s new…