Life
One fish at a time
Local partners unite to study Indian Island
Opinion
A little brightness in dark times
What a refreshing way to spend a Saturday night. The Orcas Idol activities on Jan. 23 lifted the…
Opinion
Community tank should not be used for politics
We support the school bond and levy measures, as we wrote last week. But we don’t support use…
Life
Orcas Idol returns for its fifth season
Instead of airfare to Hollywood, a “golden ticket” sends Orcas singers to Eastsound. Modeled after the immensely popular…
Life
Orcas twins win 2010 Orcas Idol Junior
When their names were called, the twins were stunned. Emy and Lisa Carter, long-time contestants in the Orcas…
Life
Orcas woman returning to her home country of Haiti
Rosedanie Cadet left Haiti for Brooklyn when she was 10 years old, and didn’t return until 36 years…
News
School answers the tough questions
Is the school reaching for the stars in a time of economic woe? Or is it embarking on…
News
Footwear for our littlest ones
Inheriting your older siblings’ sweaters and jackets is one thing, but hand-me-down shoes? Those aren’t necessarily a good…
News
Orcas weighs in on proposed road improvements
It’s the first step on the road to consensus. The San Juan County Public Works Department hosted an…
Life
Orcas writer profiles Colton Harris-Moore in latest Outside magazine
Behind every legendary outlaw is a human being. And it was Bob Friel's job to find the boy…
Business
Emmes Woodshop: offering custom furniture
Steve Emmes' favorite part of his profession is when he can stand back, survey the gleaming wood around…