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…
News
Orcas School receives $150,000 for energy improvements
It’s not easy going green. But Orcas School is getting a little financial help in its quest to…
Opinion
A review of 2009 and a salute to 2010
As the first of January nears, it’s a time to both look in the rearview mirror and peek…
News
Voters to decide future of school district
Editor’s note: We incorrectly reported that the school’s current bond was for $5 million. It is for $2…
News
Structure burns to the ground on Obstruction Island
Reports of heavy black smoke and visible flames at the tree top level brought Orcas Island Fire &…
Life
Keeping jazz alive through the next generation
Willie Thomas has a simple goal: to raise the consciousness of jazz for the island’s youngest musicians. “I…
News
The light man of Orcas
It all started with an angel. When Don Tompkins moved to his Crow Valley farm, he began a…