News
A word from our candidates
Orcas candidates fielded a range of questions from their peers during last week’s forum. Hosted by the League…
Life
A feast for knowledge
Summer break isn’t what it used to be. A group of Orcas High Schoolers spent their summer months…
Opinion
Embrace the challenge
During last week’s PTSA School Board Forum, the candidates were asked, “With the number of kids in preschools…
News
Getting by with a little help from Orcas friends
When Sherry Vinson called wood shop teacher Mark Padbury with an idea for a project, he immediately said…
Life
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life….
You know those songs we all sing in the shower and in the car? A new adult choir…
Opinion
Vote yes on upcoming property tax levy
The actual dollar amounts associated with the upcoming county levy lift are pretty nominal. So what it comes…
News
Orcas shelter lends a hand to King County Animal Control
With fur as soft as down, big expressive eyes, and playful paws, the new kittens at Orcas Animal…
News
Orcas Rec dangerously close to going under
Unless a big chunk of change is raised in the next two weeks, Orcas Rec may be shutting…
News
Saving the post office one dollar at a time
The little guys fought the big guys. And small won. The United States Postal Service had been closing…
Business
New owner plans to take Chimayo back in time
As a man known for his Mediterranean cooking, it seemed logical that Bill Patterson would introduce Italian dishes…
News
King 5 visits Orcas
King 5 reporter Rob Piercy made a visit to Orcas Island on Sept. 22 to interview local business…
News
After months of discussion, planning commission votes for LAMIRD
It’s a yes for the Country Corner Commercial LAMIRD. Well, at least from the planning commission. Its final…