Life
Gettin’ air
Flying high across the dirt track, the BMX riders who meet at Camp Orkila for weekly sessions like…
Business
A bar and grill for Orcas Island: Madrona Bar and Grill
It has the look and feel of a city restaurant, but it's Orcas Island all the way –…
News
Right place, right time
Local metal smith and diver Zackarya Leck was driving home on North Beach Road on Aug. 15 when…
News
School board to interview architects for bond
They’ve narrowed it down to nine. After reviewing 18 applications from architectural firms that want to draw schematics…
News
Eastsound businesses plagued by break-ins
Eastsound’s most recent rash of burglaries is targeting businesses and ATM machines. A break-in at The Sunflower Cafe…
News
The boa of Bromley Lane finds new home
Bleary-eyed and half asleep, Greg Smith walked into his kitchen, planning to make some much-needed coffee. But what…
News
Public hearing to be held on Country Corner LAMIRD
After months of community meetings, the planning commission is holding its first public hearing regarding the proposed Country…
News
Taking a final bow for the season
The last string has been plucked and all of the musicians have packed up and gone home, but…
News
Orcas School to ask voters for bond approval
What has only been discussed in meetings might very well become a reality if the public votes yes.…
News
Local couple’s boat stolen and then returned in Sidney, BC
Kevin and Nancy O’Brien got a big surprise while boating in Canada this week. On Aug. 17, with…
Life
Three days of peace and music
Does Orcas have its own Woodstock? During the three days of concerts during the 2nd Annual Doe Bay…
Life
‘I want a cure for my best friend and wife’
Kevin O’Brien is among more than 1,000 Washingtonians who are donning helmets, lacing up their shoes, and hopping…
Life
Orcas Rec hires new director
She’s got rather large shoes to fill, but if anyone is the perfect person to take over, it’s…