News
Helping local families kindergarten readiness
For families who would like to send their children to pre-school but need help with tuition, applications or…
Life
Battle of the Bands, treasure hunt to benefit animal shelter
Do you love animals, music and treasure hunts?
Life
Sound the horns | Chamber music celebrates 25 years
When Aloysia Friedmann decided to orchestrate the first Orcas chamber music festival, she knew it would be well…
Business
Bringing a little taste of Rome to Orcas Island
Erin Gainey and Philip Kramer have learned a great deal about themselves and their island community after purchasing…
News
California woman charged with burglary and malicious mischief
Serina Verlair Johnson, 30, of Costa Mesa, California, has been charged with one count of burglary in the…
News
New program to help islanders receive transportation to off-island rehab centers
When an addict makes the decision to seek help, “what comes next?” is a big question.
Opinion
Prune Alley construction is hard on us all | Editorial
I’ve been hearing a great deal about the frustration regarding Prune Alley construction.
Life
Dr. Joe Gaydos hangs up his scrubs — but just at the Orcas Animal Shelter
Some know him as an esteemed wildlife veterinarian.
Opinion
The ethics of crime reporting | Editorial
We cover a variety of crime stories. From burglary to possession of drugs to domestic violence, if it’s…
Life
Sheriff’s deputies sport beards, raise $1,000
For four months last winter, deputies and detectives were decidedly more scruffy.
News
Friday Harbor man charged with rape of a child
The following story contains graphic details about sexual assault.