Life
Drive-In magic show unites community
From a young age, 19-year-old magician Matthew Laslo dreamed of starring in a large-scale touring magic show.
Opinion
In times of peril, we can find our strength | Editorial
It may be an oversimplification to say that our communities are becoming divided between those who want to…
News
County gives $40,000 to each resource center for rental assistance
The county has nearly tripled its emergency rental assistance contribution to resource centers as part of its COVID-19…
News
Second year in a row Orcas teen is awarded competitive Amazon Future Engineer scholarship
Once again, an Orcas Island High School graduate is one of 100 United States students to receive an…
Opinion
You aren’t going mad — the newspaper looks different
For long-time islanders, the size and format of this week’s edition will seem familiar.
Opinion
Frank James has handled adversity well | Editorial
San Juan County is still ranked as one of the safest counties in the state with a low…
News
How Orcas has helped the homeless shelter in place
Sheltering in place is not possible when you are homeless.
Life
Orcas mom sets up diversity fund at local bookstore
A local mother is making a contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement by supporting diversity in children’s…
News
An unusual but heartwarming high school graduation
It was a senior year that no one could have predicted.
Letters to the Editor
Applaud the work of health care district | Letter
I recently came across a petition urging the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners to forego the current…
News
Orcas Health Care District requests proposals for a consolidated clinic | UW Medicine announced it will not be applying
As announced earlier this year, the Orcas Island Health Care District is looking to fund a consolidated clinic…
Opinion
Independent journalism needs your support | Editorial
In a few short weeks, our world changed. It’s starting to sink in that, once the COVID-19 pandemic…
Life
Finding your ‘furever’ home during a pandemic
Nothing can stand between the love of a little girl and her animal.