News
Arrest warrant issued for Orcas man
A $5,000 warrant for the arrest of Michael Louis Bolster, 37, of Eastsound was issued by San Juan…
Life
Dogs find homes after story in Islands’ Sounder | One still available
Two animals highlighted in the July 31 Sounder story “Dogs rescued from Asia in need of forever homes”…
News
Two Orcas teens arrested for alcohol possession
Two intoxicated juveniles heading home from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island were arrested at the ferry terminal, causing…
News
Orcas Fire and Rescue handles increased call volume during summer season
In a 48-hour shift last week at Orcas Fire and Rescue, responders handled 15 calls that included a…
Opinion
San Juan County Fair: Cultivating a love of community | Editorial
It’s time to get a little dust on your boots, hay in your hair and pie crust on…
News
Lovelett wins senate seat; other primary results
San Juan County voters were in line with the rest of the state in overwhelmingly supporting State Sen.…
News
Friday Harbor man accused of assaulting a deputy
Mark Andrew MacDonald, 55, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with assault in the third degree against a…
News
Body of drowning victim Cresundo Whitaker recovered from Mountain Lake | Update
The body of a 34-year-old Atlanta, Georgia, man was recovered by Whatcom County Search and Rescue divers from…
Life
Dogs rescued from Asia in need of forever homes
For Tracy Harachi, a desire to help elephants in Asia led to another passion: rescuing dogs.
News
Melendez-Lopez charged with burglary and assault
Humberto Melendez-Lopez, 41, of San Juan Island, has been charged with residential burglary and assault - violation of…
News
Council denies petition to put Decatur fire district on ballot
After two hours of testimony, the San Juan County Council voted unanimously against a petition that would have…
Life
Annual chamber music festival is an homage to Aloysia Friedmann’s late father
This season’s lineup for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is a very close to the heart of…
News
Lum family to lease Coffelt Farm Preserve
A longtime Orcas family is breathing life back into a beloved island treasure.