News
Dwight Guss named interim port manager
With the departure of airport manager Tony Simpson, a long-time pilot and port commissioner is stepping up –…
Life
Knowledge is power | Island seniors learning about technology during weekly classes
Island seniors are getting in touch with their inner tech geek.
News
Wind storm causes massive damage to Moran State Park
High winds and freezing temperatures have left Moran State Park in a state of utter disarray with fallen…
Life
Fearless love | Valentine’s Day profile of Tiffany Loney and Bruce Halabisky
When you spend more than a decade together aboard a small sailboat sailing the world, there isn’t much…
Obituaries
MaryAnn Carpenter (Adams) | Passages
MaryAnn Carpenter (Adams), age 82, of Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019…
Life
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ | Review
You have to be brave to witness the inner life of the Kowalskis.
Opinion
Thank you, school board members | Editorial
January is school board recognition month, and we’d like to express gratitude to the members of the Orcas…
Life
Relying on the kindness of strangers | ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at Orcas Center
The first Orcas Center production of 2019 is all thanks to Kelly Toombs.
Opinion
New year brings new special sections | Editorial
In the first quarter of the new year, your island papers are producing two special sections.
Opinion
A lot of great news stories from 2018 | Editorial
The Islands’ Sounder has outlined the good and bad of 2018 for the past two editions in our…
Life
Orcas Lions honor islanders and members
If there is a community service project on Orcas, it’s very likely to have a Lions Club member…
Opinion
Accomplishing your new year’s goals | Editorial
The new year is a time to reflect on the past 12 months as well as look ahead…