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What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? | Editorial

Opinion

What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? | Editorial

Valentine’s Day is traditionally thought of as a holiday to celebrate romantic relationships.

Buddhist teacher to lead ‘Transforming Happiness and Suffering’

Life

Buddhist teacher to lead ‘Transforming Happiness and Suffering’

For years, Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche has been teaching Buddhism around the world – and on Orcas Island.

Consider a donation to Camp Orkila | Editorial

Opinion

Consider a donation to Camp Orkila | Editorial

Camp Orkila’s 280-acre, waterfront facility is a major part of our community’s foundation, but it often goes unnoticed.…

Camp Orkila offering English and Spanish classes for adult learners

Life

Camp Orkila offering English and Spanish classes for adult learners

Possessing the gift of language can open doors around the world and in your own backyard.

News

Clases de inglés y español para estudiantes adultos

Poseer el don del lenguaje puede abrir puertas alrededor del mundo y en su propio patio trasero.

The year ahead | A conversation with councilman Rick Hughes

News

The year ahead | A conversation with councilman Rick Hughes

San Juan County Council Councilman Rick Hughes says it’s been a significant revenue year for the islands. The…

Opinion

We can all prevent suicide | Editorial

Opinion

Every hour, someone dies in a drunk driving crash | Editorial

Drunk driving is the number one cause of death on our roadways.

Shinola Jewelry to close first of the year

Business

Shinola Jewelry to close first of the year

For nearly 40 years, Shinola Jewelry has been the premier spot to purchase fine jewelry on Orcas.

Material Wit opens in Eastsound

Business

Material Wit opens in Eastsound

Jeweler Jessie Morrow has opened a showroom for her jewelry line and a place to shop for modern…

Hildreth presents first full-length concert

Life

Hildreth presents first full-length concert

Orcas audiences have watched Stormy Hildreth grown up on stage, and now she is presenting her first full-length…

A celebration of the longest night | Sea Stars back for concert

Life

A celebration of the longest night | Sea Stars back for concert

Step into the Sea View Theatre for a visual feast that will touch all your senses.

What we’ve learned from Dickens | Editorial

Opinion

What we’ve learned from Dickens | Editorial

At the Sounder, we are well aware of the powers of the pen.