Life
Chess champs
The hard work of Orcas Island’s teen chess players has paid off.
Opinion
Reporting on serious crime in a small town | Editorial
Writing about crime in our communities is the most challenging part of our job — particularly when it…
News
Friday Harbor man charged with rape and molestation
The trial for a Friday Harbor man charged initially with child molestation and later rape of a child…
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Island kids and seniors share in the joy of community
The holiday spirit was in full force when a group of Orcas Island Middle Schoolers joined the senior…
Sports
SWISH girls’ team finishes season undefeated
The Orcas girls’ SWISH team reigned undefeated in their season and brought the league championship trophy home.
Business
Artwork that lasts a lifetime | Tattoo shop opens on Lopez
Sara Rose Kellenberger opened Lopez Island’s first public tattoo shop last fall after working out of a private…
News
New OICF director on ‘discovery tour’
Lindsay Jennings has spent most of her career in nonprofit management.
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Progress for reproductive rights will continue in Washington despite Trump’s election | State braces for immigration changes
Washington state is poised to continue its defense of democracy in the wake of Donald Trump’s win as…
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Local election results are in: McVeigh and Paulsen win council races, REET approved
The general election results for San Juan County are in. A total of 10,601 ballots were counted; a…
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Removing barriers to buying fresh produce
Being on a tight budget doesn’t mean having to go without healthy foods.
News
Council candidates hear from the community
Editor’s note: The League of Women Voters hosted a series of candidate forums last week on Orcas, Lopez…
News
Pegi Groundwater honored for volunteer work with seniors
For 12 years, one woman has given her time and expertise to help island seniors sign up for…