Life
Journey through the Inside Passage
Former Orkila camper launches 4-month kayak trip to raise funds for the Orcas organization
News
Joyce Burghardt: a life of music and love | Orcas senior profile
Joyce Burghardt’s recipe for a vital, long life is simple: stay curious. From the moment she was born…
Life
At a crossroads: annual lecture series presents its spring offerings
The spring Crossroads Lecture series is focused on media: news reporting; book publishing; the First Amendment and the…
News
After 35 years, a beloved island policeman retires
Vierthaler has been a police officer on Orcas for 35 years – the majority of his career. As…
News
Kevin O’Brien is new fire chief
As a boy, Kevin O'Brien had dreams about hopping on a firetruck to fight blazes. As an adult,…
News
Council reinstates portion of sheriff and prosecutor budget
During its meeting on Orcas today, the county council voted 6-0 to reinstate $60,000 to the sheriff's department…
Life
Love stories: Ed and Keri
Keri surprised Ed at their wedding with a speech in Tagalog, the language spoke in the Philippines. She…
Life
Love stories: Charlie and Mandy
“Our kids are everything to us,” Mandy said. “Charlie is so devoted to them, especially coaching sports ……
News
Orcas School District makes tough budget decisions; Booster Club working on funding for spring sports
The board agreed to the following cost-saving measures, which are effective Feb. 27: reduction of .57 FTE para-educator,…
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Bomb squad transports explosive substance from Orcas home
"I commend all those involved for taking all the necessary steps to bring this situation to a safe…
Sports
Boys’ basketball team is working hard
“Concrte beat us, but what was cool about the game is that the kids learned how to play…
News
NWMLS releases 2011 numbers: increase in sales, decrease in $$
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service tallied 56,290 closed sales of single family homes and condominiums during 2011, improving…
Life
Shakespeare to hit the streets: performers needed
The Orcas Island Chamber is sponsoring its first annual spring Shakespeare Festival on March 30 and 31. Chamber…