News
Orcas dog battles for his life after ingesting poison
Max, an enormous Shiloh Shepherd, was quickly losing blood through his mucus membranes. Shipman raced into Eastsound to…
Opinion
Thanks, Senator Ranker, for addressing park pass transferability | Editorial
We made our dissatisfaction with the Discover Pass well known in the pages of this newspaper. In theory,…
Life
Five things to do before Christmas
ONE: Shop locally. TWO: Get into the holiday spirit. THREE: Donate to the food bank.
News
One Discover Pass for two cars is likely
It was citizens’ number one complaint: the Discover Pass was only good for one car. A clause in…
Sports
Orcas basketball: Viking girls young but spirited
This year’s Orcas varsity basketball team is young, but new coach Tim Hance says the girls have “unbelievable…
Opinion
Solid waste overhaul needs citizen input | Editorial
The county is going to be taking its time making major changes to our solid waste system. We’re…
News
Al-Anon offers strength and hope for families and friends of problem drinkers
Living with an alcoholic can be like walking a tightrope – one wrong move and you come crashing…
News
San Juan Preservation Trust in top two percent nationwide
Despite a recession, land preservation seems to be holding strong – at least in our neck of the…
News
A family in need: Orcas Island mother shares about struggles
A local mother shares what life is like for a struggling family. Sheila doesn’t like to be labeled…
Opinion
Support one another: shop locally | Editorial
Before you are standing in line at that big department store, Christmas gifts flung across your arms, we…
News
Senior Center’s Festival of the Arts is this weekend
Take a stroll through the wares of more than 25 local artisans or bring your little one for…
News
Community bounty: Islanders gather to give thanks this season
Whether you like your turkey with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or no potatoes at all, there are plenty…
Opinion
Giving thanks | Editorial
What are you thankful for this year? If you take the time to ponder this, there are plenty…