Life
Orcas author Keary Taylor’s online book sales go off the charts
Keary Taylor is the cheerful mother of two toddlers. She is also the author of young adult science…
News
Barefoot Bandit signs movie deal; proceeds to go to victims
When Colton Harris-Moore signed on the dotted line with 20th Century Fox, it was with one objective: make…
News
Face of foreclosure: Foreclosed properties are on the rise in San Juan County
Greg Johnson’s construction business was booming. He was building houses, selling them and turning a high profit. Life…
Life
Earth, fire and water: Orcas hosts first studio tour
Behind every piece of art is its creator – hunched over a notepad, fingers caked with clay, paint…
News
Orcas teachers laid off due to budget woes
The numbers have been crunched and the excel sheets filled: Orcas School District’s 2011-12 budget is bleak. “We…
Life
Tall tales: Fourth annual Orcas Storyfest brings professional tellers
One of civilization’s oldest art forms is storytelling. It preserves traditions, honors ancestors and ignites peoples’ imaginations. An…
Opinion
Sounder reporter Meredith Griffith receives environmental journalism fellowship
Orcas Islanders are passionate about their environment, and we want our coverage to reflect that. So when staff…
Life
Chamber music for the soul: Annual festival is coming to Orcas this August
Aloysia Friedmann likes to keep things creative. As the artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival,…
News
School leads tour of elementary repairs
Community members got a sneak peek of the new and improved elementary building.
Life
Circle of life: This summer’s FEAST program offers agricultural learning
The ins and outs of permaculture, pasture poultry, and sheep shearing can be mystifying for those not well…
News
Ferry fares on the rise; terminal contracts out to bid this summer
By this time next year, ferry riders may see a 5.5 percent increase in ticket costs. That raise…
Business
Agave Restaurant and Tequila Bar opens in Eastsound
Agave Restaurant and Tequila Bar has opened in Eastsound inside the building that used to house Ecotopian. Owner…
News
Walking for pink: Island Girls team is hard at work in preparation for the 60-mile Susan G. Komen breast cancer walk in Seattle
The Island Girls may be low on numbers, but they have unflagging enthusiasm for the 60-mile Susan G.…