Life
Food bank fundraising: over halfway to new building
Every dollar is one step closer to a real food bank facility for Orcas Island. The campaign is…
News
Orcas infant diagnosed with cancer
Isabella Morillon-Garcia is just eight weeks old, and she is already a fighter.
News
Graffiti crops up on Orcas
For the second time in three years, an Orcas Island Cemetery has been vandalized. Sergeant Steve Vierthaler said…
News
Orcas School’s OASIS program enrolls record numbers
Orcas Island School District’s alternative education school is going strong.
Life
‘Island Grown, Island Raised’ dinner to benefit Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is presenting its major fundraiser, “Island Grown, Island Raised,” featuring a gourmet meal, wine tasting, and auction,…
News
EMT response time hampered by poor cell service
Tourist’s death illustrates need for better cell coverage, says fire chief.
News
School board will hold retreat to discuss plans after failed bond
In their first meeting since the August election, Orcas School Board members stayed mum on the hot button…
News
Canadian bicyclist dies of heart attack on Orcas
A 64-year-old man from Alberta, Canada died from sudden cardiac arrest while biking with a tour group near…
Life
Documentary filmmaker seeking islanders’ orca whale stories
As dominant predators of the aquatic world, orca whales rule the Puget Sound with strength and benevolence.
Life
Island author releases new children’s book
Kathryn Thurman’s new children’s book “Garden for Pig” was inspired by her step-sister’s pet pig named Basil. Originally…
Business
Plummer opens Sugar Baby Specialty Cakes
They call it the Chocolate Diablo for a reason: it’s devil’s food cake with whipped dark chocolate and…
Life
A new twist on the Golf Classic
Whether you take your golf game seriously or just like to be a goofball out on the green,…