Life
Happy endings for pound pooches
Orcas Islanders are rescuing animals from across the country.
News
Island doctors weigh in on PeaceHealth hospital
When PeaceHealth cuts the ribbon on its San Juan Island hospital in the summer of 2012, county residents…
Life
‘Classical music with a view’: Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Thirteenth annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Aug.12-28.
News
Mount Baker Road project causing more environmental impact than expected
County engineers are encountering more environmental roadblocks than they expected. Homeowners on Mount Baker Road met with county…
Life
Lopez woman returns from oil spill clean-up on Gulf Coast
Local residents hired to help with BP oil spill search and rescue.
Business
A1 AutoWorks opens in Eastsound
If it was made in Europe, can reach speeds well over 100 mph, and glistens in the sun,…
Life
The roads they’ve traveled: Smithsonian exhibit coming to Orcas Island Historical Museum July 17 to Aug. 29
The Smithsonian exhibit coming to Orcas in a few days is anything but dry history. “‘Journey Stories’ is…
News
Three step up for county council: Lopez candidates vying for District 6 position
The race is on for District 6. Lopez residents Jerry Gonce, Bob Myhr, and Jamie Stephens are in…
News
“Island Girls” ramping up for 60-mile Susan G. Komen walk
With sweat trickling into her eyes and feet aching and blistered, she looks ahead only to see miles…
News
Chamber says ignition malfunction caused delayed Eastsound fireworks show
It was touch and go for several weeks, but after determined negotiations between community leaders and Eagle Fireworks,…
News
Eastsound Sewer and Water moving forward with OPAL Commons main line
Eastsound Sewer and Water District has expanded the scope of its OPAL Commons sewer project. After meeting with…
Life
Orcas family granted CIA building tour
Letitia Flint knew him as Uncle Bill, the man who was always there for her. The history books…
News
WSF adds early morning stop at Lopez after public complains
To a group of Lopezians, the difference of half an hour meant possibly losing their jobs.