News
Medical provider roundtable
The Eastsound Fire Station meeting room was filled for a roundtable meeting with island medical providers on March…
Life
A festival for lovers of literature
Jule Treneer has been visiting Orcas since he was young. He noticed, however, that something was missing from…
News
Scientists document rare orca infanticide in Canadian waters
The Salish Sea made international news last week as word spread that scientists had observed two orcas kill…
Life
OPALCO forum introduces candidates to community
There are two open positions on the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative’s Board of Directors and two candidates…
Life
March for Our Lives in Eastsound | Photos
Community members young and old gathered at the Village Green in Eastsound to protest the government for gun…
Life
Long Live The Kings executive director talks salmon
Salish Sea salmon are struggling to survive. Long Live the Kings Executive Director Jacques White, who holds a…
Life
‘Billy Elliot – The Musical’ | Review and photos
“Billy Elliot – The Musical” at the Orcas Center is a must-see. The production stars first-time singer-actor Aristotle…
Opinion
Being prepared when the ‘big one’ strikes | Reporter’s Notebook
When it comes to disaster preparation, do as I say, not as I do. For years – well,…
News
Orcas prepares for “the big one”
As islanders, it is imperative for residents to have food, water and other necessities stockpiled to last them…
Life
School improvements enter design phase
David Mount of the architectural firm Mahlum presented a slideshow of plans for the Orcas Island School District…
News
First hospital district commissioner candidate forum
Less than two months remain before Orcas residents vote whether or not to create a public hospital district.…
News
Orcas Fire responds to blaze in Printshop
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at Printshop Northwest in Eastsound at approximately 1:40…