Life
Orcas’ newest deputy comes from Lopez
Sam Fowler is a sixth-generation Lopezian and Orcas Island’s newest sheriff’s deputy.
Life
Orcas Center hosts second community conversation event
Like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, the Orcas Center has been undergoing its own metamorphosis over the…
Life
San Juan County employee saves capsized Orkila teens
It was almost impossible to see a waving paddle and a capsized kayak with the water tossing around…
Life
SUV dangles dangerously at Lopez Dump
Public service announcement: vehicles are not on the “accepted recyclable materials” list at the Lopez Dump.
News
Health district hires Anne Presson as superintendent
Each week the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners inch closer to their goal of supplementing medical services…
News
Port master plan prompts public outcry
The public comment period for Orcas Airport’s possible expansion has been extended after community concerns regarding lack of…
Life
Buy a bracelet and help a Nepali
Something as simple as buying a bracelet from Orcas Arts and Gifts can help a disabled person in…
Life
Island elk are on the move
The two bull elk first seen near the Orcas Island Golf Course on June 28 are still being…
Life
Shook Twins come to shake up the islands
Katelyn and Laurie Shook are often asked if they’re actually twins or if their band name – Shook…
Life
“Hand to God” brings dark comedy to the Orcas Center
Parents, leave your kids at home. A demonic puppet is about to take over the Black Box for…
Life
The tale of Brook and Abe
Tiny fingerprints from the hands of young islanders adorn the glass case protecting a 5-foot-tall mixed-media portrait of…
News
Elk on Orcas
Two bull elk strolled through a yard on the western side of Orcas. No, this isn’t the beginning…
Opinion
Experience with an opioid addict | Reporter’s notebook
The editorial staff at the Islands’ Sounder commends San Juan County for joining a national lawsuit against pharmaceutical…