Sports
Orcas basketball: Viking boys taking care of business
The new boys’ coach is an old hand at coaxing Orcas athletes into shape. Dan Drake has worked…
News
Salish Sea pH is dropping as carbon dioxide levels rise
1,340-year-old mussels tell the story, says SeaDoc-funded study California mussels from the Salish Sea have undergone a serious…
Life
Holiday fairs this weekend: Odd Fellows Artisan Faire and American Legion Holiday Bazaar
Odd Fellows Artisans’ Faire Odds Hall will bustle with 40 talented island artisans, gift baskets for raffle, and…
News
Local superintendents ask legislature to shorten school year, stop unfunded mandates and continue redistributing taxes
The state legislature will begin a special session tomorrow in order to determine the scope and details of…
News
How liquor initiative 1183 will affect Orcas and Lopez
Recently passed liquor initiative 1183 will put the state out of the liquor business. Will it also put…
News
‘The Big One’: potential local impacts of a earthquake or tsunami in the San Juans
The tsunami devastated the coast of Japan, washing away homes and killing 1,000 people on a winter's night.…
News
Adults question Orcas school’s handling of student athletes’ suspension
A handful of adults approached the school board about the district’s handling of a recent adult-hosted high school…
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Port of Orcas update: 2012 budget; new board members face hangar association challenges
The Port of Orcas has officially introduced its three new commissioners who will take office in January: Dwight…
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Orcas fire announces new chief search and 2012 budget
Orcas Fire will soon be searching for a new fire chief to replace Mike Harris, who is moving…
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Jack Frost visits Eastsound
Old Jack Frost took a whirl through Eastsound last night, glazing the earth with a sparkle of hoarfrost.
Business
Island Skillet cafe opens in Eastsound
It's a quiet weekday morning at the Island Skillet. A smattering of diners leisurely indulge in the eatery's…
News
Orcas Island Community Foundation: helping all ships to rise
This coming week is National Community Foundation week, and Nov. 17 is National Philanthropy Day. The Sounder is…
News
Number of ‘species of concern’ dependent on Salish Sea nearly doubles
Is it too late for the dainty red phalarope, the tufted puffin or the cackling goose? The birds…