News
Orcas Fire to announce new chief TONIGHT
The Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners will announce the new fire chief during a special public meeting on…
News
Community potato order
Last year’s first Food Masters “Community Potato Order” totaled around 700 pounds, included more than 20 organic and…
News
Funhouse Commons to host ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ poker night
The Funhouse-Commons will be hosting a Texas Hold em Tournament for middle and high schoolers starting at 7…
News
Garbage washing ashore
Islander Diane Wachter was taking photos at Crescent Beach when she noticed that much of the sand beneath…
News
United Way of San Juan County awards $78,000 to non-profits
The grants range from $560 to $17,400 to support 24 programs on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands.…
News
Discounted spaying, neutering
In honor of World Spay Day on Feb. 28 and Spay/Neuter Awareness month, the Orcas Animal Protection Society…
Life
‘Götterdämmerung’ opera to stream
Robert Lepage’s technologically advanced new staging of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” comes to an epic climax with “Götterdämmerung” (“The…
Opinion
What is the Time Bank? | Guest Column
It detailed some of the experiences of Diane Emerson, a global volunteer, in working with time banks, particularly…
Opinion
State of the ferries | Guest Column
Ferry funding has been an ongoing issue every year since the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) disappeared 12…
Letters to the Editor
CAO is not balanced | Letter
Under the council’s proposed Critical Area Ordinance, applicants will be required to navigate a complex set of rules…
Letters to the Editor
Vote yes for schools | Letters
Islanders supporting Orcas School District's upcoming levy.
Opinion
Secure your trash load | Editorial
You’re driving down the road, car loaded up with recycle and garbage, on your way to the transfer…
Life
Anne Garfield to be ‘Celebrity Chef’ at school
Where can you get home made calzone, fresh kale salad with dried fruits and cheeses and chocolate pudding…