News
Salmonberry to host open house
“I believe that every student at every level should be genuinely excited about the learning adventure, and fully…
Opinion
Local grocers support ban on plastic ‘check out’ bags | Guest Column
Evidence is mounting, showing the full extent of the plastic problem in the Salish Sea. Not only do…
Opinion
Sheriff takes issue with spending cuts | Guest Column
Policing San Juan County is different than the mainland. Your Sheriff’s Office is the only law enforcement agency…
News
Scientists track harbor seal ‘Sandy’ by satellite
Scientists from around the Puget Sound region are getting new information about harbor seals by tracking a rehabilitated…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for helping airport stay open | Letter
The Port of Orcas wishes to express thanks to San Juan County Public Works and San Juan Fire…
Letters to the Editor
Fun at Burns Supper | Letter
Jan. 25 was the 254th Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the world famous Scottish poet. To…
Letters to the Editor
Public bus service is now discontinued | Letter
After much thought and careful consideration, Ed and I have decided to discontinue Orcas Island Shuttle’s public bus…
Opinion
Charter review needs you | Editorial
The county has created a webpage for the review commission. It lists all of the members and has…
News
Series of forums ‘The Coal Hard Truth’ this week
“Ships, Spills, and Sea Life: The Coal Hard Truth” will be presented at a series of forums in…
News
DVSAS welcomes new prevention coordinator; Kim Bryan is Lopez advocate and county-wide prevention coordinator
Suzi Marean has been a community advocate and the sole advocate on Lopez for the Domestic Violence and…
News
Farmers in San Juan county eligible for federal disaster support
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that farmers in 15 Washington state counties are now eligible to apply…
News
State parks scrambling to ‘discover’ funding resources
Washington State Parks patrons purchasing multiple Discover Passes may soon find some monetary relief if a bill, approved…
Life
Fidelis Flea Market is back
There will be a great variety of items for sale, some old, some new, some borrowed (well, maybe…