Life
Rowing club to host ‘Pure Pleasure’ dinner and dance
The Orcas Island Junior Rowing Club will host its annual “Pure Pleasure Dinner” at Camp Orkila on Friday,…
News
On-board food service closed for the winter on Washington State Ferries
Beginning January 1 galley service is closed on all vessels during the 2012 Winter Schedule.
News
Nominations sought for ‘Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation’
The Washington state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking nominations for its 22nd Annual Awards…
News
Kevin Ranker: marriage equality legislation ‘long overdue recognition of core human rights’
State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement following Gov. Gregoire’s press conference today: “Today, our governor…
News
Prescription drug monitoring information available to doctors and pharmacists
A new system aims to reduce prescription abuse and improve patient safety: update from the Washington State Department…
News
Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting today at fire hall
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet at the Eastsound fire hall today, Jan. 5, from 3 to…
Life
‘Lost art of handle making, tool repair’
The focus will be on making handles for those tools with eyes (such as axes, hatchets, hoes, mattocks,…
News
Bringing in the new year with a shiver: photos and video of polar bear plunge
On the first day of every new year, islanders embark on an unusual adventure: plunging into the icy…
News
Orcas Community Council to meet
Organizers say the OCC is an opportunity for dialogue of what is on the hearts and minds of…
Obituaries
Jack Buford Rowse
(Seattle) Jack Buford Rowse passed from this life on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. He was born to Russell…
Obituaries
Carol Tully
Carol Joy Blaney Tully was born to Anton and Joy Hookanson on June 26, 1930 in Los Angeles,…
Life
Photo: starry night
Islander Alex Huppenthal took this stunning photo at Cascade Lake during a recent clear night sky.
News
Greater girths mean fewer berths aboard Washington State Ferries
Coast Guard changes weight capacity for passenger vessels across the country. Americans weigh more than they used to…