Business
Local farmers consider seed-growing industry based on islands’ isolation
Contributed by Cathleen McCluskey of Organic Seed Alliance. Organic Seed Alliance’s seed saving workshop for gardeners and farmers…
Letters to the Editor
Thrilled to see recycling of new OPAL house | Letter
I would like to explain why I am so thrilled about the new house that was moved in…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks, council, for not weakening CAO | Letter
We would like to thank county council members Fralick, Miller, Pratt, Rosenfeld, and Stephens for their decision on…
Letters to the Editor
Food bank has had overwhelming support | Letter
It is with full and grateful hearts that we thank you for your overwhelming support of the food…
Opinion
Sounder announces new way of delivering the news | Editorial
We are on the cusp of a new year. It’s a time for reflecting on the past 12…
Life
Seven steps to preventing falls | Guest column by Orcas firefighter Patrick Shepler
Your Orcas Fire & Rescue EMTs study from a primary textbook authored by the American Academy of Orthopedic…
News
Top ten stories of 2011 – Part Two
It’s time for our annual roundup of the stories that made headlines throughout the year. Last week featured:…
Life
Polar Bear Plunge reminder: save the date Jan. 1 for an icy gasp
by MARTIN TAYLOR Special to the Sounder If you want to start the New Year with a jolt,…
Letters to the Editor
‘Time for prosecutor to resign’ | Letter
One must seriously question the judgment and professionalism of a prosecuting attorney who openly tells potential shoplifters that…
Life
The glories of the dandelion | Guest column by Betty Jean Densmore
“Do you like butter”, asked my mother when I was a little girl, while holding a golden dandelion…
News
Feds arrest former Orcas Island student, break up Bellingham meth ring supplying San Juans
Last week, federal authorities arrested former Orcas Island High School student Denali Wood, 23, and her boyfriend, and…
News
Cantering carolers hoof it through Eastsound
The Orcas Island Trailblazer 4H Horse Club and the Orcas Brass Quartet trotted around Eastsound last week, filling…
News
Positions open on San Juan County boards
The county council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various…