Life
‘Fall of the American Empire’ lecture on Oct. 9
All empires must fall. And according to Dmitry Orlov, the U.S. is next.
News
Love in a furry, four-legged package: celebrating October as ‘Adopt-a-Dog’ month
October is the American Humane Association’s “Adopt A Dog Month” month. The organization is encouraging people to adopt…
News
Town hall meeting tonight to discuss Critical Areas Ordinance
The Orcas Eagle Forum will host a followup town hall meeting on Oct. 6 at the Orcas fire…
Life
Orcas alternative learning program approves Winthrop school
The Orcas Schools' Alternative Learning Experience program recently approved Methow Valley Community School based in Winthrop, Washington, as…
News
Land bank committee seeks to renew excise tax: history, pros and cons
It’s not the existence of the Land Bank itself that voters are being asked to decide upon. Rather,…
News
Park and Rec public hearing on general fund budget
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2011-2012 general fund budgets…
Letters to the Editor
Land Bank: service or bureaucracy? | Letter
The land bank was voted in by the people of San Juan County, to preserve land in perpetuity.…
Letters to the Editor
Vote ‘no’ on Land Bank renewal | Letter
The Land Bank (LB) gained approval in 1990. Their basic mission statement/selling point was preserving open space. Their…
Life
‘Harvest Hootenanny’ contra dance, cider pressing and pie sale will support Orcas Seed Bank
A contra dance will be held on Oct. 8 to raise funds for the Orcas Island Seed Bank,…
Sports
Homecoming games and events at Orcas School
Orcas High School students will celebrate homecoming with an assembly on Oct. 14 at 1:10 p.m. in the…
News
Free soil testing in October compares soils for county fair competition
Free testing of soil samples will be offered through the month of October by the San Juan County…
Sports
Weekly sports schedule for Orcas Island: Week of Oct. 3
The following games are scheduled for the week of Oct. 3.
Life
Fall Farm Festival schedule: Orcas Island
A complete schedule of Fall Farm Festival events scheduled on Orcas Island during October. Events are current as…