Life
Katie Gray album release party at Oddfellows’ Hall
Orcas artist Katie Gray will release her new record, “Love Like Fire,” on Sunday, August 28 at the…
Obituaries
Monique Gincig
Monique Gincig’s life has come to an end. She was very loved by the community, her friends, the…
Life
Graduation announcement: Hailee Marie Kukura
Hailee Marie Kukura has graduated from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, earning two masters degrees with…
News
Ferries delayed due to fog and heavy traffic
Ferries are experiencing delays after a foggy morning.
Letters to the Editor
Port of Orcas chair responds to letter from Jim Ekberg | Letter
The commissioners of the Port of Orcas have read your thoughtful letter posted to the Islands' Sounder in…
Sports
Quick Start Tennis ‘Train-the-Trainer’ workshop Sept. 7 at Buck Park courts
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District has obtained a grant from the US Tennis Association for equipment,…
News
State task force seeks comments about ferries
The Connecting Washington Task Force, established by Governor Gregiore to recommend transportation funding solutions, has begun meeting and…
News
Eastsound Water has new filtration system for Blanchard wells
Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) has begun using a new water filtration system at its three wells on…
Life
‘Rock on the Rock’ choir sessions return to Orcas Center
“Rock on the Rock Singers” is returning to the Orcas Center for another six-week series. “This fun and…
News
Gov. Gregoire requests farm disaster assistance for all 39 Washington counties
Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced she has asked U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to determine whether to…
News
What to wear to the mayor’s soiree
The buzz around the mayor’s upcoming VIP Soiree isn’t from flies – it’s from local fashion experts offering…
News
Buck Park tennis courts closed for repairs until next week
The work is scheduled for this week. The commissioners are personally power-washing the courts before the work is…
Opinion
Council made the right call with Watmough | Editorial
It was a sad day for many Lopezians, who watched as public works trucks rumbled down the dusty…