News
UW to offer ‘Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation’ class on Shaw
The University of Washington will offer a five week class on Shaw this summer called Sustainable Agriculture and…
News
San Juan County fairgrounds has a new arena fence
The San Juan County Fairgrounds now has a beautiful, new arena fence, thanks to the efforts of a…
News
Student life: let’s talk about sex, part II
This is the final installment in a series on teens and sex. Last week covered interviews with teens,…
Opinion
Helping Hands Noramise Reports a second successful year of grass-roots revitalization in Haiti | Guest Column
A local Orcas Island woman, originally from Haiti, returns after a very successful second year of effective back…
Opinion
It starts at home | Editorial
Our final installment of “Student life: let’s talk about sex” is in this week's edition. Last week featured…
Letters to the Editor
Chainsaw rental situation is shocking | Letter
I was shocked when I read the letter in last week’s Sounder in regard to “Approval of Orcas…
News
Darvill’s to host June 15 book signing with Andy Couturier
Tonight, June 15 at 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore will host a book reading, signing and discussion with Andy…
News
Port of Orcas resurfacing contract goes to Island Excavating
At its regular meeting on June 9, 2011, the commissioners of the Port of Orcas, based on the…
Letters to the Editor
IRHI thanks students | Letter
This year, Kathy Collister’s Orcas High School US Government class used a generous portion of its grant to…
News
Island student recognized for photography work
Will Fisher, who graduated from Spring Street International School on June 4, has received the Islands Artisans Visual…
News
Open house for constructed wetland in Eastsound
The San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Open House for the Eastsound Constructed Wetland project…
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San Juans receive a nod in NY Times’ dining story
Frank Bruni chronicles some of the best spots to eat in Seattle, and the San Juans received a…
News
Special filing period for local candidates
A special three day filing period will be held on June 15, 16 and 17 from 8 a.m.…