News
Use it in a sentence: All Schools Spelling Bee is on Friday, March 18
The community is invited to watch the island’s brightest spelling stars during the 2011 Orcas Island All Schools…
News
House passes bill to maintain sales tax for Canadian visitors
The House of Representatives approved legislation on March 9 that would continue the collection of a sales tax…
Opinion
Get mobile with a little help from the senior center | Guest Column
by Don Webster Orcas Island Lions Club Do you know someone who is having a surgical procedure that…
News
Orcas Lions ‘Super Shopping Spree’ raffle
The Orcas Lion’s Club annual “Super Shopping Spree Raffle” ticket sales begin on Friday, March 18 at Island…
Letters to the Editor
Paper airplane contest a success | Letter
The Kiwanis 16th annual Paper Airplane contest was held last Saturday, March 5 in the high school gym.…
Business
EDC announces ‘Energy Retrofit Training’ for contractors
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announces Energy Efficiency Retrofit Technician training for currently employed or…
News
New Classes at the Orcas Island Library
There will be three new classes being offered at the Orcas Island Public Library this month. “Intermediate Birding…
Sports
Lady Lobos basketball loses bid at state
Despite a loss at state, the Lopez Lobos girls basketball team made history. The Lady Lobos won their…
Obituaries
Claude Rubeling
Claude A. Rubeling, a Laramie, Wyoming native, died March 9, 2011. He was born May4th, 1926, to George…
Business
EDC announces move to new location, new board members
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), the state- and municipality-funded agency working to assist small businesses…
Letters to the Editor
Help keep our island businesses alive | Letter
Recently we have lost and are currently losing local businesses left and right. We, as islanders, need to…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for Music Advocacy Group concert | Letter
Thanks to all of you who turned out on a lovely sunny afternoon to enjoy and applaud the…