News
Washington ranked No. 1 state to work
Oxfam America study ranks Washington best state
News
Temporary fire ban in San Juan County
The San Juan County issued a temporary, short-term fire ban for all activities Sept. 7-9.
News
Inslee announces additional federal funding to be distributed to local governments
Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.
Life
Commercial and recreational boaters asked to“Take The Pledge” to protect pregnant orcas
Whale-watch companies asked to stop disturbing critically endangered orcas
Life
Lopez Island Grange recommended for state preservation grant, ranks highly
Submitted by Lopez Island Grange.
News
EDC announces two small business relief grants
Two new grants aim to help small businesses in San Juan County survive COVID-19.
Life
Artist’s work at Washington Federal Bank
Local artist Peter Carlson is pleased to invite the community to see a showing of his new work…
News
Household hazardous waste pick-up is Saturday, Sept. 26
The event is free to all Orcas households
Life
OIFF announces drive-in film series
The Orcas Island Film Festival has announced the postponement of the in-person festival to next year
Opinion
Virtual connections are exhausting | Reporter’s Notebook
COVID has upended our lives and it’s how we manage change that matters
Life
Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic
While many are coping with the stress of a pandemic others are also struggling to maintain sobriety.
Life
‘Seniors and Cannabis’ and more from the Orcas Senior Center
Submitted by the Orcas Island Senior Center.