Obituaries
Erik George Magnuson | Passages
His laughter was infectious. His friendships tested. His family steadfast. Erik George Magnuson, 65, passed away in Seattle…
Life
New Year brings new laws affecting child support
The following was submitted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
News
Washington ranks in top 10 for the healthiest states in the U.S.
Washington ranks as the ninth healthiest state in the nation this year, leading the way for the Pacific…
News
State Parks offers two free days in January
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering two free days in January, when visitors to state…
Life
Free tea makes peace a reality
There has to be a catch: not even tea is free. Islanders Guisepi Spadafora and his partner Ally…
News
Stop sign scofflaws; sailboat swimmers; stolen seasonal spirit | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Life
New Year’s eve indoor labyrinth walk
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church, on Eastsound’s waterfront, will open its Parish Hall on Monday, Dec. 31, from 4-6…
Life
Fire the Animal heats up Random Howse for New Years Eve
Orcas-raised Brian Duke and his bandmates from the greater Los Angeles area will be flying up to play…
Opinion
Long-term care task force forms | Guest Column
by Evan Perrollaz, Janice Fisher, Beth Williams-Geiger, Beth Helstien, Deanna Osborne, Kyle Davies, Kathryn Clary, Julia Thompson, Dennis…
Life
Writer, performer, teacher and queer ‘super-shero’ speaks to Orcas students | Guest Column
by Janet Brownell
News
Six million salmon lost in power outage
As many as 6.2 million juvenile Chinook salmon died last weekend when a windstorm cut power to the…