Life
Rainey Rierden accepted into Anacortes Arts Festival
The acrylic work of young Orcas Island artist Rainey Rierden has been accepted into the “Emerging Artists” category…
News
DNR bans outdoor burning statewide
Ninety-six percent of the state is experiencing drought-like conditions, which means a high risk of wildfires. In response,…
Letters to the Editor
Ramel for state rep | Letter
Primary ballots have been mailed, and I encourage you to join me in voting for Alex Ramel for…
Life
New Washington State Ferries vessel Suquamish joins fleet this fall
Submitted by Washington State Ferries.
News
Dingy discovery, purse problem, marina merrymaking | Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls:
Opinion
Vote for a prosecutor you can trust | Guest Column
Editor’s note: The following is a rebuttal to Nick Power’s column “Candidate talks drugs, prosecution” in last week’s…
Life
Coffelt Farm Stewards hire new executive director
Kate Mikulak (pictured here) has joined the Coffelt Farm Stewards as executive director. Mikulak has been working with…
Life
Talk on farmed salmon virus
This past March, Washington state successfully passed a law phasing out open-water Atlantic salmon aquaculture from Puget Sound.
News
OIFR responds to residential fire on Sunset Road
Sunset Road in Eastsound was closed Sunday, July 29 at 9 a.m. for a residential oil heater fire.
Life
New director of philanthropy at Friends of the San Juans
Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.
Life
Orcatrazz Swing Band in concert
The Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will present the Orcatrazz Swing Band on Wednesday, Aug. 8,…
Life
Local couple’s nephew part of ‘Icarus Cup’ competition
Alec Proudfoot, the nephew of Karen and Clay Parsons who live in Deer Harbor, was part of a…