Letters to the Editor
Working folks in peril under new CAO rules | Letter
The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our…
News
Officials still looking at making local lands federally protected
“We’re hoping we can move the legislation sometime in the next year,” Cantwell said at a Feb. 18…
Life
Read Across America Day on Orcas celebrates Dr. Seuss
Spend Read Across America Day on Friday, May 2, at Orcas Island Elementary School at 8:45 a.m.
News
Girl Scout cookies for sale at Island Market
Come support the Orcas Island Trailblazers as they sell Girl Scout cookies at Island Market. While supplies last,…
Sports
Legion crowns winners of annual fishing derby
The American Legion Post 93 of Orcas Island concluded its 33rd Annual Salmon Derby with 71 participants. The…
News
Change of command ceremony for fire chief
Current Orcas Fire Chief Mike Harris will pass his title on to Kevin O’Brien during a Change of…
Life
Help determine how millions of dollars in state grants should be spent in the outdoors
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is looking for roughly 70 volunteers to help determine how millions…
News
The Orcas Island Council of Churches host a series of Lent services
All are welcome to services starting Feb. 29 and ending March 28
News
Start folding now, the paper airplane contest is coming
The 17th annual Kiwanis paper airplane contest will be on March 3 at the high school gym. It…
News
Student Chef Competition deadline soon
Sponsors are signing up, excitement is mounting, recipes are being formulated and the deadline of March 5 is…
Life
Calling all science enthusiasts
The 11th Annual Funhouse Commons Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 24, from 12 to 4 p.m.…
Opinion
Quarterly review of county finances | Guest column
I breathe a big sigh of relief at the end of each fiscal year. The struggles to meet…
Opinion
Keep newspaper public notices intact | Editorial
Citizens should be aware of – and opposed to – House Bill 2801 and the provisions that would…