Life
Public meetings to discuss impact of Citizens United Supreme Court decision on our representative democracy
A series of public meetings will be held the weekend of Feb. 25-26 to discuss the impact of…
Life
San Juan Islands Audubon Christmas 2011 Bird Count tallies 25,742 birds
The San Juan Islands Audubon Christmas 2011 Bird Count tallied a total of 25,742 birds of 123 species…
Life
‘Shaketh thy booty’ all night long with Orcas Horns
The island's premier funky soul band, the Orcas Horns, is throwing a Renaissance-themed dance party on the eve…
Letters to the Editor
Deer Harbor forms disaster plan | Letter
Through the efforts of the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, we have begun by considering emergency routes, initiating…
News
Driver hits car, flees scene on foot; police release suspect’s name
The driver of a late model maroon sedan fled the scene of an accident on Fowler's Corner. He…
Letters to the Editor
Kids thank OIEF for school library funding
Thank you to the Orcas Island Education Foundation for paying to keep our library open for the rest…
Life
‘Adventures in Artplay’ at Orcas Center March exhibition
Orcas Center will feature book arts, photography and other media by local artist and teacher, Philomena Robinson, throughout…
News
Orcas School levy passes
The Orcas Island School District replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy passed by a large margin. It was…
Sports
Lady Vikings playoff game LIVE STREAMING
Orcas Vikings girls playoff basketball game is streaming live tonight at 6 p.m.
Business
Chamber of Commerce promotes local businesses with annual Rainshadow Running 25K and 50K races
The annual Rainshadow Running 25K and 50K races in Moran State Park, which ran over two weekends in…
News
Orcas native recognized by Navy
Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Shawn Forbes – a sailor serving in the United States Navy – has helped…
News
Governor signs same same-sex marriage bill making Washington the seventh state with such a law
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law the bill authorizing civil marriage for same-sex couples, SB6239, Valentine’s Day making…
News
Donors sought to help fill funding gaps at school
Teacher Kari Schuh wondered if there was a way to back-fill this deficit with many smaller donations. She…