News
The Funhouse-Commons Poker tournament a success
With Poker faces and prizes from Teezers Cookies on the line, players in Middle and high school gathered…
Obituaries
John Frederick â??Fritzâ? Kraetzer
John Frederick “Fritz” Kraetzer died suddenly at his home of a heart attack on Feb. 14, 2012. Fritz…
News
Sen. Ranker green jobs bill passes unanimously
Senate Bill 6211, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, reforms the State and Local Toxics Account law…
News
State ferry routes sustainable, say two key legislators; funding resources set in transportation budgets
The Washington State Legislature will find the money needed to keep all state ferry routes open, declared Sen.…
News
OICF grants cycle to start OICF grants cycle to start OICF grants cycle to start
Nonprofit organizations with projects and programs benefitting Orcas Island are invited to submit an application. In the 2011…
Sports
Lady Vikings make it to district tournament
The Vikings took a commanding lead in the first quarter, 18 to 5, and continued that lead throughout…
Obituaries
Dr. Teresa Magda Mische
Dr. Teresa Magda Mische of Olga, Orcas Island, naturopathic physician, pharmacist, and outdoor adventurer, passed away Feb. 13…
Life
‘Smuggling wildlife’ lecture
In a unique blend of natural history and crime drama, author and Seattle Times environmental reporter Craig Welch…
News
Restore garden tools for spring
Today would have been a good day to start preparing the garden for another year. Are you ready…
Life
Art quilts by Ann Peterson at Artworks
“I hope to stimulate memories of a certain time or place on the island," Peterson said. "I am…
Life
Leonardo LIVE to stream at Orcas Center
Leonardo LIVE, a high-definition movie delivered by satellite from the U.K.’s National Gallery, will open in theaters across…
News
Health department: flu is here
The department monitors the County’s schools for signs spreading communicable disease and it reported that there is no…
News
How to use the library website
The library's website is more than just the home page on the public access computers. It is an…