Letters to the Editor
New CAO rules neglect to show need, cost | Letter
Unfortunately, the council is proposing rules and restrictions without identifying an environmental need or any analysis as to…
Letters to the Editor
More people to thank for holiday help | Letter
Isn’t it wonderful when your biggest holiday stressor is having SO many people to thank that you worry…
News
Orcas Christian School replaces snow days with ‘E’ days
Students received homework assignments on their school issued iPads along with teacher-provided tutorials, completed their assignments online and…
News
Ranker’s Discover Pass transferability bill passes key budget committee
A proposal to allow transferability of the Discover Pass is one step closer to becoming law after passing…
News
Friday, Jan. 20: schools still closed due to further snow and ice forecasts
Due to the current forecast for snow this morning before a shift to ice pellets and rain, the…
Obituaries
James Wilhite Kidd
James Wilhite Kidd, 82, of Lexington, Virginia died suddenly in his home on January 20, 2012. He is…
News
Ranker introduces series of jobs, government reform legislation
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, introduced a wide-ranging series of bills this week to create jobs and reform…
Opinion
Orcas emergency responders risked their lives in midst of howling storm | Guest column
It was the beginning of a winter storm cycle when we got the call: “50-year-old male, difficulty breathing,…
News
School board to hold budget workshop
The Orcas Island School District has rescheduled its budget workshop to Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in…
News
Orcas Island schools remain closed on Thursday due to icy conditions
"Due to icy conditions on many of the side roads used by families and staff to reach the…
News
Only one power outage since snow storm hit
When temperatures drop, OPALCO'S demand for power goes up as islanders use electric heat and stay indoors for…
Life
Snow photo: Yusuf and Schmooey
Islander Lolo Duni submitted this photo of Yusuf playing with his dog Schmooey in the snow.
News
Sheriff advises tire chains for all vehicles driving to Orcas ferry landing
Washington State Ferries alert: Due to the inclement weather the county sheriff’s department is strongly advising anyone driving…