News
Yakima ferry still under repair; should be back in service next week
Washington State Ferries has released the following update on the status of the Yakima ferry, which is currently…
Life
Winter low-tide walk around Indian Island on Jan. 22
The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory's next community winter low-tide night walk is fast approaching. The walk will…
News
Orcas schools: check for snow closures on Tuesday
Orcas School District elementary and middle school principal Kyle Freeman released the following announcement today: With the very…
Obituaries
L. Herlwyn Lutz
L. Herlwyn Lutz left us quickly on Jan. 12, 2012. Born in Salt Lake City Sept. 5, 1934,…
News
San Juan County taking applications for low income housing funds
San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $23,197 this year for projects that will…
News
Jordan Griffin to graduate from OASIS
He is graduating from OASIS with a high school degree on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel…
Life
New Orcas choir for boys
The Orcas Boy Choir is having its first rehearsal on Monday, Jan. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.…
Life
2012 Funhouse Commons classes schedule
The Funhouse Commons has a wide array of classes and workshops for kids and adults scheduled for this…
Sports
Orcas Boosters offering grants for school sports-related needs; new online application
Orcas Island School District students and coaches can now apply for grants from the Orcas Booster club to…
News
Ferry system to upgrade, expand reservations starting this summer
In the first phase of a plan to expand and upgrade its reservation program, Washington State Ferries launches…
News
Discover Pass expansion gets senate committee nod
The Washington State Senate Energy, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee on Jan. 9 voted unanimously to refer…
Life
Transient orcas eat steller sea lion in Spieden Channel
The following is an update from the Orca Network on a recent orca sighting: Four transient orcas (mammal-eaters)…
News
Yakima ferry is being worked on; 30-minute delays on mainland and San Juan Islands runs
The Yakima was earlier reported to have a problem with its thrust bearing. It was towed to Washington…