News
San Juan County had highest voter turnout in state, says Seattle PI
"San Juan County is small, but tops in turnout!" declares the headline in today's Seattle PI story. The…
News
Solid waste changes will not happen until summer
“It’s not quite as easy as just throwing a switch,” said Public works director Frank Mulcahy. “We want…
News
Dec. 1 ferries meeting will be streamed live on county website
WSF is holding a community meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the San Juan County Council…
News
Rabies vaccine to be mandatory for pet dogs, cats, and ferrets in Washington
Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health. New Year, new rule. Pet dogs, cats, and ferrets in…
Sports
Winter chinook fishing reopens in the San Juan Islands just in time for Resurrection Derby
The San Juan Islands, or Marine Catch Area 7, has been reopened for chinook fishing, reported the Seattle…
Life
Marine Science Lecture family night hosts ‘Rockfish: Scorpion Fish in Your Backyard’
The Marine Science Lecture series will host rockfish expert Dave Smith speaking on “Rockfish: Scorpion Fish in Your…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for Odd Fellows’ Thanksgiving | Letter
l Gincig did a fantastic job of organizing this year’s dinner in perfect accordance with the detailed notes…
Letters to the Editor
Lutheran pastor to travel between islands | Letter
The Lutheran Church in the San Juan Islands has extended a two-year term call to Pastor Anne Hall.…
News
Island shoppers get a head start on Christmas at Holiday Festival of the Arts
Hundreds of shoppers strolled through the Orcas Senior Center for its annual Festival of the Arts. The event…
News
House barged in from Obstruction Pass
A home donated to OPAL was brought onto North Beach by Kunkel Moving and Raising during the evening…
News
Washington citizens are willing to consider paying more for transportation
Contributed by Transportation Commission Executive Director Reema Griffith. Ninety percent of Washington residents surveyed think maintaining an effective…
News
San Juan County DVSAS offers training on how to recognize abuse | Guest column
DVSAS would like to help “Shatter the Silence Surrounding Abuse.” Each month a DVSAS writer will cover a…
Life
Dinner and swing dance with Orcatrazz
Get in the holiday spirit by purchasing a Dinner Dance ticket to the Orcas Family Health Center’s fourth…