Life
Choral Society performs
The Orcas Choral Society is presenting a “A Ceremony of Carols” on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.…
Life
A cappella music of the season
Come hear the Christmas music magic of Islands’ A Cappella under the leadership of its new director, Angel…
Letters to the Editor
Use of ‘Vatican’ was tacky | Letter
Tacky, Tacky – shame on Bob Phalan in his need to use the “Vatican” in the way he…
Letters to the Editor
Oppression is intolerable, even in opera | Letter
As we stand in the midst of uncertainty in the year 20ll, what in our lives do we…
Letters to the Editor
School rules do not extend off campus | Letter
Great, there are 10 students who were suspended from playing sports games. No hard training for them, no…
Obituaries
Anthony Pontecorvo
Anthony “Bart” Pontecorvo died at his home on Orcas Island on Nov. 29 from complications of emphysema. He…
Life
Featured photo: seaplane glides in at Crescent Beach
Island resident Richard Steinhardt took this photo of a seaplane that landed at Crescent Beach on Nove. 25.
Life
Science club establishes baseline for Eastsound storm water monitoring
Contributed by Russel Barsh, director of Kwiaht. Members of the Middle School Science Club have measured the amount…
Life
Studio partners present new art show throughout December
This body of work was inspired by autumn on Orcas Island. Mixed media panels showcase Shilling’s jacquard weavings…
News
Craft event for kids to make holiday gifts
Orcas Open Arts will be hosting its second Annual Kids’ Holiday Craft Event on Sunday, Dec. 11 from…
News
Lonely abalone? SeaDoc-supported study finds them fewer and far between
A new study indicates that abalone populations may have dropped dramatically since a 1979 survey.
Letters to the Editor
All Hazards Response Architect (AHRA) is a fitting title for fire chief | Letter
Today’s fire chief must literally be an All Hazards Response Architect (AHRA). He or she needs vision in…
Life
Orcas Island octopus graces Seattle Times photo section
An off-shore Orcas Island resident has taken the stage in the Seattle Times' photo section: a fiery orange,…