Letters to the Editor
Kaleidoscope open house on Nov. 29 | Letter
You’re invited to our open house on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. Kaleidoscope Preschool & Child Care…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you to Orcas Island Education Foundation for lab tables | Letter
Thanks to a very generous donation by the Orcas Island Education Foundation, the rickety old lab tables in…
Letters to the Editor
Solid waste: a job not finished | Letter
Turning down the ill-conceived Solid Waste Parcel Fee the County Council put before the voters was only the…
Opinion
The Islands’ Sounder goes green | Editorial
The Islands’ Sounder is launching an initiative that will enhance our readers’ experience online. Through the “Green Editions,”…
News
Bruce and Christina Orchid featured in Seattle Times
Bruce and Christina Orchid's post-Christina's Restaurant life has been featured in the Seattle Times' Pacific Northwest section, in…
Letters to the Editor
Poem: ‘Putting the Garden to sleep’ | Letter
A poem by Chelsea Cates, Orcas Island Schools garden keeper
Life
Baby announcement: Jaydin Rivers Angel born on Nov. 11, 2011
Jaydin Rivers Angel was born on Nov. 11, 2011, making him an 11-11-11 child.
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for loving support | Letter
My fellow islanders, friends and neighbors, I am writing this letter with humble gratitude for all the loving…
Letters to the Editor
Break-in at the Exchange | Letter
Last Saturday, our sense of community was shaken and we were saddened to hear of a break-in and…
Letters to the Editor
The ‘Tree Doctor’ is fine and well | Letter
Thank you, Orcas community, for your kindness and concern – and let’s set the record straight: John Olson,…
News
Land bank to hold annual retreat on Orcas
San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular meeting and annual retreat on Nov. 18 from…
Letters to the Editor
Orcas Island Farmers’ Market thanks you | Letter
As the Orcas Island Farmers’ Market draws to a close for 2011, we would like to thank both…
News
Heavy ferry traffic expected Thanksgiving weekend
Washington State Ferries has issued the following alert: Please plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The…