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Julie Knight during an IOSA oil spill response drill on Lopez Island. Knight is director of the non-profit.

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Darling of San Juans’ oil safety: An NPR reporter profiles Julie Knight, the director of Islands’ Oil Spill Association

When I first meet Julie she’s standing on the shore of Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island talking to…

Orcas Viper Katy Minnis drives the ball up the court during a game last season. Also pictured are Vipers JoAnn Mietzner (back left) and Evelyn Hance (back right).

Sports

Orcas girls basketball hits the ground running

The Vipers 5th/6th team defeated Sedro Woolley Black, 26-6. They then went on to trounce the undefeated (3-0)…

News

Skagit County drops charges against Harris-Moore; plea deal to go forward

The Herald is reporting that Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich dropped charges against Colton Harris-Moore on Friday, removing…

Occupy Orcas participants at the protest on Saturday

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Occupy Orcas – islanders hold protests in Eastsound

Occupy Wall Street demonstrations have been held across the country, and Orcas has been dabbling in its own…

Letters to the Editor

Sports teams’ drinking must stop | Letter

To the high schoolers: when you attend a party where the above elements are available and you participate,…

Opinion

Sounder unveils new online commenting | Editorial

Starting on Nov. 17, the Islands’ Sounder will introduce a new comment moderation policy through Facebook. We hope…

The Lady Vikings celebrating their win over Shoreline Christian to secure a trip to the state playoffs.

Sports

First time in seven years: volleyball team heads to state

As predicted in last week’s Sounder, the Vikings finished third in the Bi-District Tournament on Saturday. The team…

Board president Larry Shaw with Lina McPeake (right) at the July 10 ceremony for the new building. Lina and her husband Dave were involved in the food bank from the beginning.

News

A day in the life of the Orcas Island Food Bank

It’s a few minutes to five on a chilly Thursday evening when volunteers start arriving at the Orcas…

News

Film showing in honor of Veteran’s Day

Filmed in southern Oregon, “The Welcome” offers a fiercely intimate view of life after war: the fear, anger…

Letters to the Editor

Celebrate Orcas animal shelter | Letter

Here’s a little-known fact: November 6-12 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, an event sponsored by The Humane…

Obituaries

Ona Jean Goodrow

Ona Jean Goodrow passed away on Nov. 5, 2011 at Creakside Retirement. She was born on December 12,…

News

No agricultural plastics recycling events this year in San Juan County

Update from San Juan County hazardous waste coordinator Helen Venada. San Juan County farmers, nurseries, and gardeners have…

Letters to the Editor

‘Caps for Kids’ says thank you for help | Letter

A huge thank you to all those who contributed to the second annual Caps for Kids project here…