Letters to the Editor
New Buck Bay bridge… or ‘Blockade Creek’? | Letter
We’re all pleased with our new bridge at Stockade Bay….oops, I meant Buck Bay. (Stockade Bay, as many…
Letters to the Editor
Roger Adams responds to ‘Truth about Highlands’ well’ | Letter
It should be obvious that the "Truth about Highlands' well" is that $90,000 was spent on drilling two…
Letters to the Editor
A ‘no’ vote on solid waste fee could ‘seriously threaten local control’ | Letter
To the Editor: I live on Waldron, and in spite of the low level of solid waste services…
Sports
Lopez football tops Evergreen Lutheran
The Lopez Lobos extended their record to 8-0 with a decisive 62-38 home victory over the Evergreen Eagles…
Letters to the Editor
Land bank excise tax needed to preserve character of islands | Letter
One thing for sure is that these islands are an inspiring and hopeful place to live. I am…
News
Three canoers in a tub turn turtle off west side of Orcas Island
This morning Orcas Fire division chief Patrick Shepler reported responding to the following incident: At 5:47 p.m., Orcas…
News
Domestic violence; prescription painkiller theft; stolen checks; assault; auto collision with tree | San Juan County Sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff's department reported responding to the following calls between Oct. 10-22.
News
Something for everyone this Halloween | Event calendar
Check out these events on Orcas Island starting Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31. There are offerings…
News
Orcas Library closing early next week
The Orcas Library in Eastsound will be closing early on Thursday, Nov. 3 and then closed all day…
News
San Juan Islands make ‘World’s Best Islands’ list by Travel and Leisure
The San Juan Islands have once again been recognized for their beauty and serenity by a national media…
Letters to the Editor
School’s handling of bullying has created ‘ill-will’ towards levies | Letter
I am opposed to the proposal to institute the levy for the simple reason that the buildings of…
Letters to the Editor
Why the school borrowed $900,000 | Letter
Comments: In response to Chris Butler's letter, "Vote No On School Levy," it is appropriate to put some…
Letters to the Editor
Half of land bank excise tax is adequate to maintain its properties | Letter
Since the current levy does not expire until 2014, I would encourage everyone to vote “No” this time…