Letters to the Editor
Land bank’s support of agriculture is not what we all approved in 1990 | Letter
The San Juan County Council provides videos of their council meetings. If you are not able to make…
News
Orcas middle school students hold food drive
"It was their number one project idea," said teacher Laura Tidwell. "When we weren’t getting much food just…
News
‘Native American hunting weapons’ lecture next week
Daniel Meatte, Archeology Program Manager at Washington State Parks, will examine the prehistoric technology used to build and…
Business
Class on starting and growing a business offered by Lopez family resource center
The Lopez Island Family Resource Center is offering “Starting and Growing a Great Business” on Oct. 29 and…
Life
Singer-songwriter Katya Chorover to perform at Odd Fellows hall
Chorover will be coming to Orcas Island on Saturday, Oct. 22 to perform a show at the Odd…
News
Halloween events around Eastsound
The business community of downtown Eastsound is presenting a Halloween weekend for the whole family. Eastsound has long…
News
Fall Healing Arts Fair fundraiser offers discounted rates
The Healing Arts Center welcomes the community to attend its Fall Healing Arts Fair on Saturday and Sunday,…
Letters to the Editor
Sorry about problems at blood drive | Letter
I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Orcas residents who came out to donate blood on…
News
Preview of solid waste plan released
The San Juan County Public Works Department released a preliminary draft of its Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.…
Life
San Juans’ resident orcas are starting their fall travels south
The Orca Network has announced that the San Juan Islands' resident orca pods have begun their annual fall…
News
2012 budget cutbacks will ‘frustrate citizens, burn out staff,’ administrator Rose tells county council
“A funny thing happened on the road to recovery," said San Juan County administrator Pete Rose to begin…
News
Cantwell: 22,000 in San Juan and Island Counties to get social security increase in 2012
US Senator Maria Cantwell's office announced in a press release yesterday that Washington seniors will receive $500 more…
Life
Farmer who battled Monsanto over GMO canola drift will speak on San Juan Island
Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser, famous for challenging Monsanto over contamination of his fields with RoundUp Ready canola, will…