News
‘Cruise into History’ boat tour benefits Orcas museum
Tickets are going fast for the “Cruise into History” tour aboard the 56-foot Orcas Express on the afternoon…
News
Orcas Fire considers applicants for EMT training course
For those who have ever considered becoming an EMT, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is now taking applications…
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Kids and pets win at county fair
Brigid Ehrmantraut won the senior age division of the small animal Round Robin competition at the San Juan…
Business
San Juans EDC hosts free business planning class
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs…
Life
Actors call for Orcas Center ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ play
In acknowledgment of Black History Month, Orcas Center will present the nationally acclaimed play “To Kill a Mockingbird”…
News
Orcas park and rec district proceeding with loan, grants and paid contractors
Contributed by Orcas Park and Recreation District commission chair Martha Farish. On July 20 the Port of Orcas…
Sports
2011 soccer teams are ready to hit the field
The Orcas high school soccer teams this fall have carried over some strong players, and added plenty of…
News
Athletes help clean up Crescent Beach
Last Sunday 20 football players spent half their day doing the backbreaking labor of pulling and “de-barnacling” old…
Life
Orcas Choral Society hosts open rehearsal for interested singers
Anyone who has a passion for singing and is interested in joining the Orcas Choral Society is invited…
Life
‘By Request’ plays by actors’ theater ‘simply superb’
Contributed by Tom Welch, special to the Sounder. Doug Bechtel and The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, continuing…
Life
Youth invited to audition for ‘Our Town’
Students ages 10 through high school can audition for a part in Thornton Wilder’s play, “Our Town,” on…
Life
Ann Jones pastels on display at Orcas senior center
Ann Jones will display pastel landscape paintings at the senior center on Sept. 7 and throughout the month…
Life
‘Propagation of perennials’ workshop offered at Bullocks’ permaculture homestead
A perennial plants propagation workshop will be offered at the Bullocks’ permaculture homestead on Sunday, Sept. 11, led…