Letters to the Editor
San Juan Island whale watch companies respond to Mark Anderson | Letter
As we continue the discussion of the best ways to help our endangered Southern Resident orcas recover, it…
News
Gregory Kramer offers free “insight dialogue” Metta talks
Gregory Kramer will host free talks and “insight dialogue” on three upcoming Tuesday evenings: Aug. 16, 23 and…
Opinion
Protect your noggin | Editorial
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of kids playing on the beach, runners pounding the pavement, kayakers…
Opinion
The cost of canine freedom | Guest column
It is a common sight on the roads of our beautiful, rural islands to see dogs riding “free”…
News
House move could block traffic
Nickel Bros. House Movers is scheduled to transport a one-story house from Deer Harbor to Eastsound on Thursday,…
News
Fire danger increases from low to moderate
With this long stretch of warm sunny days, the risk of a potentially damaging fire has begun to…
Opinion
‘Whale watch boats directly responsible for death of resident orcas’ | Guest Column
By Mark Anderson, chairman, Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance: While the orca birth rate continues its robust rate, the…
Obituaries
Evelyn Dorothy Hazell (Henning)
Evelyn was born Aug. 25, 1912 in Snohomish to Sophie and Rinehart Henning. She passed away Aug. 6, 2011…
News
Fur and Feathers to host final community meal
Join the Orcas Island Fur and Feathers 4-H group for its fourth final community dinner of the season.
Letters to the Editor
Port: seek other funding options | Letter
The Port Authority of Orcas, to replace dwindling income from previous FAA subsidies, is considering acquiring the county…
Letters to the Editor
Mini-park is not in disrepair | Letter
Regarding the letter to the editor last week bemoaning the “apparent disrepair” of the mini-park at the corner…
Letters to the Editor
Steve Adams for Lopez Port commissioner | Letter
After reviewing the qualifications of the candidates who have filed for Port Commissioner, Position 2, and determining which…
News
It’s a bird, it’s a crane
Project manager University Mechanical Contractors barged in a crane on Aug. 4 to lift and lower a single…