News
FEAST ‘Solar Energy and Appropriate Technology’ workshops
The Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens program will offer “Solar Energy and Appropriate Technology” workshops over the…
News
Orcas Island to hold EcoFest and Solar Science Fair on Aug. 6
At Orcas Island’s first annual Island Eco-Fest and Solar Science Fair to be held on Saturday, Aug. 6,…
Life
‘Tosca’ to stream at Orcas Center
Orcas Center presents the fifth opera of the “Summer HD Encores,” a series of sixth screenings from the…
Business
Orcas Taxi is now open for business
Orcas Island Taxi is now up and running and servicing the entire community 24 hours a day.
News
Seven Orcas students are AP scholars
Seven students at Orcas Island High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement…
News
US Tennis Association awards Orcas rec district $5000 grant for court resurfacing
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District has been awarded a $5000 matching grant from the United States…
News
Probable house arson in North Beach neighborhood
A house fire discovered the night of July 19 is suspected to be arson, said Orcas fire chief…
News
Lopez artist Jerome Marshak awarded Sharpe grant
Lopez artist, carpenter and builder Jerome Marshak was recently awarded a residency grant by the Marie Walsh Sharpe…
Opinion
New law aims to deter drunk drivers | Guest Column
On Friday, July 22, “Hailey’s Law” becomes effective. This new law requires that vehicles operated by drug- or…
Letters to the Editor
CD&P could impose financial penalties under proposal | Letter
Did you know the County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD) has proposed a significant expansion of its…
Letters to the Editor
Ice cream social a sweet success | Letter
The Orcas Island Artworks and Cafe Olga Ice Cream Social was a sweet success!
News
Bruce Harvie to play benefit concert for Orcas Island man
Acclaimed local musician Bruce Harvie and his band will play a benefit concert on Monday, July 25 for…
Letters to the Editor
Weigh in on chip seal controversy | Letter
The chip-sealing of Watmough Head Road on Lopez Island was scheduled to begin in late June, without proper…