Life
Orcas to host its first poetry slam
The island will be introduced to a literary genres and art form previously unseen on Orcas on April…
Life
Calling all Earthlings to the April 22 Eastsound Earth Day parade
On Friday, April 22, earth-loving folk will parade through Eastsound for Orcas Island's 10th annual Earth Day parade.
News
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory field research day
Local scientists and volunteers invite the community to join them at Eastsound Waterfront Park as they conduct surveys…
News
Community dinner at the American Legion April 15
The American Legion will hold a fundraiser dinner open to the public on Friday, April 15 at 5:30…
News
Spring cleaning for Orcas roads: community Trashathon
Orcas Islanders are invited to join in an April 23 “Trashathon” road cleanup from noon till 2 p.m.…
Life
Susan Osborn and Orcas a Cappella to offer Japan benefit
by Clay Parsons Special to the Sounder There will be a Benefit Concert starring Susan Osborn and the…
News
Presentation of spirituality and end-of-life care
The Hospice Foundation of America’s 18th Annual National Bereavement Program, “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care,” will be shown at…
Letters to the Editor
Give library feedback on periodicals | Letter
At Orcas Public Library we have a collection of 125 periodicals, including both magazines and newspapers. When you…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for cleaning up Moran State Park | Letter
Thank you to the volunteers who came to Moran State Park for the Friends’ annual clean up. You…
News
Orcas Elementary to hold “Kindergarten Roundup”
Prospective kindergarten students and their families are invited to attend a “Kindergarten Roundup” developmental screening hosted by Orcas…
News
Funhouse is looking for mentors
The Funhouse Mentor Program has been successful for over a decade. Typically, it touches the lives of about…
Opinion
Feedback on school district | Guest Opinion
by CHRIS BUTLER I stood out in front of the post office Wednesday, April 6 for five hours…
News
‘Getting to a Yes’ group reaches consensus on future of Orcas School
In recognition of the physical and economic realities of Orcas Schools, 43 citizens gathered to “reach a consensus…