Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Heath Austin
7/9/1957-2/12/2011 Born in Santa Barbara, CA, to Dr. & Mrs. Warren Austin and she grew up at “Val…
Letters to the Editor
Speak your mind at solid waste meeting | Letter
On a Monday morning one year ago, close to 300 Orcas citizens met with the County Council in…
Life
Doe Bay hosts sold out Seattle show
The one-man show “All My Children” that sold out of all its Seattle performances will be at Doe…
News
Dawn of a new era: food bank breaks ground on new building
The Orcas Food Bank broke ground on Feb. 11 for its new building on the community church property.…
News
Public meetings for input on San Juan Islands Scenic Byways
The draft Corridor Management Plan for the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway will be presented twice on Orcas…
Letters to the Editor
Dr. Stan connected with Orcas | Letter
On Saturday, Feb. 5, more than 200 people assembled at the Orcas Senior Center to honor and pay…
Letters to the Editor
Speak out about Patriot Act | Letter
The USA Patriot Act was signed into law on October 26, 2001 following the attacks on the World…
Life
Next school celebrity chef: Geddes Martin
Geddes is returning to school. The school cafeteria, that is, to once again conjure up an unforgettable lunch…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for help with United Way Campaign | Letter
I just thought I would take a moment and thank everyone for helping us with our 2010 United…
News
Orcas Animal Protection Society offers free spaying and neutering
The Orcas Animal Protection Society will offer free spaying or neutering for dogs and cats of Orcas residents…
Life
Valentine’s Day love stories: These island couples drew a winning hand at the altar
The Islands’ Sounder interviewed two couples who embody the spirit of Valentine’s Day: love, warmth, unconditional support, and…
Business
San Juan Preservation Trust hires Barbara Courtney
The San Juan Preservation Trust has announced that it has hired a new Director of Philanthropy. Orcas Island…