Letters to the Editor
Prosecutorial abuse is rampant | Letter
While it is common for prosecutor’s offices to release press notices excusing a dismissal or lost case, San…
News
Free community meal at Orcas Christian School
Orcas Christian School’s second community dinner of 2011 is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8. The free, all-you-can-eat meal…
Life
Champion fiddler April Verch returns to Orcas Island
April Verch, a champion fiddler and performer from Canada’s Ottawa Valley, returns to perform at Orcas Center on…
Letters to the Editor
Property tax appraisals are outdated | Letter
San Juan County property appraisals are totally outdated and the County Council knows it. They have postponed the…
Letters to the Editor
Rec levy will open up amazing opportunities | Letter
I urge readers to vote in favor of the park and rec levy. There is no other good…
News
Second Annual West Sound Community Seed and Plant Exchange
Organizers invite the community to the second annual seed and plant exchange to be held at the West…
Letters to the Editor
Come together and support the rec levy | Letter
We have a generous community on Orcas. It’s shown in the number of non-profit organizations located here. Generosity…
Letters to the Editor
Please support a quiet library environment | Letter
I love the Orcas Library. So much good reading, materials to enjoy. The design of the library works…
Sports
Boys basketball: Friday Harbor Wolverines defeat Orcas Island Vikings
The Viking boys basketball team lost 70-35 to Friday Harbor on Jan. 24.
Sports
Girls basketball: Friday Harbor Wolverines outfight Orcas Island Vikings
The lady Vikings basketball team lost 55-22 to Friday Harbor on Jan. 24.
News
Winnie Adams offers yoga for moms and their wee ones
Winnnie Adams will again offer “Mom Asana” to new moms and their babies. Students should be three months…
Opinion
Park & Rec levy: why you should vote yes | Editorial
We’re not sure why Orcas Islanders overwhelmingly approved the formation of a parks and rec district in 2009…
News
Seattle PI: San Juan County and King County pay for the rest of the state
People in King County contribute nearly 42 percent of the state’s tax revenues, yet receive only 25 percent…