News
Says OPALCO: cold November temps contributed to higher energy bills
For five days in November, San Juan County experienced a cold snap — with an average daily temperature…
Letters to the Editor
Successful Toys for Tots program | Letter
I would like to express my appreciation to everyone who worked to make the Toys for Tots program…
Letters to the Editor
State Arts Commission needs to be saved | Letter
I am very concerned that in her 2011-13 biennium budget, Governor Gregoire has proposed eliminating the Washington State…
Letters to the Editor
Orcas Angels assisted 18 families in 2010 | Letter
Orcas Angels would like to thank the community for its support during our first year as a non-profit…
Opinion
Prosecutor pay raise comes at a bad time | Editorial
The San Juan County Citizens’ Salary Commission has voted to give Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord a $19,000 wage…
News
Athletic club fire extinguished before it could spread through building
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a fire in the men's sauna of Orcas Spa and Athletics…
Obituaries
Roger Weinel
Roger Weinel was born on December 10, 1947 and died on December 19, 2010 surrounded by family. He…
Life
Donor underwrites bilingual library for Orcas Montessori School kids
Orcas Montessori School recently received an anonymous grant to support burgeoning literacy among the school’s students.
News
Gov. Gregoire proposes 2011–13 budget
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire proposed a balanced 2011–13 budget on Dec. 15 containing necessary cuts while changing…
News
Display of holiday quilts
Washington Federal Savings and Loan will be showing Betty Hall's holiday quilts throughout the month of December. There…
Life
2011 “Glacial Getaway”: Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day
The Orcas Island Junior Rowing Club and other hardy islanders are preparing to begin the new year with…
News
San Juan Preservation Trust purchases Vendovi Island for $6.4 million
The San Juan Preservation Trust announced today that it has successfully purchased 217-acre Vendovi Island, the third largest…
Obituaries
James Anspach
James Norman “Jim” Anspach, 68, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at his Garfield Bay home in…