Obituaries
David Morrison
David J. Morrison passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga, California on December 16, 2010 after a…
Life
Teens remind adults to drink responsibly
The students from Point Blank, a high school prevention leadership club, will be at Island Market on Dec.…
News
Watch Washington State Ferries public meeting live tonight
Washington State Ferries and the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting in Friday…
Opinion
New fees for recycling are not excessive | Editorial
On Dec. 7, the San Juan County Council approved a package of recycling fees designed to help stabilize…
News
Toys for Tots and Tweens is seeking donations
Orcas Island Lions Club members are preparing for the annual Toys for Tots and Tweens toy dispersal event.
News
Sounder looking for local luminary displays
Do you have a lovely holiday light display up these evenings? Or perhaps your neighbors? We'd like to…
News
Orcas Blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 16
The Puget Sound Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Orcas from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
News
Cedar bench in Deer Harbor dedicated to the McLachlans
A six-foot long, custom designed cedar bench was officially dedicated by the Deer Harbor Community Club in honor…
Letters to the Editor
Holiday pet photos a great success | Letter
It was a “love-in”: dogs, kids, adoring friends and families. The collaboration that evolved between the Orcas Off-Leash…
News
Port of Orcas appoints Dave Noneman as new commissioner
The Port of Orcas board of commissioners has selected Dave Noneman to fill board position #2, recently vacated…
Life
Community Band: a family affair
When you hear and see the Community Band in concert Saturday, Dec. 18 at 2 pm, think about…
News
Messiah sing-along on Dec. 21 at community church
Everyone is invited to a community sing-along of Handel’s Messiah on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 6:15 p.m. in…
News
Three local physicians to fill in at medical center
Dr. Tony Giefer of Orcas Medical Center will be vacationing from Dec. 20 to Jan. 16. He has…