Life
Why do you shop on the island? Answer that, and you could win $100
Continuing its December “Shop the Rock” campaign, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is adding a twist to…
News
OPALCO members to receive capital credit checks
More than 3,500 people who were co-op members in 1985 will get a check from OPALCO later this…
Business
Eric Crowe named district manager of San Juan Propane
Eric Crowe has been named district manager of San Juan Propane's Orcas Island Branch.
Letters to the Editor
Holiday festival of the Arts a success | Letter
Thank you to everyone who braved their icy roads to come and support The Senior Center by attending…
Letters to the Editor
Finish Critical Areas Ordinance | Letter
In the early 1940s I lived across the street from Charles Countryman, the owner-operator of the mail and…
Life
A Christmassy Orcas Island weekend: Photo slideshow Dec. 3 to 5
Orcasites celebrated the holiday season last weekend with the Tree Lighting on the Green, the Senior Center Holiday…
Life
Celebrate local music with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys are offering a celebration of local music on Saturday, Dec. 18 from…
News
Luna Galeria to show photography and pottery
The walls of Luna Restaurant in Eastsound have been converted into gallery space displaying the work of local…
News
Mount Baker road and trail project informational open house
San Juan County Public Works Department will host an informational open house for the Mount Baker Road and…
News
Federal trial for Harris-Moore is set for July 11
The Seattle Times is reporting that Colton Harris-Moore's federal trial has been set for July 11.
Opinion
Why it pays to shop on the rock | Editorial
You’re probably thinking: if I hear “shop locally” one more time… While it may be an overused phrase,…
Letters to the Editor
Improving cell service is a bad idea | Letter
A few of our county council is determined to help out the enormous U.S. wireless industry by drafting…
Letters to the Editor
Prosecutor pay increase is excessive and greedy | Letter
Is anyone paying attention? Last week the (unelected) Citizens Salary Commission (CSC) granted County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord a…