Life
More than 250 kids descend on Orcas to volunteer
Did you notice an extra couple hundred teenagers on the island on Sept. 19 and 20? This might…
News
Emmanuel hosts Dinner Kitchen Oct. 28
Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host the next Dinner Kitchen on Thursday, Oct. 28. Dinner Kitchens are held on…
Letters to the Editor
Please return money stolen from 4-H club
The Orcas Island Trail Blazers 4H Club raised $347 by giving pony rides. Nine riders worked for six…
Life
Seed-saving workshop at Oddfellows Hall
James-David Sneed, a producer of garden and farm seed for 40 years, will conduct a seed-saving workshop on…
Letters to the Editor
Support for Brent Johnson for Sheriff
As a former County Commissioner and a member of SJC’s Veterans’ Advisory Board, I’ve worked with Brent Johnson…
News
Vote counting equipment testing on Oct. 27 at 11 a.m.
The Elections Office will begin processing returned ballots for the Nov. 2 General Election on Oct. 21. A…
News
Critical areas seminar offered on San Juan Island
The Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights is sponsoring a ‘Critical Areas Seminar: Wetlands, Science, and Laws” on Oct.…
Life
The Love Dare: an eight-week book study
The Lighthouse Christian Center is sponsoring an eight-week book study called “The Love Dare,” based on the movie…
News
Pumpkin carving, Labyrinth Walk at Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church is offering two Halloween events. On Friday, Oct. 29, come carve pumpkins from 4 to 5:30…
Letters to the Editor
Orcas Chamber is not part of U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Over the last several weeks, I have been asked by several people, “is the Orcas Island Chamber of…
Letters to the Editor
Please reject the ban on safe and sane fireworks
I am writing to ask voters to reject the ban on fireworks. The ballot language is not clear…
Sports
Upcoming Orcas home games
Volleyball: Oct. 14 against Cedar Park Christian 5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Oct. 15 against Mt. Vernon Christian, 2:45…