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100-year-old Nestor Carl Nordstrom and Annie Hansen Nordstrom barn in Crow Valley.

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Event planned to benefit Orcas Historical Museum, Nordstrom Barn

A BarnFest celebration will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 2 to 6 p.m., at the 100-year-old…

A fire destroyed the Burke Thomas cabin off Swan Road on Friday

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Fire totally destroys Orcas home

On July 4, at 8:15 p.m., the Orcas Island Fire Department was called to the area of Orcas…

A fire destroyed the Burke Thomas cabin off Swan Road on Friday

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Fire totally destroys home

Camp Orkila’s Horse Campers – Daria Stankevich and Samantha Tidwell

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Orcas Island July 4 parade draws classics of all types

The “Classics” dominated the Orcas Island Fourth of July parade this year – whether the Classics were island…

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EPRC drills down on Eastsound stormwater questions

Committee has roundtable discussion with key players in Eastsound stormwater issues

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Council hears from local transportation service

Ed and Amy Masters find it difficult to continue bus service

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ARC reports to Council on farm sustainability

Tim Clark, Farm Preservation Coordinator, makes recommendations to Council

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Youngren tells County Council of energy alternatives

Solar and wind power best island alternatives, says Youngren.

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Fog Seal spraying on Orcas may cause delays

Public Works road crews will be spraying sealant on 22 miles of the most-traveled roads in Orcas over…

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Fisheries Service seeks members for Advisory Panel

National panel seeks applicants from environmental, academic, state, tribal, consumer and national constituencies. Applications deadline is July 21.

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PARADE TIME CORRECTION – Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce parade to start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5

CORRECTION: The Chamber of Commerce-sponsored parade will go through Eastsound, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.…

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Be considerate of furry friends this Fourth (and Third and Fifth)

The website for The Humane Society if theUnited States has great tips for keepingyour dog safe this 4th…

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Ferry diverts to save goat’s life

Time and tide wait for no man – but it’s different for goats. When Jan Sanburg’s nanny goat,…