Life
Horticulturist to speak at garden club meeting
The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Jenny Harris, horticulturalist, plant nerd and planting designer, on Wednesday, Nov. 13…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Marsha and Bob Waunch | Letter
One of the great treasures of our island community is the Orcas Animal Shelter. Due to the vision…
Letters to the Editor
Petition for moratorium on new vacation rental permits
Please express your concern about the proliferation of vacation rentals to the San Juan County Council by signing…
News
$625,000 grant awarded to Coalition for Orcas Youth
On Oct. 30, Orcas Island became one of 150 communities awarded the Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant in…
Life
SCORE, the SJICF and the EDC invite business owners and nonprofit leaders to a workshop on reducing risk
Submitted by the San Juan County Economic Development Council.
Business
New restaurant in Eastsound
Voyager Sandwiches and Seafood, a new lunchtime spot on Orcas, is now open Wednesday through Sunday from 11…
Life
Know, connect and protect the sea
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an inspiring live presentation about what…
Life
‘Be on Time’ award given to third/fourth grade class
Submitted by Orcas Elementary Principal Lorena Stankevich.
Life
“Who was Chief Seattle,” with Duamish historian David Buerge
Submitted by the Orcas Island Library.
Life
“Round the County” boat race
The Round the County sailboat race will take place Nov. 9-10. This two-day race circles San Juan County,…
News
Port budget hearing
The Port of Orcas will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the general fund and capital…
Life
Ewan Lister receives Bill Boeing Jr. community collaboration award
Orcas Island High School Senior Ewan Lister was one of 80-plus students from Washington selected to participate in…