News
State Parks Boating Program reminds paddlers to be safe
Marine law enforcement agencies on Washington state’s marine and fresh waterways will conduct safety emphasis patrols over Labor…
News
Skagit/Islands Head Start receives five-year grant
Skagit Valley College Skagit/Islands Head Start is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Department…
News
Power tool pilfer, teen troubles and rejected RVs | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following.
Life
Josh Kramer wins two awards at the fair
Lopezian Josh Kramer, 15, celebrated his fourth year in 4H this fair, participating in gaming events with his…
News
OPALCO headquarters temporarily moves back to original 1930s office
Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.
Letters to the Editor
Whale watching gone too far | Letter to the editor
I’m struggling to find words to express my disgust at what could be called a “feeding frenzy” by…
News
Laura K
Laura Kussman moved to Orcas Island in the spring of 2018 after meeting a longtime islander on a…
Obituaries
Patricia Helen Burman | Passages
Patricia Helen Burman passed away July 22, 2019 at the age of 86. Patricia (Pat) married the love…
Letters to the Editor
A major tribute to Orcas Fire | Letter
With my wife being ill and in the midst of the most busy time of year for OIFR,…
Letters to the Editor
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | Letter
As the final notes of the 2019 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival fade away, their echo and our…
News
Meeting about protecting your business from break-ins
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting a Business Essentials presentation, aimed at small business owners on…