Business
New owner plans to take Chimayo back in time
As a man known for his Mediterranean cooking, it seemed logical that Bill Patterson would introduce Italian dishes…
Business
Island Automotive celebrates 30 years with give-aways
How does an Orcas business celebrate 30 years on the island? They give stuff away. After serving Orcas…
Business
Lopez Village Market breaks ground for new facility
Lopezians will soon be walking the aisles of a brand new market. On Sept. 15 representatives from Com-Steel…
Business
A bar and grill for Orcas Island: Madrona Bar and Grill
It has the look and feel of a city restaurant, but it's Orcas Island all the way –…
Business
Professional sports management firm opens office in Eastsound
MPC Sports Worldwide recently opened a corporate office in Eastsound. Run by two college students who grew up…
Business
New owners of Windermere San Juan Island: Gary Franklin and Scott family of Skagit Valley
Gary Franklin, broker of Windermere San Juan Island, is joining forces with the Scott family of Anacortes and…
Business
Mike and Sarah Aley buy Orcas Freight
Orcas Island Freight Lines was sold on Aug. 10 to Mike and Sarah Aley of San Juan Island.…
Business
For the love of chocolate: Tracy Oniya’s raw chocolate
It's just about the healthiest gourmet chocolate on the market – and it's made right here on Orcas.…
Business
Wednesday market going on now
Carole Anderson’s Magic Islands body and beauty products and jewelry, Gypsy Mellonie Eckerson’s Willow Catering, and Willow Eckerson’s…
Business
Orcas Alchemy sells specialty sugars and salts
Lisa Trifiro wasn’t always a foodie. But after discovering the excitement of trying new dishes, she launched a…
Business
OPALCO fuel mix: 95 percent greenhouse gas free
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative received its 2008 fuel mix report from Washington State Community Trade and Economic…
Business
VanderYacht Propane branches out to Orcas
VanderYacht Propane is a family-owned, multi-generational business that can now include Orcas Island on its list of service…