Life
Free tea makes peace a reality
There has to be a catch: not even tea is free. Islanders Guisepi Spadafora and his partner Ally…
News
Stop sign scofflaws; sailboat swimmers; stolen seasonal spirit | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Life
Orcas Lions honor islanders and members
If there is a community service project on Orcas, it’s very likely to have a Lions Club member…
News
Six million salmon lost in power outage
As many as 6.2 million juvenile Chinook salmon died last weekend when a windstorm cut power to the…
News
Salish Sea hatcheries to increase salmon stocks
When the demand for a product increases, a company will often raise production to meet that demand. Fish…
News
Sea snails struggle in the Salish Sea
The Southern resident orcas aren’t the only species headed toward extinction in the Salish Sea – the pinto…
News
Updated flood maps alter insurance requirements for San Juan Islanders
When David Sutherlin checked his mortgage statement last summer, he noticed that roughly $2,500 had been added.
News
Vessel exhaust’s impact on Southern resident killer whales
During the peak tourist season, fumes settle over the water like a thick blanket. When a orca surfaces,…
Sports
Orcas soccer takes second at state | A season review
The league champion Viking boys’ soccer team finished their most successful season ever making a strong run at…