Site Logo
Pete Moe photo
New construction underway at ORS to house a hydraulic baler. Clean, separated, and baled commodities are more efficient to transport and improve ORS’s sustainability goals.

News

ORS wins approval for rate adjustment

Submitted by Orcas Recycling Services.

Submitted photo

Life

Update from the Futures Lounge at OI High School

by Kate Long

From Time Immemorial – Opening Reception March 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted photo

Life

From Time Immemorial – Art Exhibit at Orcas Center

Submitted by the Orcas Center

sheriff

News

Property protest, missing motorist, etched execration | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

O2 Tidal Generator in the Orkney Islands, Scotland
Picture Courtesy of Orbital Marine

Life

OPALCO Awarded Phase 1 Funding to Explore Tidal Generator in Rosario Strait

Submitted by OPALCO

levy

News

Fire district levy lid lift Q & A schedule

Fire Chief Holly vanSchaick and staff will conduct three public information sessions on the upcoming April Levy Lid…

Angie Reed is the new YA Librarian.

Life

Youth news from the Orcas Library

The Orcas Library is a hub of learning, creativity and community for patrons of all ages.

Morning Star strawberries and sugar peas.

Life

Orcas Island Food Bank works with local farms

by Emily Bennett

Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash.

Life

Free household hazardous waste pick-up

Time to clean out under the sink and in the garage: ORS/The Exchange will host a Household Hazardous…

Contributed photo by the US Coast Guard Bellingham Station
Coast Guard crew with the dogs.

News

Samish ferry stops and assists boat in distress

While winds reached between 20-30 knots on March 9, the Samish ferry, on its way to Anacortes and…

sheriff

News

Facebook fix, taped theft, relative ruse | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

polar bear

Life

Polar Bear Plunge at Cascade Lake

Orcas Island Rowing Association is excited to announce the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Cascade Lake on Saturday,…

OIFR.

News

Live fire burn training exercise a success

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire &Rescue.