With much gratitude, I thank Dimitri Stankevich, Orcas Center, the EMTs, nurses, and other volunteers who made it possible for…
Have we survived? Are we the same individuals we were in January 2020? Have our habits changed? Have we changed?:…
I have long cherished a Lopez Island tradition, The “Lopez Wave.” Whenever you pass an oncoming car, you give a…
The April 28, 2021 issue of the Sounder featured an article entitled “Judge mandates new elections for senior center directors.”…
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Orcas Island Community for your overwhelming support of our…
Fellow islanders, my name is Rick Hughes. My wife Marlace and I operate Ray’s General Store and Pharmacy and Con’s…
The difficulties maintaining school, in person and virtually, has been a challenge worldwide during this pandemic. The coming months can…
As a mother of an OASIS student who also has experienced our elementary and Montessori schools, I believe that technology,…
Guardian angels were working overtime April 6 when I decided to climb a ladder to scrape moss off our roof….
We are writing in support of the 2021 Technology and Capital Projects levy on the upcoming April 27th ballot. This…
Some years ago, while sailing in the San Juans, I noticed that the sea life was dead where Orcas Island…
If nothing else, this past year has exemplified the need for everyone to have access to reliable technology. Our public…
One day, we will be the citizens who help plan our community’s growth, manage our nonprofits and businesses, run the…