Public schools are the one agency of government depending heavily on volunteer…
On Monday, July 5 my precious snow white cat went missing. I was sad as I tucked my other kitties in for the night – there was one monkey short. Each day that followed had me searching, hiking the woods, visiting neighbors, scouting their sheds, listening at closed doors, calling, “Humphrey! Humphrey! Here kitty kitty kitty...” my words falling in the still air.
After you board the ferry, park your car and walk upstairs to…
I was delighted to read your article on Hearts and Hands volunteer…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Orcas Island Community Parade…
We wish to extend a huge thank you to everyone who stepped…
Accuracy and transparency in school bond process is paramount, so I would…
On June 26, the first community Homeschool Book Exchange was held at…
This is the second year of my dual role as superintendent and…
To all of our kids, teachers, parents, graduates and friends:A huge round…
The column by Janet Knowles in your July 7 issue is by…
My husband and I have been recycling since the mid-1960s without ever…
Having spent three and a half decades in law enforcement, I have…
Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed our annual July…
Many thanks for your support in my recent campaign! Your dedication and…
We are so proud to have Clara as our new mayor she…
July 4th has come to an end, and the Orcas Island Lions…
Islanders who use well water know that a small plumbing fault, such…
In the Guest Column “Remodel middle school not replace” by George Larson,…
My wife and I have taken several trips off island recently, both…
I believe in the inherent goodness of people, at least 99 percent…
Why is it that the supporters of the school district bond feel…
This year’s Grad Night at the Funhouse was a huge success for…
Mike Kaill, President of the Friends of the San Juans, seems to…
My wife and I were on Orcas last weekend visiting friends and…
As the parking lots and driveways of Eastsound, and elsewhere, are given…
For some time, I have been trying to think of how to…
Thank you to everyone who joined the fun at the recent Summer…
What a show! For the eighth year in a row Martin Lund…
The Orcas Island School District is fortunate to have a large group…
The builder of both the 1980’s school campus project and the High…
I feel compelled to give praise to a local journalist. I greatly…
We, the commanding and resident critters of Lone Cow Farm, wish to…
We plan and plant and wait for the spring to come with…
#10: April is outstanding in her field.#9: Great role model for kids....eats…
Dog owners and walkerson beaches and pathsin parks and groundsall over our…
If you have an English ancestor who arrived in the New England…
A couple weeks ago the Sounder had a story congratulating a number…
Last week I read an unsettling letter to the editor concerning the…