Hearing Examiner meeting set to hear application for Main Street development By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:20-07:00August 16th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Dr. Frank James makes his recommendation for school opening By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:20-07:00August 15th, 2020|11 Comments Read More
Lopez dispensers provide free face masks to all By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:20-07:00August 15th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Letter to Editor | Praise for the proper pavers By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:03-07:00August 13th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Letter to Editor | Intolerance has made its way to Orcas Island By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:03-07:00August 13th, 2020|11 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | Vandals on Orcas By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:03-07:00August 12th, 2020|14 Comments Read More
Updated primary election returns By Community|2020-08-12T09:30:14-07:00August 12th, 2020|Comments Off on Updated primary election returns Read More
The latest primary election results By Community|2020-08-06T19:17:00-07:00August 6th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | School District grateful to community By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:04-07:00August 6th, 2020|Comments Off on Letter to Editor | School District grateful to community Read More
Letter to Editor | Fund network of alternative medicine providers By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:04-07:00August 4th, 2020|5 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | Choosing Island Hospital will be a mistake By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:05-07:00August 3rd, 2020|20 Comments Read More
Village Voices | What have you read or watched recently? By Community|2020-08-01T16:15:00-07:00August 1st, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | In regard to Prune Alley improvements… By Community|2020-09-22T10:41:13-07:00August 1st, 2020|10 Comments Read More
Dr. Frank James gives a peek into how virus decisions are made in San Juan County By Community|2020-07-30T15:17:07-07:00July 30th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | OPALCO manager’s salary keeps rising By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:05-07:00July 30th, 2020|16 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Single-use plastic use is up during pandemic; it doesn’t have to be By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:21-07:00July 28th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Editorial | Paving the way for tourism By Community|2020-11-09T15:00:38-08:00July 27th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | We need an economy that survives without tourism By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:06-07:00July 27th, 2020|24 Comments Read More
Alex Conrad returns to Orcas Fire following graduation from Harborview Paramedic Program By Community|2021-12-02T13:23:31-08:00July 24th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Over 200 Orcas businesses benefit from Paycheck Protection Program By Community|2020-08-23T23:54:04-07:00July 20th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
County Council delays decision on withdrawing Phase 3 application By Community|2020-07-17T11:50:33-07:00July 16th, 2020|22 Comments Read More
County Health Officer recommends withdrawing Phase 3 application By Community|2020-07-15T08:11:53-07:00July 14th, 2020|6 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Coronavirus is now transmitted by air? By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:22-07:00July 7th, 2020|12 Comments Read More
Recovery and Resiliency community meetings continue this week By Community|2020-07-07T12:57:59-07:00July 7th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Regarding a proposed Federal level law enforcement officer agency By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:22-07:00July 6th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Guest Opinion | Is this “America first?” By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:23-07:00July 4th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Village Voices | What are your plans for the 4th of July? By Community|2020-07-03T14:14:29-07:00July 3rd, 2020|Comments Off on Village Voices | What are your plans for the 4th of July? Read More
Guest Opinion | Shouldn’t Orcas act like other tourist destinations? By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:23-07:00July 2nd, 2020|16 Comments Read More
Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project begins community outreach phase By Community|2020-06-30T13:08:52-07:00June 30th, 2020|Comments Off on Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project begins community outreach phase Read More
There are now some new faces around the airport By Community|2020-07-03T09:04:29-07:00June 30th, 2020|Comments Off on There are now some new faces around the airport Read More
Guest Opinion | Should the county move to Phase 3? By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:23-07:00June 29th, 2020|23 Comments Read More
Norm Stamper’s viewpoint on police reform more relevant than ever By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:48-08:00June 29th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
County Council considers resolution addressing use of force policies and social justice By Community|2020-06-26T11:16:05-07:00June 26th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Editorial | A step back from the fray By Community|2020-06-23T18:13:26-07:00June 23rd, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Against common sense: White male privilege and me By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:24-07:00June 23rd, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Sheriff’s report | June 10-16, 2020 By Community|2020-06-20T09:26:29-07:00June 20th, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s report | June 10-16, 2020 Read More
Editorial | Who should be monitoring our local law enforcement? By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:49-08:00June 15th, 2020|11 Comments Read More
Village Voices | Meet some island visitors By Community|2020-06-16T09:21:46-07:00June 14th, 2020|7 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Funhouse Commons’ message of solidarity By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:24-07:00June 13th, 2020|Comments Off on Guest Opinion | Funhouse Commons’ message of solidarity Read More
Guest Opinion | Support Orcas health commissioners By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:25-07:00June 13th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
In spite of the pandemic, a new Orcas business blossoms By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:49-08:00June 10th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Timing of Phase 3 application is up in the air By Community|2020-06-10T18:11:48-07:00June 10th, 2020|19 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Businesses and guests must work together to safely reopen By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:25-07:00June 10th, 2020|6 Comments Read More
Village Voices | How are you feeling about all that’s going on in the world? By Community|2020-06-07T12:43:49-07:00June 6th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Sheriff’s Report | May 27-June 2, 2020 By Community|2020-06-06T10:40:22-07:00June 6th, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s Report | May 27-June 2, 2020 Read More
Guest Opinion | Trump angling to contest the 2020 vote count By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:25-07:00June 5th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | Look back and weep By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:26-07:00June 3rd, 2020|32 Comments Read More
Meet the airport manager finalists By Community|2020-06-02T12:18:25-07:00June 2nd, 2020|3 Comments Read More
County grapples with decline in tax revenue By Community|2020-06-02T10:18:56-07:00May 30th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Sheriff’s report | May 20-26, 2020 By Community|2020-05-30T10:44:45-07:00May 30th, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s report | May 20-26, 2020 Read More
Islanders participate in CBS “Taps Across America” By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:49-08:00May 27th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Madrona Voices launches a new survey on COVID-19 By Community|2023-08-22T19:09:07-07:00May 27th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Guest Opinion| Orcas Island’s coronavirus future? By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:26-07:00May 26th, 2020|15 Comments Read More
Sheriff’s report | May 13-19, 2020 By Community|2020-05-22T21:04:11-07:00May 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s report | May 13-19, 2020 Read More
County moves toward Phase 2 of re-opening By Community|2020-05-22T13:32:27-07:00May 22nd, 2020|Comments Off on County moves toward Phase 2 of re-opening Read More
County Council and Board of Health to meet on Friday By Community|2020-05-21T16:20:19-07:00May 21st, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Escaping the ash | Recalling a volcanic journey By Community|2020-11-09T14:59:18-08:00May 18th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Board of Health and County Council meet again to attempt to address reopening By Community|2020-05-18T09:27:30-07:00May 17th, 2020|22 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | The road ahead is ours to chart By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:27-07:00May 14th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Guest Opinion | A math problem By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:27-07:00May 12th, 2020|13 Comments Read More
County moves toward requesting Phase 1 re-opening variance By Community|2020-05-11T22:41:24-07:00May 11th, 2020|9 Comments Read More
Port Commission announces special meeting By Community|2020-05-10T15:39:54-07:00May 10th, 2020|Comments Off on Port Commission announces special meeting Read More
Sheriff’s Report | April 29 -May 5, 2020 By Community|2020-05-08T16:53:31-07:00May 9th, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s Report | April 29 -May 5, 2020 Read More
Port Commission holds special meeting By Community|2020-05-05T14:51:27-07:00May 5th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Village Voices | When do you think tourism activity should resume on the island? By Community|2020-05-02T15:26:35-07:00May 2nd, 2020|24 Comments Read More
Sheriff’s Report | April 22-28, 2020 By Community|2020-05-01T15:42:48-07:00May 2nd, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s Report | April 22-28, 2020 Read More
Sheriff’s Report | April 15-21, 2020 By Community|2020-04-24T18:56:00-07:00April 25th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
County Council anticipates next phase of Coronavirus response By Community|2020-04-23T09:35:39-07:00April 22nd, 2020|2 Comments Read More
A pandemic paradox: We are closer than it looks By Community|2020-04-19T17:36:04-07:00April 19th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Village Voices | At home edition By Community|2020-04-11T11:55:10-07:00April 11th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
County Health Officer updates Council By Community|2020-04-07T12:48:49-07:00April 7th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Lum family announces COVID infection By Community|2020-12-28T14:55:30-08:00April 6th, 2020|10 Comments Read More
Today is National Census Day By Community|2020-04-01T18:16:12-07:00April 1st, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Reflections on an unusual Saturday on Orcas Island By Community|2020-03-29T12:53:10-07:00March 29th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Complete your census return today By Community|2020-03-26T14:43:54-07:00March 26th, 2020|Comments Off on Complete your census return today Read More
Island Market provides shopping guidelines By Community|2020-03-20T11:53:17-07:00March 20th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Covid-19 impact on island resorts, lodges, hotels, spas By Community|2020-03-18T17:43:24-07:00March 18th, 2020|13 Comments Read More
First count of local primary ballots favors Sanders By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:50-08:00March 10th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Editorial | Further disorientation begins this Sunday By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:50-08:00March 6th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Village Voices | How are you feeling about the coronavirus situation? By Community|2020-03-28T15:49:37-07:00March 1st, 2020|6 Comments Read More
Training for emergency preparedness for businesses By Community|2020-12-28T11:32:14-08:00February 29th, 2020|Comments Off on Training for emergency preparedness for businesses Read More
Sheriff’s Report | February 19-25, 2020 By Community|2020-02-28T16:05:00-08:00February 29th, 2020|Comments Off on Sheriff’s Report | February 19-25, 2020 Read More
A common-sense local perspective on coronavirus from county health officials By Community|2020-12-28T11:32:14-08:00February 26th, 2020|5 Comments Read More
When your Congress Member comes to town By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:51-08:00February 17th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
More heavy rain in forecast By Community|2020-12-28T11:32:14-08:00February 4th, 2020|Comments Off on More heavy rain in forecast Read More
Village Voices | What is one of your favorite winter activities on Orcas Island? By Community|2020-03-28T15:49:58-07:00February 2nd, 2020|3 Comments Read More
County roads remain impacted by heavy rainfall By Community|2020-12-28T11:32:15-08:00February 1st, 2020|Comments Off on County roads remain impacted by heavy rainfall Read More
Port Commission calls urgent meeting on Monday By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:51-08:00January 26th, 2020|Comments Off on Port Commission calls urgent meeting on Monday Read More
A new year, a new Port Commission By Community|2020-01-14T18:59:21-08:00January 15th, 2020|Comments Off on A new year, a new Port Commission Read More
Cancelled due to weather By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:52-08:00January 13th, 2020|Comments Off on Cancelled due to weather Read More
Aging like a Guru | Death by aging: Failing to thrive By Community|2020-01-11T14:57:57-08:00January 12th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
Year in Review | Looking back at what the heck happened in 2019 By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:52-08:00January 1st, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Olga Store grant is matched, proceeding with offer By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:52-08:00December 2nd, 2019|3 Comments Read More
Vote count, so far, shows close Port race By Community|2020-11-09T15:18:53-08:00November 6th, 2019|Comments Off on Vote count, so far, shows close Port race Read More
In Eastsound? Have a landline? 911 may not work for you – Resolved By Community|2020-11-09T14:59:19-08:00October 16th, 2019|Comments Off on In Eastsound? Have a landline? 911 may not work for you – Resolved Read More
Leslie Seaman, the driving force behind Music in the Park at Village Green By Community|2021-06-10T12:28:18-07:00June 25th, 2019|4 Comments Read More
There’s Now an Orcas Issues App on Android Phones By Community|2020-11-09T15:22:48-08:00January 18th, 2019|Comments Off on There’s Now an Orcas Issues App on Android Phones Read More
Editorial: Journalism and History By Community|2020-11-09T15:22:48-08:00January 1st, 2019|3 Comments Read More
My New Year’s Gift to You By Community|2020-11-09T15:22:48-08:00January 1st, 2019|2 Comments Read More
