I am a grandparent of five grandchildren and a retired pediatrician, and, as expected, I advised my two sons to get their children vaccinated, which they did. The American Academy of Pediatrics ...

• Lopez Island deputies stopped a vehicle near the 1100 Block of Fisherman Bay Road. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for driving while license suspended in the third degree and an ...

Students at Orcas Christian School recently partnered with the Orcas Senior Center for a reading program that brought ...

OPAL Community Land Trust is looking for licensed and insured local contractors and tradespeople to join its small works roster. OPAL’s portfolio includes 104 rentals at seven different properties, ...

San Juan County is updating its critical areas protections, also referred to as the Critical Areas Ordinance, and the public is invited to comment on the first draft. The CAO serves as a key ...

On March 13, a dance will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall. The music will be the Big Band Sounds of Orcatrazz, a 17-piece band playing music from the big band era. Admission is by donation. This music ...

Washington state lawmakers are considering several bills this session that could affect journalism. Those include bills that affect public records access, how journalists cover court proceedings and ...

Submitted by the Orcas Artist Studio Tour. Registration is now open for the 2026 Orcas Artist Studio Tour! The tour will take place on Aug. 7, 8 and 9.

The Orcas Island Library’s “Art in the Library” exhibit through the month of March features the work of photographer Jack Rubel.

Submitted by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans.

Thomas Christian Long passed away on February 17, 2026, while he sat at the dock near his sailboat in Deer Harbor, WA. Tom was born on June 20, 1971, in Cincinnati, OH where he grew up, attended ...