The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls. • A Lopez resident reported a perceived traffic offense. A report was completed. The incident is unfounded at this time.

Orcas Island has always been a haven for creativity, and now our middle school students have a firsthand look at the artistic ...

Washington state is poised to continue its defense of democracy in the wake of Donald Trump’s win as the 47th President.

“I feel a sense of responsibility to do everything I can to make this community as strong as it can be. And this is the best ...

OCS high school students took on leadership roles by preparing and cleaning up meals, guiding small groups through various ...

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Long-term care is a range of services and supports for people to help them in their daily lives. It may include things like receiving personal care in your home, home-delivered meals, home ...

Joaquin Shanks-Morales has been named the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association high school soccer player of the week. Shanks-Morales, a junior at Orcas Island High School, beat out ...

The board of Leadership San Juan Islands is recognizing its 20th year by hosting November Alumni Gatherings and announcing Class XVII will begin in late 2025.

The Lady Vikings are to play their senior game on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. against Friday Harbor. Balcomb speaks about how ...

Orcas Center members and the general public are invited to attend Orcas Center’s annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 3-5 ...

The Economic Development Council invites business owners to a free online EDC Business Lab event titled “Commercial Real Estate Financing” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from noon-1 p.m., led by Tim Northrop, ...