The Orcas Community Winter Solstice Parade is Saturday, Dec. 21, and November is a good time to get started on your lantern – ...

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Orcas Center is holding auditions for ages 14 and older for “Puffs,” the Harry Potter spoof, Nov. 20-21, 6 p.m. on Center Stage, with a preliminary read-through on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. on Center Stage.

When I first moved to San Juan Island, most areas on the island the night skies were black and the stars were bright. Now every year I see more and more lights that burn all night, creating sky glow ...

All are invited to a wonderful evening of musical enjoyment. On Nov. 16, the big band sounds of Orcatrazz will play music from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s for your dancing and listening pleasure. The ...

Lindsay Jennings has spent most of her career in nonprofit management.