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 ...

“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 way I can serve,” said Jennings about her new role as Executive Director of ...

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.

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

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 ...

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a call for a welfare check of a subject screaming obscenities on A Street. A subject ...

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

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Although it may seem like the Fair just ended, the San Juan County Parks & Fair staff are already hard at work preparing for the 2025 San Juan County Fair! As we look ahead at our hopes for the ...

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, ...

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