Business
Who’s interested in property in the San Juans? | Guest column
Real estate volume and transaction numbers are increasing, inventory is starting to be absorbed in several of the…
Life
The club next door | Guest column
Interesting folks make for an interesting club, like a commodore who appears in the local community theater, a…
News
Celebration of Life: Bill LaPorte
Born in Bay City, Mich., second in a family of nine children, LaPorte migrated to San Juan Island…
News
How are we doing? Gains in revenue clouded by rising costs | Guest column
For the first quarter of 2015, after years of recession reporting, I can truly say that the county,…
Opinion
More questions for hospital district candidates | As I See It
Critical questions that should be put to candidates are, “What outcomes are you aiming for that could or…
Opinion
From 30 to zero: crush on kilowatts, Part II | Guest column
In 2015, the average monthly bill from Orcas Power & Light Cooperative increased to $125 per household, due…
News
Island Rec bids adieu to director, welcomes another, at open house
Island Rec will host an open house to honor departing director Sally Thomsen and welcome interim director Maddie…
News
Celebrities converge for annual golf classic, fundraiser
The grand-daddy of San Juan Island charitable events, now in its 28th year as a fundraiser for local…
Business
Earn while you learn; apprenticeship program offered by Spa d’ Bune
Applicants for the Spa d’Bune apprenticeship program should inquire about the program at Spa d’Bune, 669 Mullis Street,…
Letters to the Editor
The solution also rests with us; in search of ‘100 Stand Up Men’ | Letters
I believe that we can make a difference, therefore I have a two-fold challenge for you. First; consider…
Opinion
Wouldn’t you think they’d know better by now? | Guest column
It turns out next Thursday’s special board meeting is to discuss rates, but you had to first spot…
Life
Giddy up… discover new twist to ‘horsepower’ in sculpture park exhibit
The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park welcome its latest edition recently, a 1,200-pound, life-size bronze sculpture of a…
News
Mount Grant on display in fundraiser campaign kick off
Plans for the Mount Grant nature preserve include hiking trails weaving through densely wooded forests en route to…