Life
Of Smugglers, phantoms and tombstones: ‘History LIves Here’
National Historic Preservation Month in the San Juan Islands is all about breathing a little life back into…
Letters to the Editor
To our teachers: We salute you | Letters
This week we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8. Our community is exceptionally lucky to have inspiring…
Letters to the Editor
Of community, trust and Cinco de Mayo | Letters
In recognition of Cinco de Mayo, I’m taking the opportunity to thank so many families in the local…
News
Visitor dollars support places locals love | Guest Column
Visitor dollars help support the cultural vibrancy of destinations like the San Juan Islands by creating jobs; direct…
News
Adams reelected, Cornelius wins seat on OPALCO board
The election generated the highest voter turnout to date for OPALCO, with a total of 2,758 co-op members…
News
Tops in trash; Lopez disposal district earns state association ‘recycler’ award
Only three after opening its gates, the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District has been selected the 2015 "Non-profit…
Life
Whose got talent? These islanders most definitely do
Regional winners ElseDora Arendt, Chiara Power and Jim Moe of San Juan Island will showcase their respective, award-winning…
Letters to the Editor
Solar power; savings from the sun | Letters
More "MORE" is a win-win for residents and the Co-op. Solar’s peak production season, for example, coincides with…
News
Russell M. Thorson: 1923—2015 | Passages
After working in Chicago in social work and becoming involved in the pacifist movement during WWII, Russell and…
News
Of refreshments, raffles, rates, broadband and ballots: OPALCO Annual Meeting
It'll be an 'electrifying' start to the weekend, as Orcas Power & Light Cooperative hosts its 78th annual…
Obituaries
Gertrude Kinnaman
Gertrude (Kreps) Kinnaman November 16, 1913 — May 1, 2015 Gertrude Evelyn Maude (Kreps) Kinnaman passed away peacefully…
News
Larsen: raising the minimum wage helps make sure our economy helps works for everyone
The Raise the Wage Act would raise the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020 and…
Opinion
Giddy up… and heave-ho to all those hazards | Editorial
Over the past 25 years, almost 400 tons—yes, tons—of pollutants have been disposed of safely, efficiently and economically:…