Lawsuit filed over delay of federal protections for Olympic Peninsula steelhead. On Jan. 17, the Conservation Angler and Wild Fish Conservancy sued the National Marine Fisheries Service for delaying Endangered Species...

6 days ago · Gardeners can have meaningful impacts on habitat and species loss while enjoying attractive and more sustainable landscapes. The San Juan County Master Gardener Foundation’s annual Native Plant Sale is on Jan. 25.

Jan 20, 2025 · For many years, there was a community lunch served in the Community Church on Tuesdays. It was free and open to all. For some community members, this was their one warm meal of the week, for others it was one of the few meals that they did not eat alone. The lunches provided an opportunity to build connections and helped nurture the feeling of …

Dec 27, 2024 · At the end of the year, we take a look at the biggest headlines of the past 12 months. This is part one. We chose the top stories from our most-read online articles and events we feel had the most significant impact on our communities. Watch for part two in our next edition. 1. Orcas Vikings make ...

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Dec 24, 2024 · The holiday spirit was in full force when a group of Orcas Island Middle Schoolers joined the senior center’s luncheon last week. Advisory teacher Meg Greene brought her 37 sixth graders to share a meal with dozens of island elders during the annual holiday festivities.

On May 3rd, 2024, Derk Jager lost his 4-year battle with leukemia. Derk was born in a small village in… Read Story

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a reported chimney fire at 1:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan…. Read Story

Jan 18, 2025 · In 2024, candidate Bob Ferguson promised to make the problems with Washington State Ferries a priority. He promised change. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, in appearances in Mukilteo and then in Clinton, Governor-elect Ferguson began to make good on his promise for change. He promised another ferry-themed ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The First Amendment protects a newspaper because the Founding Fathers believed a greater good to all was served with a free press. And with that comes the responsibility to weigh the facts of a story and make a sound news judgment.