Don Yerly has been a movie guy his entire life. But now the long-time islander is expanding his expertise to…
It’s no surprise that Amanda Sparks has a passion for rich textiles, luxurious fabrics, and cutting-edge fashion. She spent her childhood surrounded by clothing designers and fashion buffs.
“I grew up in the costume room at Orcas Center,” she said.
Her mom is theatre productions director and designer Deborah Sparks, and Deborah’s good friends, well-known textile designer Kate Geddes and her sister Rachel, who owned the Kismet shop, were a frequent presence. And another family friend, Laura Lake, carried Geddes’ designer clothing line when she first opened Laura’s Clothes Horse about 10 years ago.
Bills regarding electric vehicle use and farm internships, both sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, cleared the House on Wednesday with near-unanimous bipartisan support.
Greg White, P.L.S., of Archipelago Surveying in Eastsound, is among 350 professional land surveyors nationwide to recently earn a certification…
It all began in a farmhouse in Maine.
When Marie Bigbee met her mother-in-law, Sasha Jean, one of the first things they did together was bake.
“When we first met, I had never made a pie crust, so Sasha shared her recipe,” Bigbee said. “Over the years, we found joy and connected over cooking as a family. What better way to celebrate that than over a slice of pie?”
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of nine permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2010 and only five qualifying applications submitted before the lottery deadline each applicant will have the opportunity to submit plans and go through the permitting process.
It’s time to submit nominations for “good stewards.” They can be individuals, families, or businesses that have made a significant…
What images represent the true essence of the San Juan Islands? Submit your ideas to inspire the design of a…
Training and teaching the next generation of Washington’s farmers could get easier thanks to legislation passed Tuesday by the Senate.
Senate Bill 6349, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work.
Real Estate in the San Juan Islands, a monthly publication, is available online on this site.
Work on the Orcas Chamber of Commerce 2010 Visitor Guide and Business Directory is underway. Chamber members have until Feb….
Two local shops have undergone a winter metamorphosis.
Eastsound Sporting Goods and 376-WEAR have emerged as a leaner, more efficient new entity re-named Orcas Outfitters.
Manager Rolland Rueb and the staff of the Eastsound branch were honored as the top performing branch company-wide during 2009….
