Homes for Islanders permitting Response to permit problems letter I read this letter and was shocked. I am the plans…
Increased flights are a great idea I think the increased number of Navy flights over the San Juans is a…
Please Orcas Island representatives, HELP US. This group of eight first time home buyers finally get a chance to build…
I just wanted to express my sadness of the passing of Nate Tyler. I went to middle school and high…
We are so very grateful for all those who are being supportive and showing their love to John Baker. Thank…
For the second time in a year or so, someone has gone off the cliff on Channel Rd. This time with mortal consequences that could have been prevented had there been a guardrail at this dangerous spot.
I am a graduate of Lopez Island High School, class of 2005. I am currently studying education at Washington State University. One of the principal candidates at Lopez Island School is Larry Johnson, who was superintendent during my high school years.
During the depression in the ‘30s, people came to Orcas Island to live off the land: one could almost do it. Salmon, cod, clams were plentiful. The orchards, which were famous before Wenatchee got water and took away our markets, were still in good shape. Most vegetables were home grown, most women canned, perhaps candled eggs, even made soap.