News
4-H inspired an Orcas resident to work as a dog-groomer and videographer
Participating in 4-H activities as a child can foster a life-long connection to animals, farming and resiliency.
Opinion
COVID-19 cases are surging | Editorial
For many islanders, summer in the San Juans was marked by a sense of safety from COVID-19.
News
Hospice of the Northwest in talks to sell to private equity firm
For more than 30 years, San Juan County residents in the last stages of their lives have turned…
News
A recap of summer 2020 | An interview with council chairperson Hughes
“San Juan County is the safest in the state.”
Opinion
Pandemics take a toll on our mental health | Editorial
Economically, socially, physically and environmentally — people are feeling pushed to their limits.
Opinion
Upcoming specials highlight seniors, women and shopping locally | Editorial
The staff of the Islands’ Sounder, Journal of the San Juans and Islands’ Weekly will be spending the…
Life
Naturalist, poet and Orcas alum Quinn Bailey releases his first book
Once Quinn Bailey realized how deeply nature moved him, the course of his life became clear.
News
County gives $40,000 to each resource center for rental assistance
The county has nearly tripled its emergency rental assistance contribution to resource centers as part of its COVID-19…
News
The Weekly is back but it’s a bit different
Since April 7, the Islands’ Weekly has been published within the pages of the Islands’ Sounder.
News
Your local newspapers need your help | Without financial support, the Sounder, Journal and Weekly could close amid COVID-19 crisis
Never before have so many readers thanked us for providing critical information to the community as they have…
Opinion
We can’t ignore coronavirus | Editorial
As islanders, it can be unsettling when the “outside world” comes slipping into our daily lives.
Opinion
Celebrate Black History Month
It’s troubling — but not surprising — to note that the San Juan Islands are 93.9 percent white…
News
Three so far in the race for county council
Two Orcas residents are challenging incumbent Rick Hughes for the District 2 spot on the San Juan County…