Cynthia Frausto never expected her teenage visit to Orcas Island would lead to a career chasing squirrels through the Pacific Northwest forests. Growing up in Covina, California, she first discovered ...

Most of us who live here start as visitors but then are captivated by the islands’ magic, inspired to create an island life.

The Orcas Island Adventist Fellowship has announced that a new pastor will be joining the congregation this year.

Jeffry Steele performs Suite de las Horas: an original work for 8-string guitar with electronic enhancements Wednesday, July 30 at noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 242 Main St., Eastsound. Part of the ...

Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties formed the Northwest Air Pollution Authority (now NWCAA) in 1967 under authority granted by the Washington Clean Air Act. San Juan County withdrew its ...

The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center and the Orcas Artist Studio Tour are excited to present the Studio Tour Art Opening on Friday, July 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Madrona Room.

Isabeau Waia’u Walker is a Hawaiian-born, Oregon-based artist known for her unique blend of genres, which she describes as “bright gloom” and “joy adjacent.” Her music delves into themes of love, ...

Some amazing people visit Orcas Island, including Dr. Kingsley Ndoh, founder of Seattle-based startup Hurone AI, which has ...

The Orcas Island Community Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for its new Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Development Grant Program in an effort to ...

The San Juan County Council and sheriff are jointly responding to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions taken in ...

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson, who touted ferries as a significant issue in his election campaign, visited Orcas Island ...

The season’s much-anticipated free children’s concert will take place on the front lawn of Orcas Center at 1pm on August 7. Three young Houston-based performers – narrator and visual artist Sophie ...