Monday Dec 21 | Islands Sounder
Lt. Jeff Jones cools venting propane bottles to prevent explosion. - contributed photo
Along with exquisite wood, tools, boat sails, and important documents, Jeffrey Unterschuetz lost his dreams for the future when his two-story shop burned to the ground just a week before Christmas.
Christopher Mullan - Colleen Armstrong photo
It was a bustling weekend for Orcas Islanders. Shop the Rock and the Lighting Festival started the merriment off on Friday.
The interior of the garage after the fire. - contributed photo
Within six minutes of the call, firefighters Dwight Guss and Seth Ybarra arrived at the scene in Deer Harbora s new a oeWildland Attack Structural Protectiona Engine.
County 2010 budget balanced, but on shaky ground
The San Juan County Council on Monday put its stamp of approval on a revenue and spending plan for the coming year that might best be described as a work in progress.
Samish Elders visit Salmonberry School
Two Samish elders, Rosie Cayou and Bill James spent the day with the first through fourth grade children at Salmonberry Elementary School on Nov.
The Deer Harbor Womena s Auxiliary has announced that Santaa s Ship will stop in Deer Harbor on Saturday, Dec.
Orcas Islanders came out in high numbers to support the formation of an Orcas Parks and Rec District.
Orcas fire BOC met Tuesday, Oct. 27 for their regular meeting. The budget for 2010, which is due to the county by the end of the month, was discussed.
Accident keeps driver in car for half hour
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a vehicle crash on Thursday, Oct. 29 at about 3 p.m. on Deer Harbor Road near Pole Pass.
New fire engines for rural living
Orcas living is different right down to its fire engines. Orcas Island Fire announced delivery of the four new fire engines that were included in the 2005 strategic plan.
San Juan County voters will decide whether to ban safe-and-sane fireworks | November ballot measures
For the second time in three years, voters will decide the fate of countywide legislation.
You can help if the 'big one' hits - and when the smaller ones hit year-round
Want to help if the "big one" a ' oil spill, that is, hits, or with all the smaller ones that do happen year-round? Islands' Oil Spill Association has scheduled classes, drills and trainings for volunteers.
Camano Island teen eludes police in San Juan County a " Sheriff holds community meeting on Orcas
The San Juan County Sheriff's office is looking for one suspect, a Camano Island man, in connection with an ongoing rash of break-ins and thefts that has hit Orcas recently, as well as a series of crimes from last year.
The Bullock's Permaculture Homestead is offering its fall plant sale on Sept. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 890 Channel Road, Deer Harbor.
Colton Harris-Moore is wanted in connection to the recent crime spree on Orcas. - contributed photo
The San Juan County Sheriffa s office is looking for one suspect, a Camano Island man, in connection with an ongoing rash of break-ins and thefts that has hit Orcas recently, as well as a series of crimes from last year.
Orcas Fire rejects all bids for Deer Harbor station
It's back to the drawing board for the new Deer Harbor Fire Station. On Sept. 8, during its regular meeting, the Orcas Fire Board of Commissioners unanimously moved to reject all bids for construction of the station planned in Deer Harbor.
Sheriff's Log | Sept. 9 edition
The San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to these calls: Aug.
Wooden boats rendezvous in Deer Harbor
The Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous takes place following Labor Day on Tuesday, Sept.
Sheriff's Log | Aug. 26 edition
Aug. 14: A large bottle containing about 270 pills and $700 in assorted prescription medication vanished from an Orcas Island woman's car in an apparent late-afternoon theft in Eastsound.
Johnny Odell Baker passed away on Aug. 12, 2009. He was 63 years old. A resident of Eastsound, Wash.
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