Winter Community Resources 2023
As the weather gets colder this season some annual community resources will be opening to the public. December is...
Author: Juliette McKenney
Regionalization’s impact on budget
In 2012, the McLeary family finally won their long ongoing court case against the state of Washington for their...
Successful return of the Futures Fair
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Orcas Island High School had its first Futures Fair since the onset of the pandemic,...
Flurry of anti-LGBT+ legislation passes in a number of states
Over recent months, there have been several moves by state governments to restrict the rights of transgender and LGBTQ+...
Sailors or pirates?
The Orcas Island Sailing Team has been active for many years, but recently we have received suspicious and, frankly,...
Valentines Day: cuddly or consumerist?
Every year in February as Valentine’s day approaches America separates into two polar opposite groups. Those who argue...
Claus corporation receives criticism, a green Santa ensues
In recent years, criticism has fallen upon Claus Corporations for their unsustainable and inhumane practices. Accusations of attempting to...
Homecoming retrospective: hustle, hubbub & hurly-burly
Homecoming week this year will go down as an overwhelming success. The week was a busy one, with lip-sync...