A scenic ferry ride from Washington's coast leads to four peaceful islands where nature, history, and quiet beaches await ...

EASTSOUND, San Juan County — Dave Zoeller could hardly wait to share his knowledge of Orcas Island. This is what happens when someone has lived in a sublime locale for 50 years. Zoeller, 73, met a ...

If sunsets on the beach are your idea of heaven, head to this state park in the San Juan Islands where you can camp and kayak ...

This park in the San Juan Islands is a haven for marine animal enthusiasts. Stop by to hike the coastal trails and keep your ...

The nationally recognized Orcas Island Film Festival is kicking off its 12th year of movie magic this weekend.

Summed Up: The largest of the Pacific Northwest’s San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound, 57-square-mile Orcas Island boasts 5,252-acre Moran State Park containing almost 40 miles of mostly singletrack ...

SEATTLE — Technology that detects strong earthquakes and alerts residents to their shaking got renewed attention after an earthquake struck near Orcas Island on Monday morning. The magnitude 4.5 ...

Shaking was felt across northwestern Washington early Monday morning as an earthquake struck the San Juan Islands region near the border with Canada. The 4.5-magnitude earthquake occurred at about ...

Scientists from the University of Washington recently deployed a little over 1 mile of fiber-optic cable in the Salish Sea to ...

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. - A former astronaut who was part of the Apollo 8 crew reportedly died as he piloted a plane that crashed into Puget Sound near Orcas Island on Friday. Officials with the United ...