Here’s a thought…
“Neither the evil nor the good in our history determines who we are. It is what we do now. If we do not say something ourselves about this horror, we allow ourselves to be changed.”
TIMOTHY SNYDER
Move It On Over: Songs and Stories of Hank Williams coming to Odd Fellows
||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG for ODD FELLOWS HALL ||| "Move it On Over: Stories and Songs of Hank Williams" will be presented by music historian, folksinger, story-teller, Joel Underwood on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00pm at the Orcas Island Odd Fellows Hall. Joel Underwood weaves story and sing along with
Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes Fralick, PA-C, back to Orcas
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Cameron Fralick, PA-C, recently joined the team at Island Primary Care – Orcas after six years working emergency medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There he served as adult and pediatric physician assistant at the Level
OCS to host open house April 26 ahead of May test drive day
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| Orcas Christian School (OCS) will welcome families to campus for an open house Sunday, April 26, from 2-6 p.m., offering a chance to tour the school, meet staff and learn more about programs and student life. The event is designed as an informal opportunity
Feast your eyes and ears upon Orcas Center’s spring production, INDIVISIBLE
A show unlike any other is gracing the Orcas Center stage ||| FROM COLLEEN SMITH SUMMERS for ORCAS CENTER ||| INDIVISIBLE is an original multimedia dance experience about divisions in our culture. The show is running for the first two weekends in May. Created and performed by the very best
Letter to Editor | Thank you for making MAG’s school music benefit a success
||| FROM MUSIC ADVOCACY GROUP || We are grateful to the Orcas Island community for joining us on Sunday, March 29, at our benefit concert for school music, and for sharing in a standing ovation for the OISD music teacher and Strings Director, Mrs. Pamela Wright, in tribute to her
Salish Sea Early Music Festival returns with Bach, Handel
||| FROM JEFFREY COHAN for SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| WHAT: BACH & HANDEL WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM WHERE: Orcas Adventist Fellowship Chapel at 107 Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound ADMISSION: suggested donation: $20 to $30 (a free will offering), 18 & under free. Johann Sebastian
Guided bird walk May 6th 8-10am at San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
||| FROM MARITA HOLDAWAY for SAN JUAN ISLANDS SCULPTURE PARK ||| As we step into the migratory season don't miss this opportunity to walk with our knowledgeable bird guide and advocate Tyler Davis. Bring your binoculars and good walking shoes so you can explore the park's 20 acres to seek out our
‘Coffee with Kari’ offers islanders on San Juan time with Councilmember Kari McVeigh
District 1 Council representative Kari McVeigh is hosting another ‘Coffee With Kari’ event this spring – an opportunity to ask questions, hear the latest County news, and chat about what matters to locals ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| District 1 Council representative Kari McVeigh is hosting another ‘Coffee
Grannie’s Attic | A treasure hunt awaits
||| FROM LENA KASA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Mark your calendar for the exciting return of Grannie’s Attic at Orcas Senior Center on Saturday, April 18! This community-favorite event is better than ever, featuring artisan booths alongside household items, vintage finds, tools, collectibles, and more.
Larsen honored with Henry M. Jackson Award
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF. U .S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA – Today, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) and Herald Media named Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) the recipient of the 2026 Henry M. Jackson Award. “It is an honor to represent my friends and neighbors in Northwest Washington in Congress,
Due April 30 | Real and personal property taxes
The 2026 tax statements have arrived. Pay your taxes online, by secure drop box, or by mail. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The first half of property taxes and personal property taxes are due and payable to the San Juan County Treasurer on or before April 30, 2026.
2026 fire fighter awards ceremony on San Juan Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan Island Fire & Rescue hosted their annual awards ceremony on Friday, April 10, 2026. The event celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of 2025 and a transformative year. “The annual event is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our
Letter to Editor | Support for San Juan County levy lid lift
||| FROM CLINTON and KATHRYN GAUTHIER ||| As a lifelong Friday Harbor resident and third-generation islander, I have seen many levy asks. I feel compelled to speak on the current proposal because my wife, Kathryn, and I share a combined 45 years of experience with 4-H. We are not just
Our Blue Marble | Film fest, arts, nature & climate events
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Earth Day Orcas Film Fest, Art, Poetry, Science Workshops this Week include contemplation, inspiration, and stewardship. Film Fest Registration is Open! Stewardship themes for land and sea touch key topics of our time. Register for password access. Streaming begins Apr 17th and runs
Letter to Editor | In support of San Juan County levy lift
||| FROM ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| On behalf of the Orcas Community Resource Center, we are writing to share our perspective on the proposed Levy Lid Lift. As a social service agency on Orcas Island, we work every day with individuals and families who are doing everything they can
Youth Fishing Derby welcomes families back to Cascade Lake on April 25
||| FROM FIONA J. STONE for ORCAS ADVENTURES ||| A favorite island tradition returns this spring as the Bill Yarlott Annual Youth Fishing Derby takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, inviting young anglers and their families to spend the day outdoors at Cascade Lake. Timed with the opening of
