Here’s a thought…
“I don’t think about American financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.”
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Orcas Island seniors urged to take action following Bank of America data breaches
||| FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER FINANCIAL LITERACY TEAM ||| The Financial Literacy Team at the Orcas Community Resource Center is alerting Orcas Island residents — particularly seniors — to a series of data breaches affecting Bank of America customers and urging immediate protective action. Bank of America is formally warning
Union responds to EWUA Board claims about staff communication
||| FROM CORY HARRINGTON ||| For months, EWUA members have repeatedly been told that the Board could not communicate directly with staff or move forward with an outside investigation because of the ongoing union negotiations. Today, I received a letter from IBEW Local 77 dated May 20, 2026 directly addressing
WSF All Routes | Service during Memorial Day weekend
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of our busy season, and we expect 350,000 riders over the holiday weekend. Please prepare for long lines and extended wait times if you are traveling starting Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, the following
In Memoriam | Larry Hughes: A life of service on Orcas Island
||| FROM RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS TEAM||| Our community has lost a treasured Orcas Island presence. Larry Hughes was a quiet, steady light for so many on Orcas—the ones who felt unseen, unheard, or already forgotten. Where others saw obstacles, Larry saw a person with a life worth living. He met
Orcas Island Garden Club grows plants, friendships
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Over the years, our club has grown into something truly special by focusing on cultivating friendships and genuine connections. It’s amazing how much the club has grown, too. We are 267 members strong. Just like a garden, these relationships bloom when we look
Reminder | WSF online meetings next Tuesday
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We’re hosting two online community meetings on Tuesday, May 26. This is a great chance to share feedback and ask us questions. We’ll cover topics including the upcoming FIFA World Cup, an updated pet policy, new vessel construction, and our Service Contingency Plan. Both
Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener!
Orcas Master Gardeners will be at the Market Garden Nursery Saturday May 20, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ||| FROM JULIA TURNEY and JAY LUCAS for ORCAS MASTER GARDENERS ||| Do you have a question about your soil, have a problem with your fruit tree, or are thinking about starting a
Larsen honors law enforcement during National Police Week
Fights to expand funding to combat opioid epidemic ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF. U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to defend Northwest Washington communities every day. This week and
I’m not the church lady | Always look on the bright side of life
But what if this is as good as it gets? A slightly irreverent inquiry into responsibility, acceptance, and what comes after that ||| I'M NOT THE CHURCH LADY by ROSIE KUHN ||| For most of my life, I insisted that my serenity depended on someone else doing things my way,
Update | Gathering of the Eagles returning soon to Orcas
Orcas to Welcome Native American Canoe Journey May 20-21 ||| FROM CHE BLAINE for GATHERING OF THE EAGLES ||| For the last four years, we have had the honor of hosting a Native American Canoe Journey on Orcas, and we have this special opportunity again this year. There will be
Midnight Mutterings | Radical acceptance
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| I really look forward to Saturday Morning radio on NPR. First, there’s Scott Simon on Weekend Edition. It’s always interesting to me. Simon’s laugh, like a raucous crow, tickles me each time I hear it, and his enthusiasm when when he says, ‘Now,
Renowned marine ecologist to speak at Orcas Island Public Library
Wednesday, May 20, 6 p.m., Orcas Island Public Library ||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| How Salish Sea Stars are Faring in our Ocean’s Menagerie Join renowned marine ecologist Drew Harvell for a fascinating look beneath the surface of our local waters. Harvell and her research team
Watch your giving grow | Spring GiveOrcas update
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for GIVEORCAS CAMPAIGN ||| We’re a few days into the Spring GiveOrcas campaign, and together we're growing something beautiful on Orcas Island by helping local nonprofits to cultivate and sustain important programs that serve our community. Every gift helps. Yesterday alone, on Unique Donor Day, 724
Rep. Rick Larsen receives Henry M. Jackson award
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| It is a real honor to represent family, friends, and neighbors in Northwest Washington. It is a privilege I don't take for granted. I am also honored that the Economic Alliance Snohomish County has awarded me with the Henry M.
Sheriff’s Report | May 6 – 11, 2026
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 26-002588 Theft 13:33:40 05/06/26 A Deputy on Orcas Island received a report of a stolen backpack that had been left on a picnic table. There were no witnesses to the theft. A report was authored, and the missing items
Invest in the next generation of island stewards
YCC featured in spring 2026 GiveOrcas Campaign ||| FROM JULIE CURTIS for YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS ||| The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a program of the San Juan Islands Conservation District, has been selected as a featured program in the Orcas Island Community Foundation's Spring 2026 GiveOrcas Campaign, running
