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Inaugural Orcas Island Paddlers Group gathers at Moran State Park

May 15th, 2025|

||| FROM DARRELL KIRK for ORCAS ISLAND PADDLERS GROUP ||| WHO: Nearly twenty enthusiastic water lovers gathered for the first-ever meeting of the Orcas Island Paddlers Group on Wednesday evening. Co-organizers Tenar Hall and Darrell Kirk welcomed paddling enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, including experienced guides and newcomers alike. WHAT: The

San Juan County Courts hold second annual Law Day celebration

May 15th, 2025|

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On May 1, 2025, San Juan County Superior and District Courts invited seventh grade students across the county to participate in their second annual Law Day celebration. Sixty-five students from Friday Harbor and Orcas Island visited the courthouse and participated in a host

LWVSJ Observer Corps* | County Council May 12 & 13, 2025

May 15th, 2025|

||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| On May 12, during public comment the OPALCO ED spoke about the importance of siting renewable energy facilities and adequately planning for essential electrical facilities in the utility element of the comp plan. They cancelled the May13 hearing on budget

Jurors excused for May 19 – 23

May 15th, 2025|

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MAY 19-23, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday, May 19th through Friday May 23rd, are excused. Thank you.  

A*OK needs your support to bring art to kids

May 15th, 2025|

||| FROM THE A*OK TEAM ||| We’re in the final stretch of the GiveOrcas Spring Campaign, and Art for Orcas Kids needs your help to raise the last $7,150 to meet our goal of $12,500—enough to fund two 20-week elementary art classes next school year. Every gift goes directly toward:

Last day to GiveOrcas for Orcas Library

May 15th, 2025|

||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| Help us enhance Orcas Public Library as a hub for ALL community members by expanding program accessibility.  This project will serve the general public, home-bound seniors, the disabled, non-English speakers and more by creating accessible and diverse programming and supporting

Queer New Year is approaching

May 14th, 2025|

||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND PRIDE ||| Mark your calendars! Orcas Pride’s Queer New Year is only two weeks away! Keep reading to find out the amazing events we have planned - get your tickets now, while supplies last!

 Find below a timeline of all the events happening and help us

Madrona Club awards Robin DiGeorgio Grant to severe weather shelter

May 14th, 2025|

||| FROM BRIAN MOSS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Orcas Island Community Church is grateful to announce a $4,000 grant from the Robin DiGeorgio Endowment Fund, stewarded by the Madrona Club of Orcas Island. This generous gift will support the church’s Severe Weather Shelter, which provides emergency overnight shelter

The final hours of GiveOrcas

May 14th, 2025|

||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for GIVE ORCAS CAMPAIGN ||| This spring’s GiveOrcas campaign has been our largest request yet of the community to support many programs and projects that help our community thrive. We don’t take this lightly. We know it’s a big ask, and we know it’s a busy

Choral Society in concert this weekend

May 14th, 2025|

||| FROM ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| This weekend, Orcas Choral Society will blow the roof off Orcas Center with Glory, Grandeur & Gospel, its joyful, brash and brassy spring concert, Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Bruce Langford leads the choir in a

County Council approves internal solution to coroner services

May 14th, 2025|

The County explored two options – contracted services via an interlocal agreement and in-house staffing – before appointing a staff member to the role. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Over the past few months, San Juan County has been working to establish a new system for coroner services

Island blood drives coming up on June 3rd & 4th

May 14th, 2025|

||| FROM BLOODWORKS NW ||| Did you know only 3% of us donate blood each year? Summer blood shortages are real, and you can help save lives in our local hospitals by rolling up your sleeve. To celebrate your blood donation this June, you can enter for a chance to

Systemwide community ferry meetings coming up

May 14th, 2025|

||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| On Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, we will host two virtual community meetings. At the meetings, we'll outline plans for summer service, provide project updates, and invite public input on the Washington State Transportation Commission’s fare proposals.   Both meetings will cover the

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