November 2022 - theOrcasonian.com

Final San Juan County vote tally is in

By Community|2022-11-30T15:46:14-08:00November 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Will pigs fly? Will wishes become fishes?

By Community|2022-11-30T14:56:45-08:00November 30th, 2022|5 Comments

Artisan Holiday Magic – from their hands to our hearts

By Community|2022-11-30T13:46:05-08:00November 30th, 2022|3 Comments

Over 75 kids will be selling their wares at upcoming craft fair

By Community|2022-11-30T13:36:22-08:00November 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Library, Museum team up to bring Whis-stem-men-knee to speak

By Community|2022-11-30T12:42:59-08:00November 30th, 2022|1 Comment

2022 Holiday Give Orcas campaign is here Dec. 1 – 15

By Community|2022-11-30T14:33:58-08:00November 30th, 2022|1 Comment

Long-standing local businesses partner in support of islanders in need

By Community|2022-11-30T12:09:56-08:00November 30th, 2022|Comments Off

CWR’s Dave Ellifrit launches new blog: Blow by Blow

By Community|2022-11-29T14:23:50-08:00November 30th, 2022|Comments Off

The price of paper

By Community|2022-11-29T17:43:27-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Weather Service warns of high winds today, tonight

By News Source|2022-11-29T14:06:50-08:00November 29th, 2022|2 Comments

Oodles of happenings coming up at Senior Center

By Community|2022-11-29T13:20:57-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

DOH unveils free teacher resources to bring public health and climate change data into classrooms

By News Source|2022-11-29T12:28:53-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Two Betty Hall quilts up for bid at Senior Center

By Community|2022-11-29T13:27:46-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

State Broadband Office offers $120 million in grants to build “last mile” infrastructure

By News Source|2022-11-28T17:36:43-08:00November 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My thoughts on snow driving on beautiful Orcas Island

By Community|2022-11-28T17:55:56-08:00November 28th, 2022|2 Comments

Celebrate Indian Island virtually December 8

By Community|2022-11-28T16:34:54-08:00November 28th, 2022|Comments Off

SJI Sculpture Park partners to plant Sequoias, Redwoods

By Community|2022-11-28T16:13:24-08:00November 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Washington state’s COVID-19 response website to be decommissioned Dec. 1

By Community|2022-11-28T14:36:53-08:00November 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Everyone is welcome to attend Olga Strawberry Council annual meeting

By Community|2022-11-28T13:50:15-08:00November 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Last chance to comment on WSF fuel surcharge

By News Source|2022-11-27T14:34:09-08:00November 27th, 2022|Comments Off

Check out December’s Leaping Fool winter writers’ series

By Community|2022-11-27T14:24:18-08:00November 27th, 2022|1 Comment

People in Portland planted trees. Decades later, a stunning pattern emerged

By News Source|2022-11-27T14:12:55-08:00November 27th, 2022|3 Comments

Types of killer whale | Guide to killer whale types

By News Source|2022-11-24T12:57:16-08:00November 27th, 2022|Comments Off

Casting Call | Auditions for Blithe Spirit at Orcas Center

By Community|2022-11-26T18:53:57-08:00November 27th, 2022|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | Thankful

By Edee Kulper|2022-11-26T19:56:28-08:00November 27th, 2022|1 Comment

Ray’s Pharmacy RX department closes on Saturday until they can find a Pharmacist

By Community|2022-11-26T15:50:38-08:00November 26th, 2022|1 Comment

Island Health awarded ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

By Community|2022-11-26T15:08:46-08:00November 26th, 2022|Comments Off

Learn how we can conserve Indian Island with Kwiaht presentation

By Community|2022-11-25T15:18:33-08:00November 26th, 2022|1 Comment

As the Paradigm Shifts | Deconstructing me

By Rosie Kuhn|2022-11-24T14:50:14-08:00November 26th, 2022|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | November 16 – 22, 2022

By Community|2022-11-25T17:11:20-08:00November 26th, 2022|Comments Off

San Juan County recognizes the cultural heritage that helped shape our islands

By Community|2022-11-25T14:14:12-08:00November 25th, 2022|1 Comment

Weekly Inslee update

By Community|2022-11-25T14:03:06-08:00November 25th, 2022|Comments Off

December on-screen performances at Orcas Center

By Community|2022-11-25T13:26:25-08:00November 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Gangstagrass brings their high-energy music to Orcas Center

By Community|2022-11-25T13:06:36-08:00November 25th, 2022|Comments Off

San Juan County Council briefed on ferry updates

By Community|2022-11-24T15:03:34-08:00November 25th, 2022|4 Comments

‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2022-11-25T14:17:24-08:00November 25th, 2022|Comments Off

“Yams” vs. “Sweet Potatoes”: Are they the same?

By News Source|2022-11-23T13:44:38-08:00November 24th, 2022|Comments Off

For Thanksgiving: Thank You

By Community|2022-11-22T15:36:12-08:00November 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Stuffed or dressed: For Thanksgiving, is it all the same?

By News Source|2022-11-22T16:06:23-08:00November 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Long-standing local businesses partner in support of islanders in need

By Community|2022-11-23T15:20:24-08:00November 23rd, 2022|1 Comment

Affordable housing: The future of affordability

By Community|2022-11-24T15:14:37-08:00November 23rd, 2022|4 Comments

Sharing is caring—except when it comes to viruses

By News Source|2022-11-23T14:14:22-08:00November 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Happy Thanksgiving from Orcas Island School District

By Community|2022-11-23T14:06:59-08:00November 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

DOH strongly urges individuals get vaccinated to prevent spread of flu

By News Source|2022-11-22T15:41:31-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

EMT course starting soon at Orcas Fire & Rescue

By Community|2022-11-22T15:13:03-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Glenn Hendrick solo show at Artspace on San Juan

By Community|2022-11-22T13:02:01-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

SJC plans to relocate Public Works operations on Lopez

By Community|2022-11-21T18:43:04-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Here’s your opportunity to comment on a possible ferry fuel surcharge

By News Source|2022-11-21T15:26:23-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Council to bid farewell to Jamie Stephens after 12 years of service

By Community|2022-11-21T14:50:19-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Update from Senior Services as management moves to separation by island

By Community|2022-11-21T13:17:14-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Salmonberry School celebrates diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion

By Community|2022-11-21T12:50:00-08:00November 21st, 2022|3 Comments

Pack your patience if boarding a state ferry in a vehicle for Thanksgiving travel

By News Source|2022-11-21T12:28:12-08:00November 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Place your orders: Susan Slapin has published a new book

By Community|2022-11-20T14:45:20-08:00November 20th, 2022|2 Comments

Health Care District sets next meeting for Tuesday

By Community|2022-11-20T11:52:40-08:00November 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Fire Commission will meet on Monday

By Community|2022-11-20T11:44:55-08:00November 20th, 2022|Comments Off

In a first, rich countries agree to pay for climate damage in poor nations

By News Source|2022-11-19T22:06:55-08:00November 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | 27 things about Marcia Spees

By Edee Kulper|2022-11-19T14:34:43-08:00November 20th, 2022|2 Comments

Governor Inslee’s week included trip to Egypt

By Community|2022-11-19T15:51:21-08:00November 19th, 2022|1 Comment

Dr. Triplett is ready to pull teeth

By Community|2022-11-19T15:41:40-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Health class offerings

By Community|2022-11-19T15:22:48-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

DB Cooper identity finally revealed in new documentary film

By News Source|2022-11-18T14:39:42-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Clinic update welcomes new (returning) pediatrician

By Community|2022-11-18T14:24:28-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 9 – 15, 2022

By Community|2022-11-18T16:03:51-08:00November 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Celebrating safely this holiday season

By News Source|2022-11-18T14:52:11-08:00November 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Orcas Center launches end-of-year fundraising campaign

By Community|2022-11-18T13:21:26-08:00November 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Hot Topic #61 | Best practices for COVID, cold, and flu season

By Community|2022-11-18T13:08:40-08:00November 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Big news from WSF, just not about the San Juans

By Community|2022-11-18T13:02:41-08:00November 18th, 2022|3 Comments

‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2022-11-17T13:46:50-08:00November 18th, 2022|1 Comment

Nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline launches as part of 988

By News Source|2022-11-17T17:11:05-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Library Friends prepare to host upcoming holiday tea

By Community|2022-11-17T16:23:54-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Lum Farm begins its tree sale, other seasonal goodies next week

By Community|2022-11-17T16:11:58-08:00November 17th, 2022|1 Comment

To save salmon, U.S. approves largest dam removal in history

By News Source|2022-11-18T18:32:33-08:00November 17th, 2022|2 Comments

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center marking 10th anniversary

By Community|2022-11-17T15:08:03-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | What ‘woke’ means to me

By Community|2022-11-17T14:59:09-08:00November 17th, 2022|5 Comments

Newest happenings from Island Primary Care-Orcas

By Community|2022-11-16T12:37:54-08:00November 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Free award-winning films available online during November

By Community|2022-11-16T15:47:20-08:00November 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Truly unique sculpture artist is showing at SJIMA

By Community|2022-11-16T15:02:58-08:00November 16th, 2022|1 Comment

Affordable housing sets a foundation for San Juan’s future

By Community|2022-11-16T13:50:20-08:00November 16th, 2022|4 Comments

Meet new Island Health doctors at upcoming reception

By Community|2022-11-16T12:19:47-08:00November 16th, 2022|1 Comment

The Art of the Crevice Garden presentation now available online

By Community|2022-11-16T12:00:45-08:00November 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Olga Symphony returns to Orcas Center stage for Thanksgiving weekend

By Community|2022-11-14T11:37:40-08:00November 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Latest results from last week’s election (30 ballots left to count)

By Community|2022-11-15T18:23:42-08:00November 15th, 2022|Comments Off

EPA reestablishes federal water pollution standards for Washington

By Community|2022-11-15T14:39:56-08:00November 15th, 2022|1 Comment

Net pen decision leads to historic victory for wild salmon, orcas, and the health of Puget Sound

By News Source|2022-11-17T15:09:07-08:00November 15th, 2022|3 Comments

Doe Bay Wine Company to open second location … in Seattle

By Community|2022-11-16T12:12:16-08:00November 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Island Air medical crew places 3rd in national competition

By Community|2022-11-14T15:09:34-08:00November 14th, 2022|2 Comments

New collaboration between WA DOH and Amazon brings SNAP Produce Match to more households

By News Source|2022-11-14T13:47:45-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Holiday makery pop-up at Orcas Center

By Community|2022-11-14T13:12:18-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan update nears completion

By Community|2022-11-14T11:46:54-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Notice of scheduled prescribed burn at Turtleback Mountain Preserve

By Community|2022-11-14T11:42:04-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Community dodgeball is back

By Community|2022-11-11T13:44:53-08:00November 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Trumpism hits a wall

By Hedrick Smith|2022-11-13T13:27:15-08:00November 14th, 2022|2 Comments

Health District budget hearing and special meeting

By Community|2022-11-13T15:02:06-08:00November 13th, 2022|Comments Off

KANU: A multifaceted musical journey to show at Orcas Center

By Community|2022-11-13T14:26:14-08:00November 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Friday Harbor Film Festival offering free on-demand online viewing of winners, runners-up

By Community|2022-11-13T13:10:14-08:00November 13th, 2022|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Mindy’s story

By Edee Kulper|2022-11-12T22:19:37-08:00November 13th, 2022|2 Comments

Can you see an opportunity here to help Ukrainian children?

By News Source|2022-11-12T22:20:55-08:00November 13th, 2022|1 Comment

As the Paradigm Shifts | The Older I Get, the Luckier I Feel

By Rosie Kuhn|2022-11-13T18:59:28-08:00November 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Ken Gibbs memorial endowment launches

By Community|2022-11-11T13:05:06-08:00November 12th, 2022|7 Comments

Servicios de interpretación de Island Health : Medical Clinic provides care in Spanish

By Community|2022-11-11T19:01:33-08:00November 12th, 2022|Comments Off