March 2025 - theOrcasonian.com

Discover drumming and/or middle eastern dance at your Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-31T13:53:45-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Concerns about the Rosario Tidal Energy Project

By Community|2025-03-31T13:29:04-07:00March 31st, 2025|21 Comments

Letter to Editor | In response to ‘a life diminished’

By Community|2025-03-31T13:13:57-07:00March 31st, 2025|6 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest – March 2025

By Community|2025-03-31T13:00:07-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Earth Day Month in the San Juans

By Community|2025-03-31T12:52:51-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Dr. Strangelove from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-30T15:33:19-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Island Expressions art show at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-30T15:25:59-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

A treasure hunt awaits at return of Grannie’s Attic 2.0

By Community|2025-03-30T15:20:13-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Annual student art exhibit April 25 – May 19, 2025

By Community|2025-03-30T12:30:28-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Public invited to comment on WDFW recommendation to protect rare butterfly species

By News Source|2025-03-30T12:21:30-07:00March 30th, 2025|1 Comment

Legal tools for farm succession: Securing your farm’s future

By Community|2025-03-30T12:05:07-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

The Whale Museum opens registration for its 2025 Gear Up Workshop

By Community|2025-03-30T11:49:07-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island athletes shine at Mt. Vernon meet despite weather forecast surprise

By Community|2025-03-29T16:34:37-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Ramel | Keeping Washington strong. Proposed budgets are live

By Community|2025-03-29T14:34:14-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

OPALCO files draft license application with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

By Community|2025-03-29T12:20:31-07:00March 29th, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-29T12:01:54-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

County 4-H teen delegates excel at Know Your Government Conference

By Community|2025-03-29T10:49:21-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Fun, free Rotary Spelling Bee is back

By Community|2025-03-29T10:48:44-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

What is the price of eggs at the Food Bank?

By Community|2025-03-29T11:02:04-07:00March 28th, 2025|5 Comments

Library exhibit | Remembering a talented photographer

By Community|2025-03-28T13:41:49-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Spring conditions

By Community|2025-03-28T13:23:01-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Career day; new ferry bid openings; puzzles

By News Source|2025-03-28T13:16:31-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2025-03-27T11:27:42-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

League of Women Voters of Washington opposes Trump’s anti-voter executive order

By News Source|2025-03-27T14:49:05-07:00March 27th, 2025|3 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council, March 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-27T18:28:49-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District public levy lift informational town hall

By Community|2025-03-27T13:54:36-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

County moves through essential public facility siting process on Shaw

By Community|2025-03-27T12:47:17-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island School Board vacancy announcement

By Community|2025-03-27T12:48:35-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen invites 2nd District students to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition

By News Source|2025-03-27T11:06:32-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

New orca calf born to descendant of whale once captured and held by SeaWorld

By News Source|2025-03-26T13:13:04-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Town & County Councils discuss affordable housing, Comp Plan Updates, and more at joint meeting

By Community|2025-03-26T13:01:25-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

“Food for Thought” Salon on AI has been CANCELLED

By Community|2025-03-26T12:52:12-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused for March 31 – April 4

By Community|2025-03-26T12:28:32-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

OHS alumnus commissioned as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant

By Community|2025-03-26T12:24:07-07:00March 26th, 2025|3 Comments

County Council renews agreement with Lopez Solid Waste

By Community|2025-03-26T12:01:05-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Fire chief transporting bodies through 2 US-Canada borders due to Whatcom County dispute

By News Source|2025-03-26T11:54:43-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Ferry Alert | All Routes – Severe weather expected to impact service today

By News Source|2025-03-27T11:03:27-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen statement on ICE detention of Northwest Washington community members

By News Source|2025-03-26T13:28:58-07:00March 25th, 2025|8 Comments

Health Care Board will meet Wednesday

By Community|2025-03-25T15:20:25-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Terrific Tuesday | Navigating difficult budget decisions for a stronger future

By News Source|2025-03-25T14:35:31-07:00March 25th, 2025|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Safeguarding democratic norms in uncertain times

By Community|2025-03-25T14:17:37-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Immerse yourself in a whimsical world while supporting the arts on Orcas

By Community|2025-03-25T14:03:10-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

In Memoriam | In loving memory of Ingrid Genevieve McClinton

By Community|2025-03-25T12:41:14-07:00March 25th, 2025|8 Comments

FAQs: Emergency interisland passenger-only transportation services

By Community|2025-03-25T11:56:23-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study

By News Source|2025-03-24T14:05:58-07:00March 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Porcelain War to screen on Lopez, San Juan Friday evening

By Community|2025-03-24T12:36:07-07:00March 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Share your original song at upcoming/ongoing Library group

By Community|2025-03-24T11:44:08-07:00March 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming Senior Center classes

By Community|2025-03-24T14:49:09-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Life diminished

By Community|2025-03-23T13:22:51-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Island Hearing services at Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-23T12:00:33-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Silent protest to again take to Eastsound streets

By Community|2025-03-23T11:50:27-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Vanya from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-22T12:02:53-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Reminder | Spring WSF schedule starts tomorrow

By News Source|2025-03-22T15:43:30-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Island athletes brave elements in first track meet of the season

By Community|2025-03-22T15:14:08-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Port of Orcas meeting on Monday

By Community|2025-03-22T14:25:07-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Community Resource Center hosts free Health & Wellness Fair

By Community|2025-03-22T14:18:06-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Chamber Music Festival hosts brass quartet, The Westerlies

By Community|2025-03-22T14:12:19-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Talk on anti-Asian xenophobia at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish

By Community|2025-03-22T11:37:36-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 12 – 18, 2025

By Community|2025-03-22T11:24:14-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Olding

By Jackie Bates|2025-03-22T10:39:19-07:00March 22nd, 2025|3 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | Board of Health March 19, 2025

By Community|2025-03-21T12:14:20-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

County float in Eastsound remains closed for 2025 season

By Community|2025-03-21T11:37:39-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | New SJI spring schedule; crew commended for rescue

By News Source|2025-03-20T16:07:35-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2025-03-20T12:58:32-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Remembering Ralph Munro, five-term Washington secretary of state and statesman

By News Source|2025-03-20T16:26:22-07:00March 20th, 2025|1 Comment

Land Bank to sell a portion of Frazer Homestead Preserve to National Park Service

By Community|2025-03-20T15:56:50-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Space advertising could outshine the stars—unless it’s banned first

By News Source|2025-03-21T11:57:42-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District to hold special informational levy town hall meetings

By Community|2025-03-20T12:53:17-07:00March 20th, 2025|9 Comments

The Exchange Update: March 2025

By Community|2025-03-20T12:29:08-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Amadeus film coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-20T19:18:26-07:00March 20th, 2025|2 Comments

Governor Ferguson throws environmentalists under the bus

By News Source|2025-03-20T11:08:24-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

2025 will be an above average year for Columbia River salmon, says NOAA report

By News Source|2025-03-20T10:59:45-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Spring sailing schedule starts Sunday

By News Source|2025-03-19T15:57:43-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

The Whale Museum welcomes new executive director

By Community|2025-03-19T15:53:40-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Get ready for Orca Action Month 2025

By News Source|2025-03-19T13:08:32-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council March 18, 2025

By Community|2025-03-19T12:56:53-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

OCS guitar class strikes a chord at St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Community|2025-03-19T12:52:04-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County establishes interim inter-island transportation services as RFP process continues

By Community|2025-03-19T12:36:23-07:00March 19th, 2025|1 Comment

San Juan County’s affordable housing Spring roundup

By Community|2025-03-19T12:25:18-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused for March 24-28

By Community|2025-03-19T12:19:05-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Russel Barsh Kwiaht Talk at Odd Fellows Hall

By Community|2025-03-18T15:14:52-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Drop-in peer grief support group at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-18T15:07:08-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

County announces trail funding to be used on Land Bank’s Beaverton Marsh Preserve

By Community|2025-03-18T14:37:49-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs – Temporary vehicle reductions on Wednesday, March 19

By News Source|2025-03-18T14:31:51-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

The demise of the Northwest Forest Plan

By News Source|2025-03-18T12:01:40-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes | County Council March 17, 2025

By Community|2025-03-18T11:25:18-07:00March 18th, 2025|1 Comment

Monthly Land Bank Commission meeting this Friday

By Community|2025-03-18T11:10:00-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Thursday afternoon sailing added

By News Source|2025-03-17T14:56:06-07:00March 17th, 2025|1 Comment

Art & Feldenkrais topics being presented at Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-17T14:01:17-07:00March 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Council begins review of Comp Plan elements during Spring workshop meetings

By Community|2025-03-17T12:36:30-07:00March 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Earth Day parade, workshops and event calendar news

By Community|2025-03-17T13:26:33-07:00March 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Art Opening | Peter Olesen – An Echo of Light

By Community|2025-03-16T15:37:23-07:00March 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Microplastics are messing with photosynthesis in plants

By News Source|2025-03-16T15:26:26-07:00March 17th, 2025|2 Comments

OCS Teacher Spotlight | Debbie Liblik

By Community|2025-03-17T10:57:29-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

“Nye” from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-16T15:08:20-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Big announcement, new hirings, exciting times for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue

By Community|2025-03-18T10:37:02-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Marty Isenberg’s Wes Anderson Playlist

By Community|2025-03-15T16:07:58-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

‘It’s worse than COVID’: Point Roberts seeks state aid amid US-Canada tariff crisis

By News Source|2025-03-15T15:54:18-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Reminder | Silent protest scheduled for 12:30 pm Sunday in Eastsound

By Community|2025-03-16T14:02:43-07:00March 15th, 2025|4 Comments

Are these orcas imitating human speech?

By News Source|2025-03-15T15:39:45-07:00March 15th, 2025|1 Comment