January 2026 – theOrcasonian.com

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By News Source|2026-01-31T15:26:59-08:00January 31st, 2026|Comments Off

CWR | A sunny encounter with Bigg’s

By Community|2026-01-31T11:43:21-08:00January 31st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Renewable energy done right

By Community|2026-01-31T11:34:40-08:00January 31st, 2026|8 Comments

In Memoriam | David Schmillen, 1947-2025

By Community|2026-01-31T11:24:10-08:00January 31st, 2026|Comments Off

As the Paradigm Shifts | There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-01-30T16:36:01-08:00January 31st, 2026|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | January 21 – 27, 2026

By Community|2026-01-30T16:07:15-08:00January 31st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Make your voice heard

By Community|2026-01-30T14:58:27-08:00January 30th, 2026|2 Comments

Reminder | SJC Master Gardeners native plant sale still open for online orders

By Community|2026-01-30T14:53:28-08:00January 30th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report |

By News Source|2026-01-30T14:43:45-08:00January 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Adrift | They both bring me to tears

By Lin McNulty|2026-01-30T18:43:26-08:00January 30th, 2026|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-01-29T16:59:22-08:00January 30th, 2026|Comments Off

SJC Monthly News Digest – January 2026

By News Source|2026-01-29T16:20:01-08:00January 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Shut it down! Friday, January 30

By Community|2026-01-29T15:25:21-08:00January 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Community celebrates Pea Patch ground turning

By Community|2026-01-29T14:12:05-08:00January 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen supports impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem

By News Source|2026-01-29T13:05:57-08:00January 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OPALCO bill too high? Here’s why…

By Community|2026-01-30T13:05:27-08:00January 29th, 2026|7 Comments

Orcas Community Resource Center closes on building purchase, strengthening our future on Orcas

By Community|2026-01-28T11:52:38-08:00January 29th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office statement | Two bills affecting voters and sheriffs

By Community|2026-01-28T19:19:27-08:00January 28th, 2026|3 Comments

Upcoming jury terms are excused

By Community|2026-01-28T14:55:42-08:00January 28th, 2026|Comments Off

It’s time for ticks | A message from Kwiaht

By Community|2026-01-28T11:10:25-08:00January 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Take it easy | Eagles tribute band to play at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-01-28T10:59:16-08:00January 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Get dark money out of politics (Part 1)

By Community|2026-01-28T10:45:07-08:00January 28th, 2026|2 Comments

Honoring four decades of spill response in San Juan County

By Community|2026-01-28T10:15:11-08:00January 28th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-01-27T16:41:26-08:00January 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District Board to meet tomorrow

By Community|2026-01-27T15:35:58-08:00January 27th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Scientists are using drones to sniff out deadly diseases in whales

By News Source|2026-01-27T11:43:36-08:00January 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | OPALCO is building without consent

By Community|2026-01-26T14:50:24-08:00January 26th, 2026|1 Comment

Final report available for county’s Marine Transport Services pilot project

By Community|2026-01-26T14:41:07-08:00January 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Skagit Valley College announces newly approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

By News Source|2026-01-26T10:24:53-08:00January 26th, 2026|1 Comment

No Place Like Loam | Landscape as orientation: Inheritance

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-01-26T10:10:35-08:00January 26th, 2026|1 Comment

League of Women Voters | SJC Board of Health January 21, 2026

By Community|2026-01-26T09:45:29-08:00January 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Island Stewards | Grounded participation in a time of change

By Community|2026-01-25T14:56:55-08:00January 25th, 2026|Comments Off

There is something for you at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2026-01-25T14:05:24-08:00January 25th, 2026|Comments Off

You are invited to a movie with Orcas Pride

By Community|2026-01-24T12:43:58-08:00January 25th, 2026|2 Comments

Larsen calls for Secretary Noem to be fired or resign

By News Source|2026-01-25T11:26:27-08:00January 25th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes | San Juan County Council January 20, 2026

By Community|2026-01-24T22:40:05-08:00January 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Costs up for Washington families; Larsen fighting back

By News Source|2026-01-24T10:45:06-08:00January 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen calls for Secretary Noem to be fired or resign

By News Source|2026-01-24T16:57:52-08:00January 24th, 2026|Comments Off

CPB votes to shut down

By News Source|2026-01-25T10:31:17-08:00January 24th, 2026|1 Comment

Larsen votes no on more money for ICE

By News Source|2026-01-24T11:01:18-08:00January 24th, 2026|2 Comments

Latest from Lekanoff | Immigration, tribal partnership, and investing in our people

By Community|2026-01-24T11:04:15-08:00January 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Crafting a life (at 72)

By Jackie Bates|2026-01-17T13:37:50-08:00January 24th, 2026|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | January 14 – 20, 2026

By Community|2026-01-23T15:38:48-08:00January 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Hands Across the Water travels to Salt Spring Island

By Community|2026-01-23T14:46:46-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen joins entire WA delegation in supporting governor’s request for major disaster declaration to unlock individual assistance for WA flooding victims

By News Source|2026-01-23T12:23:22-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Conor Anderson announces OPALCO candidacy

By Community|2026-01-23T11:58:43-08:00January 23rd, 2026|4 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Seahawks flag to fly; Wenatchee pulled from service

By News Source|2026-01-23T11:32:43-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Assessor’s Office supports HB 1004 to reduce small business tax burden, urges local participation

By Community|2026-01-23T11:16:32-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Two male killer whales encountered in the fog

By Community|2026-01-23T10:11:47-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-01-22T19:04:14-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Here’s your opportunity to take State Basic Boater course

By News Source|2026-01-22T13:24:42-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Support Bill HB 2395 — shared moorage

By News Source|2026-01-22T13:10:56-08:00January 22nd, 2026|4 Comments

Marking the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade

By News Source|2026-01-22T12:35:25-08:00January 22nd, 2026|2 Comments

Louis XIV to visit Orcas Island on January 26

By News Source|2026-01-22T12:28:05-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Port Commission meeting scheduled

By Community|2026-01-22T11:41:04-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Feeling a ‘holiday debt hangover?’ Start the year with a clean slate

By Community|2026-01-22T11:35:21-08:00January 22nd, 2026|2 Comments

No jurors needed January 26-30

By Community|2026-01-22T11:00:52-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump’s announcement of Greenland framework

By News Source|2026-01-22T12:47:04-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Free tooth extraction clinic coming up

By Community|2026-01-22T10:57:05-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

HB 2489 | Shelter, not penalties act

By News Source|2026-01-22T10:35:59-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Free virtual book launch event for ‘The Evolution of Cetacean Societies’

By Community|2026-01-21T14:50:12-08:00January 21st, 2026|Comments Off

County discusses upcoming road maintenance on Shaw Island

By Community|2026-01-21T11:41:01-08:00January 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Spring schedule reservations to be available February 10

By News Source|2026-01-21T11:13:16-08:00January 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Experience the soulful sounds of Stephanie Anne Johnson coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2026-01-21T11:08:17-08:00January 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Free Friday Harbor Film Fest Best of the Fest Documentary series starts

By Community|2026-01-21T10:20:07-08:00January 21st, 2026|Comments Off

OPALCO survey results are In

By Community|2026-01-21T09:59:43-08:00January 21st, 2026|14 Comments

Island Primary Care-Orcas hiring for two positions

By Community|2026-01-21T09:50:03-08:00January 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Get your Washington State Boating Education Card

By News Source|2026-01-20T11:49:20-08:00January 20th, 2026|Comments Off

February 10, 2026, Special Election | Vote! Sign! Send!

By Community|2026-01-20T11:17:24-08:00January 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Eastsound Free America Walkout January 20 at 2pm

By Community|2026-01-20T11:07:58-08:00January 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump’s Greenland comments

By News Source|2026-01-19T16:56:05-08:00January 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Tomorrow! Tuesday! Free America Walkout

By Community|2026-01-19T16:49:17-08:00January 19th, 2026|1 Comment

No Place Like Loam | Landscape as orientation

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-01-19T15:06:20-08:00January 19th, 2026|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | EWUA Board to consider road maintenance contribution without policy framework

By Community|2026-01-19T14:37:36-08:00January 19th, 2026|4 Comments

Education Foundation invites you to Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown

By Community|2026-01-19T12:32:19-08:00January 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Winter Spirit week brings fun, school pride to Orcas Christian School

By Community|2026-01-19T11:30:25-08:00January 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | And now the end is near and so we face the final curtain…

By Community|2026-01-19T10:48:48-08:00January 19th, 2026|12 Comments

I don’t want you to miss this…

By Community|2026-01-18T13:16:27-08:00January 18th, 2026|1 Comment

Experience a sound bath, or do some yoga at Senior Center

By Community|2026-01-17T15:09:19-08:00January 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OPALCO General Manager makes how much per year?

By Community|2026-01-18T12:55:21-08:00January 18th, 2026|21 Comments

The Whale Museum, Alchemy Art Center partner to launch new workshop series

By Community|2026-01-18T09:33:58-08:00January 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Regular Monday WSF schedule for MLK Day

By News Source|2026-01-18T10:16:06-08:00January 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Learn all about how birds fly at upcoming pesentation

By Community|2026-01-18T14:59:17-08:00January 18th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | He voted for George Washington AND Abraham Lincoln

By News Source|2026-01-18T09:51:55-08:00January 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | When a Water Board stops listening, a community loses its voice

By Community|2026-01-17T13:25:59-08:00January 17th, 2026|6 Comments

Action alert for San Juan Islands, Salish Sea

By Community|2026-01-17T12:47:10-08:00January 17th, 2026|3 Comments

As the Paradigm Shifts | Let there be peace on earth — and let it begin with me

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-01-17T12:35:40-08:00January 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 7 – 12, 2026

By Community|2026-01-16T14:02:31-08:00January 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Building a legacy of hope and opportunity

By Community|2026-01-16T12:27:41-08:00January 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen and colleagues secure reinstatement of addiction, mental health funding

By News Source|2026-01-16T10:53:14-08:00January 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care Board Retreat | Special Board Meeting – January 17, 2026

By Community|2026-01-16T10:46:51-08:00January 16th, 2026|Comments Off

LWV | County Council notes for January 13, 2026

By Community|2026-01-16T10:39:57-08:00January 16th, 2026|4 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Repairs, replacements; upcoming online meetings; ridership increased almost 1M

By News Source|2026-01-15T15:51:49-08:00January 16th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-01-15T18:55:24-08:00January 16th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF to host two online meetings next week

By News Source|2026-01-15T15:03:09-08:00January 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Jurors cancelled for January 20-23

By Community|2026-01-15T12:01:57-08:00January 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Site work to begin at Pea Patch Community Campus

By Community|2026-01-15T11:18:29-08:00January 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Council reviews major initiatives and priorities for 2026 at two-day retreat

By Community|2026-01-15T11:05:44-08:00January 15th, 2026|Comments Off

The Pebble Ritual | Inside the secret cultural world of British Columbia’s killer whales

By News Source|2026-01-14T17:08:29-08:00January 15th, 2026|Comments Off

The Exchange Update | January 2026

By Community|2026-01-15T10:57:59-08:00January 15th, 2026|Comments Off