May 2026 – theOrcasonian.com

OrcasFest acoustic music festival returns

By Community|2026-05-24T12:39:51-07:00May 24th, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | Southern Resident Killer Whales are running out of time

By News Source|2026-05-23T16:12:37-07:00May 24th, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen announces winner of 2026 congressional art competition

By News Source|2026-05-22T15:03:19-07:00May 24th, 2026|0 Comments

I’m Not the Church Lady | What do I get by remaining unforgiving?

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-05-23T15:35:16-07:00May 24th, 2026|0 Comments

Cracks in the lower Snake River dams

By Community|2026-05-23T13:06:35-07:00May 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Seasonal opening of Crow Valley School Museum

By Community|2026-05-23T12:54:13-07:00May 23rd, 2026|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | May 13 – 19, 2026

By Community|2026-05-23T15:36:14-07:00May 23rd, 2026|0 Comments

EWUA members call for third-party review amid workplace, leadership concerns

By Community|2026-05-22T14:22:10-07:00May 22nd, 2026|2 Comments

Kindergarten transition brings joy, confidence, connection to Orcas families

By Community|2026-05-22T13:29:10-07:00May 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thanks to community partner during 2026 Firewise event

By Community|2026-05-22T12:49:56-07:00May 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

Taking Action Together | Communitywide climate survey to guide climate action

By Community|2026-05-22T12:39:16-07:00May 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

Orcas is now blooming with gratitude

By Community|2026-05-22T12:30:25-07:00May 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Pets on board; upcoming holiday travel; online community meetings afoot

By News Source|2026-05-22T12:31:54-07:00May 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-05-21T14:30:15-07:00May 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

All 6 certified Eastsound Water operators speak out

By Community|2026-05-23T12:16:08-07:00May 21st, 2026|2 Comments

San Juan Fire & Rescue swears in 6 new firefighters

By Community|2026-05-21T12:45:17-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

An open letter to the EWUA board members

By Community|2026-05-21T12:28:58-07:00May 21st, 2026|4 Comments

Orcas Community Band to present music for America’s 250 anniversary

By Community|2026-05-21T15:15:55-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen fights to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington

By News Source|2026-05-21T10:07:54-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 26-29

By Community|2026-05-21T06:32:42-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island seniors urged to take action following Bank of America data breaches

By News Source|2026-05-20T12:38:47-07:00May 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Union responds to EWUA Board claims about staff communication

By Community|2026-05-20T12:19:43-07:00May 20th, 2026|4 Comments

WSF All Routes | Service during Memorial Day weekend

By News Source|2026-05-20T12:08:35-07:00May 20th, 2026|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Larry Hughes: A life of service on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-05-19T16:42:26-07:00May 19th, 2026|4 Comments

Orcas Island Garden Club grows plants, friendships

By Community|2026-05-19T11:32:09-07:00May 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Reminder | WSF online meetings next Tuesday

By News Source|2026-05-19T10:55:05-07:00May 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener!

By Community|2026-05-17T14:46:52-07:00May 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Larsen honors law enforcement during National Police Week

By News Source|2026-05-16T10:11:12-07:00May 17th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m not the church lady | Always look on the bright side of life

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-05-16T13:04:59-07:00May 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Update | Gathering of the Eagles returning soon to Orcas

By Community|2026-05-17T10:08:26-07:00May 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Midnight Mutterings | Radical acceptance

By Jackie Bates|2026-05-16T12:18:52-07:00May 16th, 2026|1 Comment

Renowned marine ecologist to speak at Orcas Island Public Library

By Community|2026-05-16T09:30:19-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Watch your giving grow | Spring GiveOrcas update

By Community|2026-05-16T09:07:54-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Rick Larsen receives Henry M. Jackson award

By News Source|2026-05-16T09:02:19-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 6 – 11, 2026

By Community|2026-05-16T08:55:53-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Invest in the next generation of island stewards

By Community|2026-05-15T12:51:43-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Women in maritime; community meetings

By News Source|2026-05-15T12:38:12-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-05-15T12:39:41-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Public Health Hot Topic | Hantavirus

By Community|2026-05-14T15:17:07-07:00May 14th, 2026|4 Comments

Port Commissioners to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-05-14T12:55:11-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Friday Harbor Film Fest | Explorers & adventures feature, The Last Dive

By Community|2026-05-14T12:50:49-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

WA Legislators introduce bipartisan bill to expand funding for local drug task forces to combat opioids

By News Source|2026-05-14T13:45:13-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

On tap at Senior Center | Climbing beyond the summit

By Community|2026-05-14T12:08:52-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Notice of upcoming joint Town Council / Port of Friday Harbor meeting

By Community|2026-05-14T11:02:33-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

OrcasFest music festival returns to Eastsound

By Community|2026-05-14T10:53:20-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Latest happenings from The Exchange

By Community|2026-05-13T12:41:45-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Community-hosted candlelight vigil scheduled for Ella & David

By Community|2026-05-13T12:29:51-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Land Bank May 2026 meeting, agenda

By Community|2026-05-13T12:21:43-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

OPALCO receives conditional use permit for Decatur Island solar expansion project

By Community|2026-05-13T12:12:57-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 18-22

By Community|2026-05-13T12:02:01-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Encounter #30 • Bigg’s T23s in Haro Strait

By Community|2026-05-12T17:31:13-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Celebrate Student Artists | Exhibit at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-05-12T14:25:49-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen | Child care costs now rival rent or mortgage payments

By News Source|2026-05-12T13:12:18-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR graduates 21 new firefighters – one of the largest in department history

By Community|2026-05-12T12:39:56-07:00May 12th, 2026|2 Comments

News Brief | Photographing whales when something you can only see once in a lifetime happens

By News Source|2026-05-12T12:19:02-07:00May 12th, 2026|1 Comment

News Brief | A water doom loop is coming

By News Source|2026-05-12T12:17:17-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Health Care District sponsoring Orcas Island Caregiver Project

By Community|2026-05-12T12:01:22-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

GiveOrcas | Let’s grow something together

By Community|2026-05-12T11:54:07-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR urges community action on wildfire prevention

By Community|2026-05-11T17:15:48-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | The crisis at Eastsound Water Users Association

By Community|2026-05-16T09:42:16-07:00May 11th, 2026|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Congratulations to new OPALCO board members

By Community|2026-05-11T13:00:53-07:00May 11th, 2026|Comments Off

No Place Like Loam | The six-tree culinary apple orchard: eating, cider, baking, storage

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-05-11T12:54:38-07:00May 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Derevensky and Stern win seats in OPALCO 2026 board election

By Community|2026-05-11T11:13:09-07:00May 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Garden Club garden tour tickets now on sale

By Community|2026-05-10T12:22:17-07:00May 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Community art show at Orcas Center | Capturing the Moment

By Community|2026-05-10T12:03:57-07:00May 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Happy Mother’s Day to all the matriarchs of the sea

By Community|2026-05-10T11:52:05-07:00May 10th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m Not the Church Lady | Mother’s Day is the worst day of the year

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-05-08T13:05:56-07:00May 10th, 2026|1 Comment

Orcas Pride | GiveOrcas approaches

By Community|2026-05-09T13:44:41-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Indian Island stewardship season needs you

By Community|2026-05-09T12:54:07-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

GiveOrcas set to kick-off at Orcas Center party

By Community|2026-05-09T12:43:31-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 29 – May 5, 2026

By Community|2026-05-08T13:32:29-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Want to direct? An evening with Ken Kwapis, director

By Community|2026-05-08T13:00:26-07:00May 8th, 2026|Comments Off

County Council to travel to Lopez Island for upcoming May 12 meeting

By Community|2026-05-08T12:38:29-07:00May 8th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County announces resurfacing of 18 miles of roads this summer

By Community|2026-05-08T12:34:02-07:00May 8th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Good Morning America visit; media visits; online community meetings

By News Source|2026-05-08T11:48:19-07:00May 8th, 2026|5 Comments

Are you entering something in the Fair?

By Community|2026-05-07T15:00:49-07:00May 8th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-05-07T14:43:50-07:00May 8th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | A compelling reason to learn CPR

By Community|2026-05-07T13:34:12-07:00May 7th, 2026|2 Comments

GoFundMe campaigns set up for traffic accident victims

By Community|2026-05-07T13:25:12-07:00May 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Coming Soon | Master Gardeners spring plant sales on San Juan, Orcas

By Community|2026-05-07T12:34:47-07:00May 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Salmonberry Community School is turning 25

By Community|2026-05-07T12:10:37-07:00May 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen defends reproductive health care

By News Source|2026-05-07T11:36:03-07:00May 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener

By Community|2026-05-06T14:10:41-07:00May 6th, 2026|Comments Off

SJC’s Agricultural Resources Committee to host farmer listening session on meat processing

By Community|2026-05-06T14:00:58-07:00May 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Join Garden Club for permaculture presentation

By Community|2026-05-06T13:34:27-07:00May 6th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | The world is about to get a preview of life in 2035

By News Source|2026-05-06T13:20:41-07:00May 6th, 2026|5 Comments

Leadership San Juan Islands schedules annual meeting

By Community|2026-05-06T13:09:16-07:00May 6th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 11-15

By Community|2026-05-06T13:03:14-07:00May 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Re-elect Natasha Warmenhoven as San Juan County Auditor

By Community|2026-05-06T12:53:49-07:00May 6th, 2026|Comments Off

I spent eight years as Orcas Island’s hospice nurse; here is what I saw

By Community|2026-05-06T11:38:06-07:00May 6th, 2026|3 Comments

OPAL seeks finance, operations director

By Community|2026-05-05T14:15:09-07:00May 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Farm Transfer 101 Webinar supports future of farming in the San Juan Islands

By Community|2026-05-05T14:07:21-07:00May 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Free Kindergarten transition event at Camp Orkila on May 11

By Community|2026-05-05T12:05:54-07:00May 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Update | Proposed deer hunting at Turtleback Mountain and north shore preserves

By Community|2026-05-05T11:56:33-07:00May 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Auditor seeks writers of arguments against ballot measures

By Community|2026-05-05T11:46:34-07:00May 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Rick Larsen files for reelection

By News Source|2026-05-04T11:37:49-07:00May 4th, 2026|1 Comment

Heather Lee announces candidacy for county auditor

By Community|2026-05-04T11:42:59-07:00May 4th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Experts tested what AI would do to save itself

By News Source|2026-05-04T11:04:06-07:00May 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Incredible show “Indivisible” at the Orcas Center

By Community|2026-05-04T09:33:10-07:00May 4th, 2026|2 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest – April 2026

By Community|2026-05-04T09:27:14-07:00May 4th, 2026|Comments Off