July 2026 – theOrcasonian.com

Letter to Editor | Jennifer Swanson is kind of candidate we need

By Community|2026-07-19T15:32:40-07:00July 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Stranded orca freed following coordinated response in Strait of Juan de Fuca

By News Source|2026-07-19T15:27:05-07:00July 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen’s water resources bill clears committee hurdle

By News Source|2026-07-19T10:40:21-07:00July 19th, 2026|0 Comments

I’m Not the Church Lady | Who do I pray to?

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-07-19T08:25:30-07:00July 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why we should all support Jennifer Swanson for Council

By Community|2026-07-18T11:47:34-07:00July 18th, 2026|0 Comments

The room knew it | Katherine for Council

By Community|2026-07-18T10:07:58-07:00July 18th, 2026|3 Comments

Help inspire the next generation of scientists

By Community|2026-07-17T15:02:36-07:00July 17th, 2026|0 Comments

WSF Weekly Report

By News Source|2026-07-17T13:04:45-07:00July 17th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Tiger Construction partially demolishes local beloved memorial garden

By Community|2026-07-17T12:32:16-07:00July 17th, 2026|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-07-16T14:54:34-07:00July 17th, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen releases statement on Trump’s election speech

By News Source|2026-07-16T14:59:42-07:00July 16th, 2026|0 Comments

Exchange Update | Styrofoam, swap meet, beach cleanup, more

By Community|2026-07-16T13:20:09-07:00July 16th, 2026|0 Comments

League of Women Voters of Washington launches “Four Questions” video series

By News Source|2026-07-16T13:06:20-07:00July 16th, 2026|0 Comments

Genealogy Group to hold open meeting

By Community|2026-07-16T12:22:17-07:00July 16th, 2026|0 Comments

Stitched Stories | A quilters showcase at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2026-07-15T16:01:03-07:00July 15th, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen votes No on Republican amendment to limit funds for humanitarian efforts

By News Source|2026-07-15T14:18:16-07:00July 15th, 2026|2 Comments

News Brief | Gray whale deaths near record levels in WA

By News Source|2026-07-14T19:56:57-07:00July 15th, 2026|0 Comments

No jury duty for July 20-31

By Community|2026-07-15T10:30:14-07:00July 15th, 2026|0 Comments

Early Bird Passes available for Friday Harbor Film Festival

By Community|2026-07-14T14:05:14-07:00July 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Thor Hanson book signing scheduled for Market Garden

By Community|2026-07-14T13:25:14-07:00July 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Leadership San Juan Islands recruiting for next class

By Community|2026-07-14T13:10:18-07:00July 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Olga Daze announces musical lineup

By Community|2026-07-14T12:48:54-07:00July 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Poetry Gardens contest deadline July 31, 2026

By Community|2026-07-14T12:36:18-07:00July 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Land Bank July 2026 meeting and agenda

By Community|2026-07-14T12:22:43-07:00July 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Welcome to Orcas Island Health Care District monthly newsletter

By Community|2026-07-13T16:01:33-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Ready for Medicare?

By Community|2026-07-13T15:21:18-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

‘You Can’t Hide’ show for two nights at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-07-13T15:12:35-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Thunderpussy to play next Orcas Center summer concert

By Community|2026-07-13T14:27:38-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

NY Times bestselling and award-winning author coming to Darvill’s

By Community|2026-07-13T14:18:04-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Acting classes this summer at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-07-12T13:26:08-07:00July 12th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m Not the Church Lady | Recovering my willingness to not already know

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-07-12T13:15:33-07:00July 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you from Orcas Island Garden Club

By Community|2026-07-11T11:32:52-07:00July 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Sister island ukulele jam at Doe Bay

By Community|2026-07-15T12:21:08-07:00July 11th, 2026|2 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | The shed

By Jackie Bates|2026-07-11T10:55:18-07:00July 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen statement on Trump’s refusal to sign legislation to make housing more affordable

By Community|2026-07-10T12:34:23-07:00July 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Want to sign this petition to end public fireworks on Orcas Island?

By Community|2026-07-17T13:17:58-07:00July 10th, 2026|6 Comments

Waste Tire Disposal | San Juan County wants to hear from you

By Community|2026-07-10T10:31:46-07:00July 10th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Walk-ons for World Cup; 390,000 customers for July 4th

By News Source|2026-07-09T15:18:02-07:00July 10th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-07-09T15:34:46-07:00July 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Parrot Kindergarten screening free on July 17 on San Juan, Lopez

By Community|2026-07-09T15:43:08-07:00July 9th, 2026|Comments Off

2027 San Juan County budget development process | A message from Council Member Justin Paulsen

By Community|2026-07-09T12:33:40-07:00July 9th, 2026|6 Comments

New to Medicare? Here’s what you need to know

By Community|2026-07-09T12:23:35-07:00July 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Friday Harbor to host UW football team scavenger hunt

By Community|2026-07-08T16:35:43-07:00July 8th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounter #46 • Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-07-08T16:08:41-07:00July 8th, 2026|Comments Off

No jury duty for July 13-17

By Community|2026-07-08T16:02:35-07:00July 8th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounter #45 • Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-07-08T16:01:34-07:00July 8th, 2026|Comments Off

Join OPALCO on July 15 at Eastsound headquarters

By Community|2026-07-07T13:56:54-07:00July 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Fire Works – but doesn’t

By Community|2026-07-07T13:24:10-07:00July 7th, 2026|11 Comments

No more Sheriff’s Report …

By Community|2026-07-09T12:25:32-07:00July 7th, 2026|13 Comments

Celebrating Revolution | 250 years of independence

By Community|2026-07-07T13:08:55-07:00July 7th, 2026|Comments Off

JP and OK Rhythm Boys coming to Warm Valley Farm

By Community|2026-07-06T14:38:39-07:00July 6th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Whale sightings are surging off Canada’s Pacific coast

By News Source|2026-07-06T12:54:46-07:00July 6th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County recognizes ‘America250’ with proclamation and local events

By Community|2026-07-06T12:43:47-07:00July 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener

By Community|2026-07-06T12:37:10-07:00July 6th, 2026|1 Comment

John Berry exposition at Orcas Public Library / July 2026

By Community|2026-07-06T12:38:32-07:00July 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Olga Daze returns, Saturday, July 18

By Community|2026-07-06T11:29:51-07:00July 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Ska Island to play next Orcas Center summer concert on Village Green

By Community|2026-07-05T13:21:50-07:00July 6th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | New report on economic implications of LSR dam removal

By News Source|2026-07-03T14:48:36-07:00July 5th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Will an aging propane tank near Bellingham be the next disaster?

By News Source|2026-07-04T23:11:51-07:00July 5th, 2026|1 Comment

I’m Not the Church Lady | When I’m about to disappear

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-07-04T15:24:33-07:00July 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Early bird discounted passes to Friday Harbor Film Festival available now

By Community|2026-07-03T14:38:55-07:00July 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Coincidence? Three of our five Founding Fathers died on July 4

By News Source|2026-07-02T17:02:58-07:00July 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 24 – 30, 2026

By Community|2026-07-03T13:47:47-07:00July 4th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounters ‘just another day’ with Southern Residents

By Community|2026-07-03T12:45:34-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

All WSF routes operating normal Saturday schedules Saturday, July 4

By News Source|2026-07-03T12:32:34-07:00July 3rd, 2026|1 Comment

Creating lasting change together

By Community|2026-07-03T12:27:22-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Anacortes | No parking available 7/3/26

By Community|2026-07-03T12:15:12-07:00July 3rd, 2026|4 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Onboard dance party; travel rush underway; WSDOT at Pride Parade

By News Source|2026-07-02T16:21:07-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-06-30T13:59:17-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Strut your stuff this weekend with Garden Club

By Community|2026-07-02T14:30:06-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Resource Center expanding access to justice on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-07-02T14:18:06-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required for July 6-10

By Community|2026-07-02T14:08:27-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island to celebrate Independence Day weekend ‘Among the Wildflowers’

By Community|2026-07-02T13:55:36-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Clerk named 2026 Clerk of the Year

By Community|2026-07-02T13:34:59-07:00July 2nd, 2026|2 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County council regular meeting

By Community|2026-07-02T12:39:20-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Library featured artist for July is John Berry

By Community|2026-07-02T12:16:31-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

County departments present potential cuts to staffing and services during series of June meetings

By Community|2026-07-01T15:07:11-07:00July 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Celebrate Orcas Center volunteers at upcoming lawn party

By Community|2026-07-01T14:59:37-07:00July 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Stop the madness, break the logjam

By Community|2026-07-01T11:13:16-07:00July 1st, 2026|5 Comments

Avoiding wildfires in the islands | A quick refresher

By Community|2026-07-01T11:04:03-07:00July 1st, 2026|2 Comments

WSF routes to operate normal Saturday schedules on the 4th

By News Source|2026-07-01T10:32:25-07:00July 1st, 2026|Comments Off