July 2026 – theOrcasonian.com

Council to resume 2027 budget and organization discussions at August 3 meeting

By Community|2026-07-31T13:18:09-07:00July 31st, 2026|Comments Off

OPALCO hosts leadership chats

By Community|2026-07-31T12:23:17-07:00July 31st, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Recovering from busy weekend; Navy band on board; paddleboarder rescue

By News Source|2026-07-30T13:28:37-07:00July 31st, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-07-30T15:45:01-07:00July 31st, 2026|2 Comments

News Brief | What goes into whale watching and what could put it at risk

By News Source|2026-07-30T15:30:55-07:00July 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen introduces bill to study prison libraries

By News Source|2026-07-30T14:30:00-07:00July 30th, 2026|Comments Off

A letter from San Juan County Council to community regarding recent hate speech

By Community|2026-07-30T12:05:33-07:00July 30th, 2026|2 Comments

JP & OK Rhythm Boys to support Grange in forthcoming concert

By Community|2026-07-27T15:29:06-07:00July 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Senior Center renovation update

By Community|2026-07-29T16:42:41-07:00July 29th, 2026|Comments Off

August 3-7, 2026 | No jurors required

By Community|2026-07-29T16:36:10-07:00July 29th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR | First encounter of the 2026 outer coast research trip

By Community|2026-07-29T16:08:30-07:00July 29th, 2026|Comments Off

County Council will travel to Shaw Island for upcoming August 4 meeting

By Community|2026-07-29T14:07:16-07:00July 29th, 2026|Comments Off

August 6 is Pollinator Day at Orcas Island Library

By Community|2026-07-28T12:56:34-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Ingman is forward‑thinking, consensus‑building leader we need right now

By Community|2026-07-28T12:28:13-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen demands answers on oil spill preparedness

By News Source|2026-07-28T10:41:17-07:00July 28th, 2026|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Ingman has vision, leadership skills

By Community|2026-07-28T10:44:43-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Steps looking for provider to serve, support SJ families

By News Source|2026-07-28T10:30:38-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why we support Katherine Bryant Ingman for Council

By Community|2026-07-28T09:45:46-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Coming Up | Celebrating 70 Years of Library Fair

By Community|2026-07-27T15:24:14-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Artist Studio Tour opens July 3

By Community|2026-07-27T15:13:30-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Reposado to play next Orcas Center summer concert

By Community|2026-07-27T15:05:16-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Updated | Annual Orcas Fly-In will be here soon

By Community|2026-07-27T14:59:32-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Every San Juan County voter has a say in District 3 council race

By Community|2026-07-27T14:50:58-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Dirt Jam | Dr. Dirty reunion concert this weekend at Captain’s Taproom

By Community|2026-07-27T13:00:07-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Get immunized before the school year with your local public health department

By Community|2026-07-27T12:07:55-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Washington | Today is the last day to register to vote online

By News Source|2026-07-26T18:29:42-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m Not the Church Lady | Build your own rehab center

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-07-26T10:45:23-07:00July 26th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office statement on plane crash on Sucia Island

By Community|2026-07-28T09:46:48-07:00July 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why we support Jennifer Swanson

By Community|2026-07-26T09:45:47-07:00July 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Sucia Island plane crash up close shows bystanders’ heroics

By News Source|2026-07-25T13:22:57-07:00July 25th, 2026|2 Comments

OPALCO students earn scholarships and leadership recognition through Nourdine Jensen Youth Scholarship Program

By Community|2026-07-25T12:35:10-07:00July 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Construction on the Pea Patch Community Campus has begun

By Community|2026-07-25T12:19:42-07:00July 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Lindsey

By Jackie Bates|2026-07-25T12:37:36-07:00July 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee announces new community show

By Community|2026-07-24T11:57:04-07:00July 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Urgent | Final chance to donate blood this summer on San Juan & Orcas

By News Source|2026-07-24T10:30:44-07:00July 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Port commission will meet on Monday

By Community|2026-07-24T09:38:45-07:00July 24th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | 98,174 riders in one day; annual tribal canoe journey; fall reservations available

By News Source|2026-07-24T09:34:07-07:00July 24th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-07-23T16:48:49-07:00July 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Breaking News | Plane just went down at Sucia Island

By News Source|2026-07-24T11:57:51-07:00July 23rd, 2026|3 Comments

Larsen stands firm against Trump’s unjustified war

By News Source|2026-07-23T13:14:57-07:00July 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Come to Market Day this Saturday for treats and treasures

By Community|2026-07-23T13:01:00-07:00July 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

‘James and the Giant Peach, Jr.’ features an all-local kids cast

By Community|2026-07-23T12:50:04-07:00July 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Rotary Car Show is sweeter this year

By Community|2026-07-23T12:23:44-07:00July 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan Island coffee shop ditches plastic cups

By Community|2026-07-23T12:11:39-07:00July 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

News Brief | Who speaks for the trees? A tiny Quebec town

By News Source|2026-07-22T13:07:15-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen presses Trump admin to end Jones Act waivers

By News Source|2026-07-22T12:50:33-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for July 27-31

By Community|2026-07-22T12:19:47-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman is a hard-working advocate

By Community|2026-07-22T12:16:16-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen votes No on unserious Republican funding bill

By News Source|2026-07-22T12:56:15-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I support Katherine Bryant-Ingman for council

By Community|2026-07-22T11:51:57-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

August highlights at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2026-07-22T11:47:27-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen insists Coast Guard act to protect Salish Sea

By News Source|2026-07-22T11:42:34-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District meeting will share progress on clinic expansion

By Community|2026-07-22T11:35:47-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounters multiple families of Bigg’s

By Community|2026-07-21T12:47:15-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My wholehearted endorsement of Katherine Bryant Ingman

By Community|2026-07-21T12:38:17-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District meeting tomorrow

By Community|2026-07-21T12:27:18-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant-Ingman brings experience and a fresh perspective

By Community|2026-07-21T12:18:24-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply

By News Source|2026-07-21T12:09:44-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of Jennifer Swanson

By Community|2026-07-21T11:59:42-07:00July 21st, 2026|1 Comment

New Orcasonian comment policy

By Lin McNulty|2026-07-21T11:43:58-07:00July 21st, 2026|5 Comments

Jigsaw Puzzle event at the library 7.26

By Community|2026-07-21T10:45:32-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on petty, pointless tariffs on Canada

By News Source|2026-07-21T10:39:47-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Vehicle reservations for fall sailing season open today, July 21 at 10am

By News Source|2026-07-21T10:35:44-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Free book event this Wednesday, July 22, at 6:30 pm at Darvill’s Bookstore

By Community|2026-07-20T15:25:04-07:00July 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener

By Community|2026-07-20T15:22:00-07:00July 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Eastsound Water Users Association reaches first-ever collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 77

By Community|2026-07-20T14:08:41-07:00July 20th, 2026|2 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council, July 14, 2026

By Community|2026-07-20T13:24:50-07:00July 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Charlie Porter quintet summer concert coming to Village Green

By Community|2026-07-20T12:48:54-07:00July 20th, 2026|Comments Off

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

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

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

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

Larsen’s water resources bill clears committee hurdle

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

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

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

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

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

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|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report

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

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

By Community|2026-07-17T12:32:16-07:00July 17th, 2026|4 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|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump’s election speech

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

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

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

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

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

Genealogy Group to hold open meeting

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

Stitched Stories | A quilters showcase at Orcas Senior Center

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

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|Comments Off

No jury duty for July 20-31

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

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