August 2026 – theOrcasonian.com

Washington’s ferry system in the middle of one of the largest transitions in its history

By News Source|2026-08-10T15:28:43-07:00August 10th, 2026|0 Comments

San Juan County begins search for next local health officer

By Community|2026-08-10T12:37:18-07:00August 10th, 2026|0 Comments

2026 Wooden Boat Rendezvous coming to Deer Harbor

By Community|2026-08-10T12:10:54-07:00August 10th, 2026|0 Comments

CWR Encounter #55 | Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-08-08T16:07:41-07:00August 10th, 2026|0 Comments

Public Hearing continued on proposed Ordinance No. 1841 | New regulations for short term rentals

By Community|2026-08-10T11:24:27-07:00August 10th, 2026|0 Comments

Compass Health to purchase county building in Friday Harbor, continuing long-term services locally

By News Source|2026-08-10T11:15:19-07:00August 10th, 2026|0 Comments

I’m not the church lady | Living inside a world that mistakes appearance for essence

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-08-09T11:38:00-07:00August 9th, 2026|1 Comment

CWR Encounter #54 | Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-08-09T11:31:25-07:00August 9th, 2026|0 Comments

CWR encounter #53 • Northern Resident Killer Whales C and G Pod

By Community|2026-08-08T14:23:03-07:00August 8th, 2026|0 Comments

Be sure to visit County Fair’s Ag tent

By Community|2026-08-08T12:58:24-07:00August 8th, 2026|0 Comments

Working together to feed our island communities

By Community|2026-08-08T18:54:54-07:00August 8th, 2026|0 Comments

Celebrate Chinook Salmon’s homecoming at Glenwood Springs on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-08-08T12:27:33-07:00August 8th, 2026|0 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Mooney

By Jackie Bates|2026-08-07T23:13:48-07:00August 8th, 2026|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Open letter to State Board of Education

By Community|2026-08-07T15:50:48-07:00August 7th, 2026|1 Comment

4H members talk with livestock market auctioneer

By Community|2026-08-07T13:10:55-07:00August 7th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Construction underway for new boats

By News Source|2026-08-07T12:26:07-07:00August 7th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-08-07T17:19:02-07:00August 7th, 2026|Comments Off

These preventive services are free under Medicare

By Community|2026-08-06T12:40:46-07:00August 6th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | The state of whale watching in Washington

By News Source|2026-08-06T12:17:43-07:00August 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Actors Theater creating ongoing old-time radio shows

By Community|2026-08-06T13:46:34-07:00August 6th, 2026|2 Comments

No jurors required August 10-14

By Community|2026-08-06T11:45:44-07:00August 6th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council, August 4, 2026

By Community|2026-08-06T11:42:35-07:00August 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Dolphin Bay Road property stewardship, draft management plan now open for public comment

By Community|2026-08-06T13:44:58-07:00August 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Resource Center opens registration for Orcas Money Smart

By Community|2026-08-05T13:19:21-07:00August 5th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounter #53 • Northern Resident Killer Whales C and G Pod

By Community|2026-08-05T13:09:54-07:00August 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Rick Larsen advances to November

By News Source|2026-08-05T12:59:33-07:00August 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Platters went with pastries by mistake at Market Day bake sale

By Community|2026-08-10T11:25:40-07:00August 5th, 2026|Comments Off

School District update on Aspen Memorial Garden during parking lot improvements

By Community|2026-08-05T12:11:06-07:00August 5th, 2026|1 Comment

Yogalele-curious? There’s no better time to try it out

By Community|2026-08-04T14:30:10-07:00August 4th, 2026|Comments Off

EWUA | Progress deserves recognition. Questions deserve answers

By Community|2026-08-04T11:58:01-07:00August 4th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Suspected arsonist in custody in Spokane

By News Source|2026-08-04T14:31:33-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Expect WSF delays on Tuesday

By News Source|2026-08-03T21:09:14-07:00August 3rd, 2026|2 Comments

It’s time to fish out those face masks

By News Source|2026-08-05T09:29:58-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Second encounter of CWR 2026 outer coast research trip

By Community|2026-08-03T16:34:47-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | About those Spokane wildfires on Monday

By News Source|2026-08-03T16:23:03-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen joins entire WA delegation in requesting expedited emergency declaration for devastating wildfires in Spokane

By News Source|2026-08-03T15:36:35-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Oregon singer/songwriter Alice Di Micele in concert Odd Fellows Hall

By Community|2026-08-03T15:29:13-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Scam Alert! Fake emails seeking payment for permit fees

By Community|2026-08-03T15:21:32-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Town Council in special meeting August 6

By Community|2026-08-03T15:16:42-07:00August 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

15th Annual Orcas Artist Studio Tour this coming weekend

By Community|2026-08-02T14:24:55-07:00August 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council regular meeting July 28, 2026

By Community|2026-08-02T14:13:29-07:00August 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Artworks features new photography by Robert Dash

By Community|2026-08-02T13:58:10-07:00August 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

I’m Not the Church Lady | Becoming available

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-08-02T13:08:46-07:00August 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Library’s exhibiting artist for the month of August is Ayn Gailey

By Community|2026-08-01T12:40:54-07:00August 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Building community and connection

By Community|2026-08-01T12:30:16-07:00August 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen seeks answers at Ferndale ICE facility

By News Source|2026-08-01T10:22:13-07:00August 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Voters urged to use ballot drop boxes as mail postmark delays put ballots at risk

By Community|2026-08-01T10:17:09-07:00August 1st, 2026|1 Comment