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Grow Your Own Food | Free basic gardening class series

By Community|2026-03-20T11:18:58-07:00March 20th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you for making Soda Shop Sock Hop a success

By Community|2026-03-20T11:10:29-07:00March 20th, 2026|0 Comments

Port to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-03-20T11:02:27-07:00March 20th, 2026|0 Comments

Community Meeting | Provide feedback on new facility at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island

By Community|2026-03-19T16:10:43-07:00March 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Eastsound Water’s Clark Well update raises more questions than it answers

By Community|2026-03-19T15:00:41-07:00March 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Auditions | An ATOI Production anxiously anticipated this July

By Community|2026-03-19T13:46:19-07:00March 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Let’s talk public transit for Orcas & the San Juans

By Community|2026-03-19T13:31:52-07:00March 19th, 2026|1 Comment

Library presents Ken Burns’ The American Revolution

By Community|2026-03-19T12:40:09-07:00March 19th, 2026|0 Comments

Medicare’s preventive benefits | Why they matter

By Community|2026-03-19T12:28:17-07:00March 19th, 2026|0 Comments

County Health & Community Services publishes its 2025 impact report

By Community|2026-03-18T14:53:23-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

No jury duty March 23-27

By Community|2026-03-18T14:02:29-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | Paul Ehrlich was early, not wrong

By Community|2026-03-18T12:58:24-07:00March 18th, 2026|7 Comments

Orcas Choral Society is weaving an American choral tapestry

By Community|2026-03-18T12:41:07-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

Land Bank meeting coming up on March 20

By Community|2026-03-18T12:31:10-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

Review the Critical Areas Ordinance update at community meeting on April 6

By Community|2026-03-18T12:24:29-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

Luck of the Irish stops the rain for St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Community|2026-03-18T12:18:01-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

Katherine Bryant Ingman announces candidacy for San Juan County Council, District 3

By Community|2026-03-18T19:42:24-07:00March 18th, 2026|0 Comments

Salmonberry students tour sacred sites

By Community|2026-03-18T11:08:23-07:00March 18th, 2026|1 Comment

The Island Gardener for March 2026

By Community|2026-03-17T13:01:22-07:00March 17th, 2026|Comments Off

No Kings update

By Community|2026-03-17T12:43:05-07:00March 17th, 2026|Comments Off

This March, ‘spring’ into a new role

By Community|2026-03-17T19:28:43-07:00March 17th, 2026|Comments Off

UPDATE: Eastsound water main break | Repair resolved

By Community|2026-03-17T11:35:50-07:00March 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Earth Day Orcas News | Join in the 4th annual celebration

By Community|2026-03-17T11:28:58-07:00March 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island’s Music Advocacy Group invites all to the March 29 concert

By Community|2026-03-16T15:11:28-07:00March 16th, 2026|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Congratulations to OPALCO … but

By Community|2026-03-16T14:00:41-07:00March 16th, 2026|9 Comments

OCS Goes to Auburn Academy for Arts Fest

By Community|2026-03-16T13:51:27-07:00March 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Spring 2026 Great Islands Clean-Up | Our power, our planet

By Community|2026-03-16T13:35:01-07:00March 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Poetry | Summon the Buddhas

By Community|2026-03-13T14:50:30-07:00March 15th, 2026|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | Getting ready to tighten our belts

By Community|2026-03-13T12:19:37-07:00March 14th, 2026|9 Comments

SJC requests qualifications from consultants for Human Services Transportation Plan update

By Community|2026-03-13T11:57:03-07:00March 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Poetry | Drumbeat

By Community|2026-03-14T10:14:53-07:00March 14th, 2026|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 4 – 10, 2026

By Community|2026-03-12T15:01:59-07:00March 14th, 2026|Comments Off

The Exchange Update | March 2026

By Community|2026-03-13T11:49:45-07:00March 13th, 2026|Comments Off

All-kid production to open at Orcas Center is a hilarious musical romp for all ages

By Community|2026-03-12T15:33:30-07:00March 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Non-stop nonprofits

By Community|2026-03-13T10:32:40-07:00March 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Renewing drivers licenses at the Senior Center

By Community|2026-03-13T10:26:51-07:00March 13th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Visiting Staten Island crew; developing future leaders

By Community|2026-03-12T17:05:30-07:00March 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Another Eastsound Water essay

By Community|2026-03-12T14:28:53-07:00March 12th, 2026|3 Comments

County Council travels to Orcas Island for upcoming March 24 meeting

By Community|2026-03-12T12:51:55-07:00March 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Ladies of Laughter coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2026-03-12T12:46:34-07:00March 12th, 2026|Comments Off

March Turtleback march returns on March 21

By Community|2026-03-12T11:05:01-07:00March 12th, 2026|2 Comments

In Memoriam | Janet McBride Wells, 1930 – 2025

By Community|2026-03-11T18:35:42-07:00March 12th, 2026|3 Comments

CWR logs encounter with inbound J Pod

By Community|2026-03-11T14:43:50-07:00March 11th, 2026|1 Comment

Did you know? San Juan County processes passport applications at the Courthouse

By Community|2026-03-11T14:33:39-07:00March 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Jurors excused March 16-20

By Community|2026-03-11T12:45:18-07:00March 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Kwiaht: Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

By Community|2026-03-11T11:01:54-07:00March 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Rock Island Communications reaches nearly 7,000 subscribers and secures $16.5 Million grant for broadband expansion

By Community|2026-03-11T10:51:16-07:00March 11th, 2026|1 Comment

America has been rejecting Kings since 1776 | Join us

By Community|2026-03-10T14:24:48-07:00March 10th, 2026|1 Comment

Public Meeting | Limited deer hunting considered for two Orcas Island preserves

By Community|2026-03-10T09:49:16-07:00March 10th, 2026|5 Comments

Resource Center offers free credit education workshop

By Community|2026-03-10T09:40:58-07:00March 10th, 2026|Comments Off

The Whale Museum announces new virtual art class

By Community|2026-03-10T09:33:57-07:00March 10th, 2026|Comments Off

A message from Council Member Fuller | ‘An honor and a privilege’

By Community|2026-03-09T12:45:58-07:00March 9th, 2026|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Four long-term EWUA employees have left in six months

By Community|2026-03-09T11:51:12-07:00March 9th, 2026|2 Comments

OPALCO candidates announced

By Community|2026-03-09T11:41:23-07:00March 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Early Music Festival | Three centuries of folk songs

By Community|2026-03-07T12:28:30-08:00March 8th, 2026|Comments Off

‘Art of the First Nations’ | Honoring the creative legacy from an ancient past

By Community|2026-03-06T15:12:50-08:00March 8th, 2026|Comments Off

You’re invited to OPAL’s Annual Meeting

By Community|2026-03-07T12:12:54-08:00March 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Seasonal opening of Orcas Island Historical Museum

By Community|2026-03-06T11:52:54-08:00March 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 25 – March 3, 2026

By Community|2026-03-05T15:37:18-08:00March 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School kicks off Reading Month with school-wide activity

By Community|2026-03-06T15:06:28-08:00March 6th, 2026|Comments Off

SJIF&R develops 2026-2045 Strategic Plan

By Community|2026-03-05T13:29:29-08:00March 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Garden Club | Learn from expert farmer, Lori Ann David

By Community|2026-03-05T13:19:38-08:00March 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Artist Studio Tour applications are now open

By Community|2026-03-05T13:10:12-08:00March 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Community Church announces new name and permanent commitment to neighbor to neighbor shelter

By Community|2026-03-05T10:46:14-08:00March 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Krebs announces candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff

By Community|2026-03-05T10:03:26-08:00March 5th, 2026|1 Comment

Center for Whale Research is hiring for a new role

By Community|2026-03-04T13:36:27-08:00March 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Beaverton Marsh Preserve stewardship and management plan draft now open for public comment

By Community|2026-03-04T13:24:57-08:00March 4th, 2026|Comments Off

No jury duty for March 9-13

By Community|2026-03-04T13:17:42-08:00March 4th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Orcas

By Community|2026-03-04T11:08:33-08:00March 4th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | British Columbia adopts permanent Daylight Saving Time

By Community|2026-03-03T17:22:46-08:00March 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

2026 San Juan County point in time unhoused count results

By Community|2026-03-03T11:22:03-08:00March 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

OPAL announces first new single-family home construction in 16 years

By Community|2026-03-03T10:48:51-08:00March 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Notice of Town of Friday Harbor special meeting

By Community|2026-03-02T15:31:29-08:00March 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

SJC Monthly News Digest | February 2026

By Community|2026-03-02T10:04:08-08:00March 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Color, nature, whimsy at SJIMA this spring

By Community|2026-03-02T09:56:32-08:00March 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Senior Center hosts 3 S’s of Healthy Aging

By Community|2026-03-02T09:34:34-08:00March 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

OIHS Vikings are the 2B State Chess Champions

By Community|2026-03-02T09:29:54-08:00March 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Popular musicians to return for Chamber Music Festival residency

By Community|2026-03-01T12:25:43-08:00March 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Upcoming/ongoing fun stuff from Senior Center

By Community|2026-03-01T12:12:39-08:00March 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | What EWUA members should pay attention to

By Community|2026-03-01T11:52:38-08:00March 1st, 2026|4 Comments

Guest Opinion | Why we must speak up on deep sea mining in Alaska

By Community|2026-03-01T11:43:47-08:00March 1st, 2026|Comments Off

“Grease” is rolling into Orcas Center this spring

By Community|2026-03-01T11:20:47-08:00March 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Resource Center celebrates cold weather shelter’s impact

By Community|2026-02-28T11:20:37-08:00February 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 18 – 24, 2026

By Community|2026-02-27T19:13:20-08:00February 28th, 2026|Comments Off

The power of teamwork

By Community|2026-02-27T12:38:05-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Photos from Jack Rubel on exhibit at Orcas Library

By Community|2026-02-27T10:55:39-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Christian students share stories, laughter with seniors in reading program

By Community|2026-02-27T10:48:38-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Local democracy at work

By Community|2026-02-27T10:22:44-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Apprenticeship graduates; charging vessels

By Community|2026-02-26T17:29:27-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Finding the Light | Artwork by Paula Capitano at Senior Center

By Community|2026-02-26T13:08:22-08:00February 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Excused from jury duty for March 2-6

By Community|2026-02-25T13:33:25-08:00February 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Breathe Deep—AIR returns April 11

By Community|2026-02-25T12:15:12-08:00February 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Agriculture speakers series

By Community|2026-02-24T15:43:01-08:00February 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responds to fully involved residential structure fire

By Community|2026-02-24T15:26:52-08:00February 24th, 2026|6 Comments

Beaverton Marsh Trail update open house

By Community|2026-02-23T15:30:09-08:00February 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Grandparents for vaccines

By Community|2026-02-23T12:52:38-08:00February 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Free course for caregivers in 2026 on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-02-23T12:42:25-08:00February 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Have ideas to improve building codes & permitting?

By Community|2026-02-21T13:22:13-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen applauds SCOTUS slapping down Trump’s tariffs

By Community|2026-02-21T13:29:06-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Clark Well & Treatment Plant

By Community|2026-02-22T12:45:47-08:00February 22nd, 2026|1 Comment

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