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Jury excused for March 10-21, 2025

By Community|2025-03-06T14:47:31-08:00March 6th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County rejoins the Northwest Clean Air Agency

By Community|2025-03-06T14:41:52-08:00March 6th, 2025|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | My Constitutional Oath remains binding and honored since 1956

By Community|2025-03-06T14:38:09-08:00March 6th, 2025|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | Vote yes on upcoming ballot measure to keep our Health Clinic operating

By Community|2025-03-05T14:38:31-08:00March 6th, 2025|2 Comments

Canoe Island Music Camp with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys

By Community|2025-03-05T13:22:59-08:00March 5th, 2025|0 Comments

New monthly card game at Orcas Senior Center – ‘Karma’

By Community|2025-03-05T13:08:33-08:00March 5th, 2025|0 Comments

Call for artists at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-05T11:53:33-08:00March 5th, 2025|0 Comments

Time to share your Irish-ness in upcoming parade

By Community|2025-03-05T11:46:32-08:00March 5th, 2025|0 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest – February 2025

By Community|2025-03-05T10:39:37-08:00March 5th, 2025|0 Comments

Me and Anna down in the backyard

By Community|2025-03-04T16:00:37-08:00March 4th, 2025|5 Comments

Public Meeting | Land Bank using prescribed fires to manage wildfire risks & restore ecosystems

By Community|2025-03-04T13:57:12-08:00March 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Jury duty cancelled for March 3 – 7

By Community|2025-03-04T13:52:25-08:00March 4th, 2025|0 Comments

He’s back…and there will be the sound of music…

By Community|2025-03-04T13:44:38-08:00March 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Willow cultivation and crafting by Maria Bullock

By Community|2025-03-03T14:07:20-08:00March 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

County to test vote counting equipment in March

By Community|2025-03-03T13:46:43-08:00March 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

Christopher Peacock named next Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

By Community|2025-03-03T13:41:53-08:00March 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

Island Expressions art show now at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-02T15:12:58-08:00March 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

Grannie’s Attic 2.0 | A treasure hunt awaits

By Community|2025-03-02T14:42:59-08:00March 2nd, 2025|0 Comments

Orcas Artist Studio Tour issues call for artists

By Community|2025-03-02T13:45:50-08:00March 2nd, 2025|0 Comments

Coming to Odd Fellows kitchen | Kainan Kitchen and The Kitchen

By Community|2025-03-01T15:13:47-08:00March 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Island Market is the big cheese

By Community|2025-02-28T13:08:12-08:00March 2nd, 2025|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | Men from Mars

By Community|2025-03-01T15:59:43-08:00March 1st, 2025|6 Comments

Invitation to Climate COMPASS: Your voice matters

By Community|2025-03-01T15:04:05-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Pea Patch Community Campus update

By Community|2025-03-01T14:45:48-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Alex Ramel | Legislative update

By Community|2025-03-01T14:03:05-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

You’re invited to Fire Chief candidates meet and greet

By Community|2025-03-01T13:15:06-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-01T12:11:01-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

New Leaf Café reopens with refreshed seasonal menu, new chef

By Community|2025-03-01T15:15:10-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Join Us! Eastsound Planning Review Committee to review Urban Growth Area updates

By Community|2025-02-28T13:54:16-08:00February 28th, 2025|Comments Off

March Library Art Exhibit

By Community|2025-02-28T13:48:23-08:00February 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Spring is near, but influenza is still here

By Community|2025-02-28T12:16:06-08:00February 28th, 2025|1 Comment

Prima Facie from National Theatre — Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-02-27T14:59:44-08:00February 27th, 2025|Comments Off

You’re Invited! Orcas Fire Chief candidates public meet and greet

By Community|2025-02-27T14:51:57-08:00February 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming | Exhibition of Disaster of Wars series by Kate Geddes

By Community|2025-02-27T13:01:41-08:00February 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Updates from The Exchange

By Community|2025-02-27T11:55:14-08:00February 27th, 2025|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Nancy Carol Frey, 1953 – 2024

By Community|2025-02-27T14:07:57-08:00February 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Goodbye, El Capitan | Islands Oil Spill Association in action

By Community|2025-02-26T15:28:46-08:00February 26th, 2025|2 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council February 25, 2025

By Community|2025-02-26T11:34:21-08:00February 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board to meet tomorrow

By Community|2025-02-25T16:29:50-08:00February 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Local businesses unite to support Orcas Island Public School Music Program

By Community|2025-02-25T14:00:36-08:00February 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Rescheduled Bruce Pavitt program

By Community|2025-02-25T13:01:46-08:00February 25th, 2025|Comments Off

FREE Best of the Fest Night of award-winning short documentaries

By Community|2025-02-24T13:28:38-08:00February 24th, 2025|1 Comment

High winds expected to impact WSF service until tomorrow morning

By Community|2025-02-25T12:57:18-08:00February 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Port Commissioners will meet tomorrow

By Community|2025-02-23T13:44:02-08:00February 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Puffs – A show at Orcas Center for anyone NOT destined to save the world

By Community|2025-02-21T15:24:12-08:00February 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming Senior Center classes

By Community|2025-02-22T14:16:01-08:00February 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Until my last breath, I will not back down

By Community|2025-02-22T11:32:16-08:00February 22nd, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | February 12 – 18, 2025

By Community|2025-02-21T16:06:53-08:00February 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

All about the good

By Community|2025-02-21T16:45:29-08:00February 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Enjoy this Daffodil Frolic at SJI Sculpture Park

By Community|2025-02-21T14:45:12-08:00February 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | May we each continue to support one another

By Community|2025-02-21T14:13:39-08:00February 21st, 2025|Comments Off

OPALCO candidates announced

By Community|2025-02-20T13:01:37-08:00February 20th, 2025|2 Comments

Practitioner applications now open at Orcas Healing Arts Center

By Community|2025-02-20T12:12:08-08:00February 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Early music festival upcoming

By Community|2025-02-20T11:24:18-08:00February 20th, 2025|Comments Off

School music benefit concert to feature beloved island musicians

By Community|2025-02-20T11:11:27-08:00February 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Free Tooth Extraction Clinic

By Community|2025-02-19T14:32:39-08:00February 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board Meeting – Special – February 20, 2025

By Community|2025-02-19T14:25:01-08:00February 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Land Bank February 2025 Meeting & Agenda

By Community|2025-02-19T13:20:37-08:00February 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused for February 24-28

By Community|2025-02-19T12:16:48-08:00February 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Climate COMPASS | Islanders invited to shape San Juan County’s climate future

By Community|2025-02-20T13:04:14-08:00February 19th, 2025|Comments Off

PROCLAMATION | Day of Remembrance February 19, 2025

By Community|2025-02-08T13:45:17-08:00February 19th, 2025|2 Comments

County seeks proposals from transportation service providers for pilot project

By Community|2025-02-18T16:36:27-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

OPALCO meets with County Council: Energy supply will not meet demand

By Community|2025-02-18T14:55:21-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Memoir writing discussion at Orcas Library

By Community|2025-02-18T14:46:03-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Island Health looking for a Medical Assistant

By Community|2025-02-18T14:37:51-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Amid statewide drop in test scores, OCS performance defies the trend

By Community|2025-02-18T14:23:21-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Community Water Taxi requesting support for HB1923

By Community|2025-02-18T14:13:48-08:00February 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming Senior Center events

By Community|2025-02-16T14:39:14-08:00February 16th, 2025|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island nationally recognized for excellence in patient experience

By Community|2025-02-16T11:47:24-08:00February 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board meeting

By Community|2025-02-15T14:01:15-08:00February 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Park & Recreation announces resignation of Commissioner Justin Paulsen

By Community|2025-02-15T13:56:13-08:00February 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Muse Winter | A community art exhibition at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-02-15T12:09:53-08:00February 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Call for candidates: 3-day special filing period for Lopez Metropolitan Park District Commissioners

By Community|2025-02-14T15:42:20-08:00February 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 5 – 11, 2025

By Community|2025-02-14T16:55:27-08:00February 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Prioritizing accessibility & connectivity, County launches newsletters & website update

By Community|2025-02-14T12:56:42-08:00February 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | When will lights go out?

By Community|2025-02-13T15:37:46-08:00February 13th, 2025|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Public Works moves forward with $1.2 million (and growing) storage yard on Shaw despite community resistance

By Community|2025-02-13T15:15:20-08:00February 13th, 2025|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | OPALCO has rung the bell

By Community|2025-02-13T14:49:23-08:00February 13th, 2025|30 Comments

Newly released PBS documentary features local scientist

By Community|2025-02-13T14:24:42-08:00February 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty February 18-21? You’re excused

By Community|2025-02-13T12:23:38-08:00February 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Land Bank Updates | Agricultural leases approved on SJI & two future public hearings set

By Community|2025-02-12T13:26:45-08:00February 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Center seeks a new Executive Director

By Community|2025-02-12T13:18:13-08:00February 12th, 2025|4 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council February 11, 2025

By Community|2025-02-12T12:55:46-08:00February 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen to host telephone town hall on Saturday, February 15 at 1 pm PT

By Community|2025-02-11T14:09:32-08:00February 11th, 2025|Comments Off

‘Ash Smash’ pop-up in February showcases wood firing on Orcas Island

By Community|2025-02-11T12:34:13-08:00February 11th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council February 10, 2025

By Community|2025-02-11T12:12:11-08:00February 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board meeting

By Community|2025-02-10T14:01:01-08:00February 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty cancelled for February 10-24

By Community|2025-02-10T13:01:56-08:00February 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School students collaborate on essay project about pets

By Community|2025-02-10T12:57:36-08:00February 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Reflections on trade, tariffs, and winning

By Community|2025-02-10T12:47:58-08:00February 10th, 2025|4 Comments

Small Plates, Big Table | Community feast at 2025 Agricultural Summit

By Community|2025-02-09T15:39:54-08:00February 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Children’s book written by former OASIS School students has reached Amazon bestseller list

By Community|2025-02-09T14:05:16-08:00February 9th, 2025|2 Comments

Upcoming events at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-02-07T14:56:52-08:00February 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty | FEBRUARY 10-14, 2025

By Community|2025-02-08T16:07:23-08:00February 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Center Art Opening | Fiber and Textile Arts

By Community|2025-02-08T16:10:33-08:00February 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Working Families Tax Credit | Get money back this tax season

By Community|2025-02-08T13:08:57-08:00February 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 29 – February 4, 2025

By Community|2025-02-07T16:05:44-08:00February 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Showing up on Snow Days

By Community|2025-02-07T16:13:41-08:00February 7th, 2025|Comments Off

We the People

By Community|2025-02-07T13:44:16-08:00February 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty: FEBRUARY 10-14, 2025 required to appear

By Community|2025-02-06T14:50:27-08:00February 6th, 2025|Comments Off

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