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Community dental clinics update – Lopez clinics start April 24!

By Community|2025-04-10T14:58:50-07:00April 10th, 2025|0 Comments

Save a spot on Darvill’s first-ever Love+Relationships book club

By Community|2025-04-10T14:34:36-07:00April 10th, 2025|0 Comments

Jury instructions for April 14-25, 2025

By Community|2025-04-10T13:34:53-07:00April 10th, 2025|0 Comments

Get ready for the Spring 2025 Great Islands Cleanup

By Community|2025-04-10T12:47:39-07:00April 10th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County Comp Plan: Get involved!

By Community|2025-04-09T17:59:31-07:00April 9th, 2025|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | I encourage you to vote for Health District levy

By Community|2025-04-09T17:03:23-07:00April 9th, 2025|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | Which side are you on?

By Community|2025-04-08T14:30:56-07:00April 9th, 2025|1 Comment

Health Care District Public Levy Lift informational town hall tomorrow

By Community|2025-04-08T12:07:30-07:00April 8th, 2025|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Temporary health levy will strengthen our island economy

By Community|2025-04-08T11:58:34-07:00April 8th, 2025|0 Comments

JP and OK Rhythm Boys in concert at Library

By Community|2025-04-08T11:49:00-07:00April 8th, 2025|0 Comments

Annual Easter egg hunt returns to Cascade Lake

By Community|2025-04-08T11:41:28-07:00April 8th, 2025|0 Comments

Community Dental Clinics | 2024 impact

By Community|2025-04-08T11:20:37-07:00April 8th, 2025|0 Comments

Community lunches are growing

By Community|2025-04-07T19:35:00-07:00April 8th, 2025|0 Comments

Gathering of Eagles returns to Orcas Island this May

By Community|2025-04-06T14:03:47-07:00April 8th, 2025|1 Comment

Ongoing, upcoming events at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-04-07T13:51:55-07:00April 7th, 2025|0 Comments

SHIBA seeks volunteers to help with Medicare on Orcas

By Community|2025-04-07T13:31:32-07:00April 7th, 2025|0 Comments

Choral Society invites you to Glory, Grandeur & Gospel this May

By Community|2025-04-07T12:40:12-07:00April 7th, 2025|0 Comments

An estimated 1000 islanders gather to say ‘Hands Off’

By Community|2025-04-07T12:22:56-07:00April 7th, 2025|0 Comments

Orcas Christian School returns from service trip to Belize

By Community|2025-04-06T12:42:23-07:00April 7th, 2025|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Additional info on OIHCD temporary levy lid lift

By Community|2025-04-07T11:48:44-07:00April 7th, 2025|5 Comments

Gardeners and Farmers | Regenerate your soil

By Community|2025-04-05T15:15:57-07:00April 7th, 2025|0 Comments

Windborne – Folk vocal excellence at Orcas Center on April 11

By Community|2025-04-06T14:40:45-07:00April 6th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County announces 2025 Hazardous Waste Round-ups this Spring

By Community|2025-04-06T13:54:07-07:00April 6th, 2025|0 Comments

2025 Comp Plan Update: Transportation Element, Plan Intro, & Administration piece ready for review

By Community|2025-04-06T13:43:26-07:00April 6th, 2025|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | More lifeboats or less people?

By Community|2025-04-06T14:23:57-07:00April 6th, 2025|17 Comments

The Importance of Being Earnest from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-04-06T13:08:37-07:00April 6th, 2025|0 Comments

News on State of the Salish Sea | Science Day Tuesday

By Community|2025-04-05T14:55:46-07:00April 6th, 2025|0 Comments

Community feedback requested on 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan

By Community|2025-04-04T15:26:27-07:00April 6th, 2025|1 Comment

Friday Harbor High School students advocate for recycling reform in Olympia

By Community|2025-04-06T10:37:43-07:00April 6th, 2025|0 Comments

Community comes together at Resource Center Health & Wellness Fair

By Community|2025-04-05T13:33:53-07:00April 5th, 2025|1 Comment

Coming to Orcas Center | International Indigenous Forum: “A Welcoming”

By Community|2025-04-05T13:26:38-07:00April 5th, 2025|2 Comments

Get ready for the return of Actors Theater PlayFest!

By Community|2025-04-05T13:06:00-07:00April 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Commerce rescinds funding for tidal energy project after tribal objections

By Community|2025-04-04T15:16:26-07:00April 5th, 2025|2 Comments

Gardening at the Orcas Christian School to make way for spring planting

By Community|2025-04-04T14:40:56-07:00April 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 1, 2025

By Community|2025-04-04T16:59:34-07:00April 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Death by 1000 cuts

By Community|2025-04-04T17:26:49-07:00April 4th, 2025|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Question on Health Care initiative

By Community|2025-04-04T14:46:00-07:00April 4th, 2025|2 Comments

Papademetriou is Artworks featured artist for April.

By Community|2025-04-04T13:22:31-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Kindergarten registration open for 2025-26 school year

By Community|2025-04-04T12:03:17-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming Salish Sea Early Music Festival postponed

By Community|2025-04-04T11:33:16-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Crew rescues person overboard; Summer reservations; Distracted driver awareness

By Community|2025-04-04T11:12:28-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

April 22, 2025, Special Election – Vote! Sign! Send!

By Community|2025-04-03T16:20:08-07:00April 3rd, 2025|1 Comment

Project Update: | Bayhead Creek Culvert project on Killebrew Lake Rd prepares for fall construction

By Community|2025-04-03T15:53:44-07:00April 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why we should support Health District

By Community|2025-04-03T13:07:02-07:00April 3rd, 2025|11 Comments

Spring 2025 Great Islands Clean-Up | Think global, act local

By Community|2025-04-02T15:36:01-07:00April 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Resolutions of support for OIHCD Levy passed by Orcas Community Resource Center, Lopez Island Hospital District

By Community|2025-04-02T14:50:03-07:00April 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

National IMLS funding cuts have impacts on island libraries

By Community|2025-04-02T13:23:46-07:00April 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Garden Club | Victorian ideas for the modern shade garden

By Community|2025-04-02T13:24:11-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps: County Council March 31, 2025

By Community|2025-04-02T12:04:59-07:00April 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

County Council selects operators for marine transportation pilot project

By Community|2025-04-02T11:59:04-07:00April 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Jurors excused, April 7 – 11

By Community|2025-04-02T11:52:55-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Reminder: Auction event for Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey coming to Orcas this Friday

By Community|2025-04-01T14:54:04-07:00April 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Securing Your Farm’s Future | Legal tools for farm succession

By Community|2025-04-01T14:46:58-07:00April 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Vote Yes on the Orcas Health Care District Levy – Proposition 1

By Community|2025-04-01T14:03:16-07:00April 1st, 2025|2 Comments

Spring has sprung – and so have noxious weeds

By Community|2025-04-01T13:21:11-07:00April 1st, 2025|Comments Off

OPALCO’s member appreciation event celebrating local power

By Community|2025-04-01T13:57:22-07:00April 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Safety reminders for Douglas/Bailer Hill Rd improvement project on SJI

By Community|2025-04-01T12:50:56-07:00April 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Discover drumming and/or middle eastern dance at your Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-31T13:53:45-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Concerns about the Rosario Tidal Energy Project

By Community|2025-03-31T13:29:04-07:00March 31st, 2025|21 Comments

Letter to Editor | In response to ‘a life diminished’

By Community|2025-03-31T13:13:57-07:00March 31st, 2025|6 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest – March 2025

By Community|2025-03-31T13:00:07-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Earth Day Month in the San Juans

By Community|2025-03-31T12:52:51-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Dr. Strangelove from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-30T15:33:19-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Island Expressions art show at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-30T15:25:59-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

A treasure hunt awaits at return of Grannie’s Attic 2.0

By Community|2025-03-30T15:20:13-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Annual student art exhibit April 25 – May 19, 2025

By Community|2025-03-30T12:30:28-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Legal tools for farm succession: Securing your farm’s future

By Community|2025-03-30T12:05:07-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

The Whale Museum opens registration for its 2025 Gear Up Workshop

By Community|2025-03-30T11:49:07-07:00March 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island athletes shine at Mt. Vernon meet despite weather forecast surprise

By Community|2025-03-29T16:34:37-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Ramel | Keeping Washington strong. Proposed budgets are live

By Community|2025-03-29T14:34:14-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

OPALCO files draft license application with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

By Community|2025-03-29T12:20:31-07:00March 29th, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-29T12:01:54-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

County 4-H teen delegates excel at Know Your Government Conference

By Community|2025-03-29T10:49:21-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Fun, free Rotary Spelling Bee is back

By Community|2025-03-29T10:48:44-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

What is the price of eggs at the Food Bank?

By Community|2025-03-29T11:02:04-07:00March 28th, 2025|5 Comments

Library exhibit | Remembering a talented photographer

By Community|2025-03-28T13:41:49-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Spring conditions

By Community|2025-03-28T13:23:01-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council, March 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-27T18:28:49-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District public levy lift informational town hall

By Community|2025-03-27T13:54:36-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

County moves through essential public facility siting process on Shaw

By Community|2025-03-27T12:47:17-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island School Board vacancy announcement

By Community|2025-03-27T12:48:35-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Town & County Councils discuss affordable housing, Comp Plan Updates, and more at joint meeting

By Community|2025-03-26T13:01:25-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

“Food for Thought” Salon on AI has been CANCELLED

By Community|2025-03-26T12:52:12-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused for March 31 – April 4

By Community|2025-03-26T12:28:32-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

OHS alumnus commissioned as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant

By Community|2025-03-26T12:24:07-07:00March 26th, 2025|3 Comments

County Council renews agreement with Lopez Solid Waste

By Community|2025-03-26T12:01:05-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care Board will meet Wednesday

By Community|2025-03-25T15:20:25-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Safeguarding democratic norms in uncertain times

By Community|2025-03-25T14:17:37-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Immerse yourself in a whimsical world while supporting the arts on Orcas

By Community|2025-03-25T14:03:10-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

In Memoriam | In loving memory of Ingrid Genevieve McClinton

By Community|2025-03-25T12:41:14-07:00March 25th, 2025|8 Comments

FAQs: Emergency interisland passenger-only transportation services

By Community|2025-03-25T11:56:23-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Porcelain War to screen on Lopez, San Juan Friday evening

By Community|2025-03-24T12:36:07-07:00March 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Share your original song at upcoming/ongoing Library group

By Community|2025-03-24T11:44:08-07:00March 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming Senior Center classes

By Community|2025-03-24T14:49:09-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Life diminished

By Community|2025-03-23T13:22:51-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Island Hearing services at Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-23T12:00:33-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Silent protest to again take to Eastsound streets

By Community|2025-03-23T11:50:27-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Vanya from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-22T12:02:53-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Island athletes brave elements in first track meet of the season

By Community|2025-03-22T15:14:08-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Port of Orcas meeting on Monday

By Community|2025-03-22T14:25:07-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

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