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Encounter #42 • Bigg’s killer whales T46Bs + T100s

By Community|2026-06-25T14:36:37-07:00June 27th, 2026|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | June 17 – 23, 2026

By Community|2026-06-26T15:07:59-07:00June 27th, 2026|0 Comments

Library Youth Program | How about a free chess workshop?

By Community|2026-06-26T14:06:12-07:00June 26th, 2026|0 Comments

Orcas Christian School summer carnival set for community celebration

By Community|2026-06-26T13:11:20-07:00June 26th, 2026|0 Comments

Actors Theater to bring ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ to Grange stage

By Community|2026-06-26T13:02:49-07:00June 26th, 2026|0 Comments

Environmental comedy show comes to Friday Harbor

By Community|2026-06-26T12:49:09-07:00June 26th, 2026|0 Comments

Licensing and Recording office closure

By Community|2026-06-26T12:39:33-07:00June 26th, 2026|3 Comments

Surge in oil tanker traffic threatens Salish Sea, Southern Resident Orcas, and shoreline communities

By Community|2026-06-25T16:41:05-07:00June 25th, 2026|4 Comments

Biggs encounter logged by Center for Whale Research

By Community|2026-06-25T14:19:47-07:00June 25th, 2026|0 Comments

Here’s what’s happening at Senior Center in July

By Community|2026-06-25T13:42:48-07:00June 25th, 2026|0 Comments

Island Health issues community statement on physician transition

By Community|2026-06-25T13:34:23-07:00June 25th, 2026|0 Comments

No jurors needed June 29 – July 3

By Community|2026-06-25T13:10:34-07:00June 25th, 2026|0 Comments

County to test vote counting equipment in July

By Community|2026-06-24T10:36:34-07:00June 24th, 2026|Comments Off

June 24 Council meeting live stream experiencing technical difficulties

By Community|2026-06-24T09:39:09-07:00June 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Health Care District board to meet tomorrow

By Community|2026-06-23T14:58:29-07:00June 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener

By Community|2026-06-23T13:52:15-07:00June 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Resource Center seeks volunteers for financial literacy programs

By Community|2026-06-23T13:22:22-07:00June 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Orcas Fire seeks to fill immediate commissioner vacancy

By Community|2026-06-23T12:28:46-07:00June 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Community called to action after European Green Crab detected on Orcas

By Community|2026-06-22T14:23:31-07:00June 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

The Island Gardener, June 2026

By Community|2026-06-21T08:40:41-07:00June 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Salish Sea Early Music Festival returns on June 30

By Community|2026-06-21T08:33:24-07:00June 21st, 2026|Comments Off

UPDATED | Art Show opening on Friday, July 3 | “The Ones That Made It”

By Community|2026-06-20T16:35:51-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

The Snake and the Whale screening, finale to Orca Action Month on June 26

By Community|2026-06-20T16:05:55-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Celebrate this July weekend concert at Village Green

By Community|2026-06-20T15:46:14-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Walking tours scheduled for OPAL neighborhoods

By Community|2026-06-20T16:29:12-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Improv class showcase coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2026-06-20T14:54:44-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Port to meet on Monday, June 22

By Community|2026-06-19T14:31:24-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 10 – 16, 2026

By Community|2026-06-20T15:20:45-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Reconnect as Turtleback reaches 20 years

By Community|2026-06-19T12:37:47-07:00June 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Easy to be ‘hard’

By Community|2026-06-19T11:54:15-07:00June 19th, 2026|2 Comments

Celebrating Juneteenth

By Community|2026-06-19T11:44:07-07:00June 19th, 2026|Comments Off

A new calf joins L Pod

By Community|2026-06-18T15:38:00-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

LEADing into Summer

By Community|2026-06-18T15:27:55-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Get Ready | First outdoor summer concert is June 28

By Community|2026-06-18T12:59:32-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Join Orcas Hotel for live music every Sunday

By Community|2026-06-18T12:48:59-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required for June 22-26

By Community|2026-06-18T12:39:23-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

The Exchange update

By Community|2026-06-18T12:09:42-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | About that dirt on Shaw

By Community|2026-06-18T11:52:04-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Request for written public comment for Orcas Island Health Care District meeting

By Community|2026-06-17T16:22:31-07:00June 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Antidote Dance Party | Celebrate the sun in Orcas Center black box

By Community|2026-06-17T12:48:31-07:00June 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Maximize your future | Essential estate planning workshop

By Community|2026-06-17T12:23:25-07:00June 17th, 2026|Comments Off

EWUA meeting marked by escalating calls for transparency, accountability, leadership change

By Community|2026-06-17T12:15:19-07:00June 17th, 2026|2 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at 2026 OIGC Tour Gardens

By Community|2026-06-16T15:09:22-07:00June 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Marine Surveys | Science and stewardship in action

By Community|2026-06-15T12:43:39-07:00June 15th, 2026|Comments Off

County recognizes Juneteenth with proclamation and a day of observance

By Community|2026-06-15T12:38:07-07:00June 15th, 2026|1 Comment

Tuesday’s EWUA board meeting is a ‘must attend’

By Community|2026-06-13T14:37:53-07:00June 13th, 2026|2 Comments

SJI Museum of Art | SJIMA Summer Exhibitions June 12

By Community|2026-06-15T13:22:04-07:00June 13th, 2026|Comments Off

A benefit of prioritizing natural areas for conservation without public access

By Community|2026-06-13T12:59:36-07:00June 13th, 2026|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | June 3 – 9, 2026

By Community|2026-06-13T12:54:18-07:00June 13th, 2026|Comments Off

The Big Chautauqua show is coming to Odd Fellows Hall

By Community|2026-06-12T14:10:11-07:00June 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Join Us for Orca Sing 2026

By Community|2026-06-12T13:54:46-07:00June 12th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Relief boats on standby for World Cup; $150 fine for line-cutting; schedule updates; music on board for 75th anniversary

By Community|2026-06-11T16:28:29-07:00June 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | WA lawmakers should get involved as AI data centers sprout

By Community|2026-06-11T12:47:57-07:00June 11th, 2026|8 Comments

Stand-up comedy night with acclaimed comic Adam Cayton-Holland at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-06-11T10:42:46-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Environment Stewardship community-wide climate survey

By Community|2026-06-12T12:41:52-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounters Bigg’s killer whales and humpbacks

By Community|2026-06-11T10:14:04-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council regular meeting, June 9, 2026

By Community|2026-06-11T09:46:48-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Hotdogs, ice cream and community thank you

By Community|2026-06-11T09:35:08-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

What is the capacity of Nantucket | The question no one wants to, or can’t, answer

By Community|2026-06-12T14:10:55-07:00June 10th, 2026|2 Comments

Community Survey | Human Services Transportation Plan

By Community|2026-06-10T15:46:59-07:00June 10th, 2026|1 Comment

Lopez Island Friends meeting speaks out on failures of US Government

By Community|2026-06-10T15:16:22-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Islanders encouraged to participate in transportation survey

By Community|2026-06-10T12:38:39-07:00June 10th, 2026|1 Comment

OIPC announces 9th Annual Pickleball Tournament

By Community|2026-06-10T12:31:36-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Local pilots to compete in Annual Air Race Classic

By Community|2026-06-10T11:12:42-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County publishes the ‘Budget in Brief’ to summarize the 2026 budget

By Community|2026-06-10T10:49:45-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Community show | “Color, Texture & Pattern” will be on display from June 26 to July 28

By Community|2026-06-10T10:45:00-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

County issues Pride Month proclamation in recognition of LGBTQIA+ community in the islands

By Community|2026-06-09T16:01:58-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Monthly training brings oil spill volunteers to Orcas Island Marina

By Community|2026-06-09T15:55:24-07:00June 9th, 2026|2 Comments

Orcas Center summer concert series announced

By Community|2026-06-09T15:08:22-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Council discusses budget priorities, planning for 2027 budget amidst funding challenges

By Community|2026-06-09T14:53:41-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Land Bank Commission monthly meeting scheduled

By Community|2026-06-09T12:48:48-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Bring back our family physician

By Community|2026-06-09T12:43:31-07:00June 9th, 2026|2 Comments

Art Talk event coming up at Crow Valley Gallery

By Community|2026-06-09T12:21:30-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound & Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25

By Community|2026-06-09T12:38:25-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Tickets now available for 2026 Orcas Island Garden Tour

By Community|2026-06-08T11:01:08-07:00June 8th, 2026|Comments Off

Free workshop for writers at Orcas Library

By Community|2026-06-08T10:51:07-07:00June 8th, 2026|Comments Off

Help us celebrate the Class of 2026 at Baccalaureate

By Community|2026-06-07T13:47:35-07:00June 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Seven Sisters: Return of the Matriarchy coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2026-06-07T12:40:01-07:00June 7th, 2026|Comments Off

School music rings in summer on a high note

By Community|2026-06-07T12:28:28-07:00June 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Happy Pride from Orcas Island Pride

By Community|2026-06-08T13:04:03-07:00June 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Strengthening civic culture on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-06-06T12:42:59-07:00June 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Zuckerberg’s Launchpad visits Orcas Island

By Community|2026-06-06T12:08:15-07:00June 6th, 2026|6 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | May 27 – June 1, 2025

By Community|2026-06-05T21:19:04-07:00June 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Legacies of D-Day | June 6, 1944

By Community|2026-06-04T15:51:04-07:00June 6th, 2026|5 Comments

SJC Health & Community Services announces staffing reduction due to state grant funding cut

By Community|2026-06-05T12:36:13-07:00June 5th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council May 26 regular meeting

By Community|2026-06-04T12:35:16-07:00June 4th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Board of Health, May 20, 2026

By Community|2026-06-04T12:24:54-07:00June 4th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan Island Sculpture Park to unveil three new sculptures

By Community|2026-06-04T11:04:45-07:00June 4th, 2026|Comments Off

You’re invited to Orcas Island Community Church to meet new pastor

By Community|2026-06-04T10:50:46-07:00June 4th, 2026|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Robert (Bob) Alden Littlewood

By Community|2026-06-03T19:01:35-07:00June 4th, 2026|1 Comment

School bus shuttle will be available for graduation

By Community|2026-06-03T14:44:14-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

What should you do if you’re offered free medical services?

By Community|2026-06-03T14:31:58-07:00June 3rd, 2026|1 Comment

Another EWUA operator resigns

By Community|2026-06-03T14:18:12-07:00June 3rd, 2026|11 Comments

Get help paying for Medicare

By Community|2026-06-03T12:37:11-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for June 8-12

By Community|2026-06-03T12:25:20-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener

By Community|2026-06-03T12:22:13-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County announces 2026 Home Fund notice of funds available

By Community|2026-06-03T12:14:10-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Orca Action Month film series brings free documentary screenings to San Juans

By Community|2026-06-02T14:25:57-07:00June 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Pamela Wright retirement set for June 20

By Community|2026-06-02T14:10:05-07:00June 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Library invites community to 4th annual summer nature sketching event

By Community|2026-06-02T14:03:31-07:00June 2nd, 2026|Comments Off