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San Juan County announces annual road striping maintenance

By Community|2026-09-02T13:21:46-07:00September 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

New tool helps San Juan County emergency agencies respond to wildland fires

By Community|2026-09-02T11:50:26-07:00September 2nd, 2026|1 Comment

Audition notice for Kids Got Talent at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-09-02T10:13:40-07:00September 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

CWR encounter with L pod

By Community|2026-09-01T10:13:38-07:00September 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Coming to Emmanuel | Mystical Christianity, a deeper look at an ancient tradition

By Community|2026-09-02T10:04:47-07:00September 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Search underway for missing person in Mt. Woolard Area

By Community|2026-09-02T09:56:13-07:00September 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Beaverton Marsh Trail update II open house

By Community|2026-09-01T15:09:49-07:00September 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Artworks featured artist for September is Shawna Marie Franklin

By Community|2026-09-01T13:02:28-07:00September 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Center for Whale Research encounter with J and L Pods

By Community|2026-09-01T10:01:36-07:00September 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Local Poetry | O Canada, we can see thee

By Community|2026-09-01T09:49:46-07:00September 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Local businesses launch 5th annual $15,000 match for Orcas Community Resource Center

By Community|2026-09-01T09:43:39-07:00September 1st, 2026|0 Comments

2026 Wooden Boat Rendezvous coming up

By Community|2026-08-31T16:19:23-07:00August 31st, 2026|0 Comments

Survey Results | Assessment for dementia friendly needs on Orcas

By Community|2026-08-31T12:30:53-07:00August 31st, 2026|0 Comments

League of Women Voters | County Council regular meeting, August 25, 2026

By Community|2026-08-30T11:03:38-07:00August 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District to hold special board meeting on Monday

By Community|2026-08-29T12:07:39-07:00August 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Council letter to community | Increased oil tanker traffic in Salish Sea

By Community|2026-08-28T15:49:06-07:00August 28th, 2026|2 Comments

Update and construction schedule for Port of Orcas runway rehabilitation

By Community|2026-08-28T12:03:13-07:00August 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Auditor’s Office presents 2027 Preliminary Budget to Council

By Community|2026-08-28T11:11:35-07:00August 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Strike up your band skills with Orcas Community Band

By Community|2026-08-28T11:05:57-07:00August 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Council letter to community | Increased oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea

By Community|2026-08-28T10:05:33-07:00August 28th, 2026|4 Comments

Grannie’s Holiday Sale and more at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2026-08-27T14:05:59-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Center is now overseeing local dance programming

By Community|2026-08-27T13:24:59-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Free farm and ranch succession workshop offered Oct. 29 in Friday Harbor

By Community|2026-08-27T13:03:00-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

OCS welcomes new staff, embraces ‘Love in Action’ theme for new school year

By Community|2026-08-27T12:46:16-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Lend your voice to Choral Society as Fall/Winter season begins

By Community|2026-08-27T12:27:14-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Know Naloxone training event coming to Orcas Fire

By Community|2026-08-27T12:48:06-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Works of Barbara Evans at Library for September

By Community|2026-08-26T10:21:48-07:00August 26th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

By Community|2026-08-26T09:42:11-07:00August 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Yogalele returns to Madrona Room

By Community|2026-08-26T09:38:37-07:00August 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen | Guaranteed care, no matter your zip code

By Community|2026-08-26T09:29:08-07:00August 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Crow Valley School Museum | Last day of the season Sept. 5

By Community|2026-08-26T08:43:34-07:00August 26th, 2026|1 Comment

Beaverton Marsh Trail Update II | Open House September 2

By Community|2026-08-25T11:37:50-07:00August 25th, 2026|Comments Off

2026 Fall Native Wildflower Sale

By Community|2026-08-25T11:01:31-07:00August 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Library seeks input from caregivers, seniors with disabilities

By Community|2026-08-25T09:51:04-07:00August 25th, 2026|Comments Off

K Pod back in the Salish Sea

By Community|2026-08-24T13:27:21-07:00August 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Clinic new providers meet & greet September 22, 2026

By Community|2026-08-25T09:43:14-07:00August 24th, 2026|2 Comments

2027 preliminary budget to be presented to Council at August 25th meeting

By Community|2026-08-24T10:36:54-07:00August 24th, 2026|1 Comment

General Mojo’s to play final Orcas Center summer concert on Aug. 30

By Community|2026-08-24T10:32:03-07:00August 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Garden Club Presentation | Gardening with mushrooms

By Community|2026-08-23T14:52:36-07:00August 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Washington State Department of Commerce federal grants workshop

By Community|2026-08-22T20:57:51-07:00August 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Art Show opening on Friday, August 28 | Peter Carlson, “Me Here You There”

By Community|2026-08-22T12:19:34-07:00August 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Questions and commitments

By Community|2026-08-22T12:05:13-07:00August 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Prospective Critical Areas Ordinance update process

By Community|2026-08-22T11:57:52-07:00August 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

JP and OK Rhythm Boys coming to Orcas Isle Cider

By Community|2026-08-20T21:44:58-07:00August 21st, 2026|Comments Off

POSTPONED | August 26 Clinic expansion town hall

By Community|2026-08-20T21:42:22-07:00August 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Upcoming Garden Club Event | Flower pressing workshop with Tony Suruda

By Community|2026-08-20T23:59:54-07:00August 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Port Commission to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-08-20T12:12:52-07:00August 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Center Community Art Show | “Light and Shadow”

By Community|2026-08-20T11:45:43-07:00August 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Worship Outloud is back

By Community|2026-08-20T11:10:51-07:00August 20th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Conservation Land Bank farmland property proposed for sale

By Community|2026-08-20T11:04:29-07:00August 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Ingman is grateful for election landslide & ready for work ahead

By Community|2026-08-20T10:58:54-07:00August 20th, 2026|3 Comments

Jurors excused for August 24-28

By Community|2026-08-20T10:37:41-07:00August 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Gardening with mushrooms in the PNW Garden Club presentation

By Community|2026-08-19T12:43:11-07:00August 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Jazz Festival is back for a new season

By Community|2026-08-19T12:24:05-07:00August 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Understanding Alzheimer’s | A conversation with Dr. Robert Rubey

By Community|2026-08-19T12:13:18-07:00August 19th, 2026|Comments Off

School District paving progresses across campus

By Community|2026-08-18T14:00:55-07:00August 18th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR Encounter with Biggs

By Community|2026-08-18T13:50:12-07:00August 18th, 2026|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank meets on Friday

By Community|2026-08-18T13:33:40-07:00August 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Town to hold special meeting with County Council

By Community|2026-08-18T13:28:00-07:00August 18th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County outdoor burn ban notice

By Community|2026-08-17T16:11:15-07:00August 17th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR Encounter #59 | Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-08-15T14:28:44-07:00August 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Questions worth asking at EWUA Board meeting tomorrow

By Community|2026-08-18T08:24:43-07:00August 17th, 2026|2 Comments

CWR encounter #58 • Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-08-15T14:22:07-07:00August 16th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounter #57 | Bigg’s Killer Whales

By Community|2026-08-15T14:15:50-07:00August 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Dr. Triplett to hold free tooth extraction clinic

By Community|2026-08-13T12:39:45-07:00August 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Ferry Alert | Ana/SJs- Service during San Juan County Fair, Aug. 13-16

By Community|2026-08-13T12:23:33-07:00August 13th, 2026|Comments Off

The Exchange update | August 2026

By Community|2026-08-13T11:12:41-07:00August 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Jurors required to report, beginning Monday

By Community|2026-08-13T10:32:06-07:00August 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Garden Club upcoming fall events

By Community|2026-08-13T10:33:34-07:00August 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Results of 56th annual Shaw Island Classic race

By Community|2026-08-12T16:14:30-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Twice-rescued Humpback calf returns to Salish Sea

By Community|2026-08-12T15:29:53-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Basic hygiene items make a difference for Orcas families

By Community|2026-08-12T13:09:36-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Kid Faire and Up Up Up! in its last Orcas performance

By Community|2026-08-12T11:24:44-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Art opening to feature paintings, sculpture works of Ayame Bullock

By Community|2026-08-12T11:17:40-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen presses ICE for answers about Ferndale facility

By Community|2026-08-11T21:16:28-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

UPDATED | At Odd Fellows | An evening with educator and author Jackson Katz, Ph.D.

By Community|2026-08-11T18:44:01-07:00August 11th, 2026|3 Comments

OIHCD’s 2026 Strategic Planning Process | Charting the District’s vision

By Community|2026-08-11T14:14:37-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Champions of the Golden Valley film to play in Friday Harbor, Lopez, Shaw Islands

By Community|2026-08-11T12:28:32-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR Encounter #56 | J, K, and L Pod

By Community|2026-08-10T15:52:14-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Auditor seeks volunteers to write opposing statements in Voting Guide for November ballot measures

By Community|2026-08-11T11:55:32-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Board of Health calls for restoration of public health funding

By Community|2026-08-11T10:25:43-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County begins search for next local health officer

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

2026 Wooden Boat Rendezvous coming to Deer Harbor

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

CWR Encounter #55 | Bigg’s Killer Whales

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

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|Comments Off

CWR Encounter #54 | Bigg’s Killer Whales

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

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

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

Be sure to visit County Fair’s Ag tent

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

Working together to feed our island communities

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

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

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

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

These preventive services are free under Medicare

By Community|2026-08-06T12:40:46-07:00August 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

Platters went with pastries by mistake at Market Day bake sale

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