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Douglas/Bailer Hill Road improvements project on SJI kicks off this April

By Community|2025-03-15T12:42:20-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 5 – 11, 2025

By Community|2025-03-15T11:39:35-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Please pass the pi(e)

By Community|2025-03-14T15:03:50-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps: Joint County and Friday Harbor Town Council Meeting March 12, 2025

By Community|2025-03-14T12:57:40-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Join in ‘Food for Thought’ Salon

By Community|2025-03-14T11:28:57-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Beached bird training session

By Community|2025-03-13T15:39:46-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Chad Kimple offered Fire Chief position

By Community|2025-03-13T14:47:42-07:00March 13th, 2025|2 Comments

No jury duty March 17 – 21

By Community|2025-03-13T13:12:28-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

2025 ADU lottery application cycle opens April 1 – May 15

By Community|2025-03-13T13:09:14-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Council will meet on Lopez March 25

By Community|2025-03-13T13:02:23-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County Point in Time unhoused count results

By Community|2025-03-13T12:58:40-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Deer Harbor Charters expands to Brandt’s Landing Marina

By Community|2025-03-13T12:49:32-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | Health Care District temporary levy lid lift — A financial perspective

By Community|2025-03-12T14:47:46-07:00March 12th, 2025|4 Comments

Rep. Lekanoff to sponsor 2025 Pea Patch capital request town hall

By Community|2025-03-12T13:42:37-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Orcas Island churches invite community to Lenten prayer and soup dinners

By Community|2025-03-12T12:31:30-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Reminder: Cultural Access Program sales tax effective April 1, 2025

By Community|2025-03-12T12:22:02-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Contra Dance coming to Odd Fellows

By Community|2025-03-12T12:14:45-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Time change | Silent protest scheduled for 12:30 pm Sunday in Eastsound

By Community|2025-03-12T12:23:12-07:00March 12th, 2025|3 Comments

Spring cleaning tips for your boat

By Community|2025-03-11T15:09:58-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Local OCS graduate places 4th in Leukemia Fire Fighter Stair Climb

By Community|2025-03-11T14:44:16-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Local Food Access | Nourishing our community

By Community|2025-03-11T12:53:23-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Public meeting on prescribed fire in the San Juan Islands

By Community|2025-03-11T12:28:23-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Garden Club launches Project Blossom

By Community|2025-03-10T12:36:23-07:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

2025 SJC Fair call for vendors & entertainment

By Community|2025-03-09T21:48:12-07:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Thinking through this public health levy

By Community|2025-03-10T10:19:46-07:00March 10th, 2025|7 Comments

The Motive and the Cue from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-08T16:13:24-08:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Too good not to share

By Community|2025-03-09T20:41:36-07:00March 9th, 2025|2 Comments

2025 Comp Plan Update | Climate element and draft official map amendments available for review

By Community|2025-03-08T15:04:38-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Greetings on the Art Path

By Community|2025-03-08T15:40:35-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island HS Chess Team — State 2B Champs

By Community|2025-03-08T13:22:49-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County Parks & Fair announces 2025 camping reservation opening day

By Community|2025-03-08T12:31:10-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-08T15:52:02-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Asleep at the Wheel | Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-08T15:22:36-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Inspirational Aging | A peer support group at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-08T14:57:36-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Lenten Vespers at the Community Church

By Community|2025-03-08T12:35:43-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Getting ready for Medicare?

By Community|2025-03-07T15:09:06-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 26 – March 3, 2025

By Community|2025-03-07T15:52:19-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Local news sources are more valuable than ever

By Community|2025-03-07T14:46:57-08:00March 7th, 2025|2 Comments

Jury excused for March 10-21, 2025

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

San Juan County rejoins the Northwest Clean Air Agency

By Community|2025-03-06T14:41:52-08:00March 6th, 2025|2 Comments

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

By Community|2025-03-06T14:38:09-08:00March 6th, 2025|1 Comment

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|8 Comments

Canoe Island Music Camp with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys

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

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

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

Call for artists at Orcas Center

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

Time to share your Irish-ness in upcoming parade

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

SJC Monthly News Digest – February 2025

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

Me and Anna down in the backyard

By Community|2025-03-04T16:00:37-08:00March 4th, 2025|6 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|Comments Off

Jury duty cancelled for March 3 – 7

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

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

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

Willow cultivation and crafting by Maria Bullock

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

County to test vote counting equipment in March

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

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

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

Island Expressions art show now at Orcas Senior Center

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

Grannie’s Attic 2.0 | A treasure hunt awaits

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

Orcas Artist Studio Tour issues call for artists

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

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|Comments Off

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

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