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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

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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

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

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‘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

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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

Cultivating Connections | Register for the 2025 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit

By Community|2025-02-04T12:34:49-08:00February 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Lysistrata interpretation coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2025-02-04T12:21:43-08:00February 4th, 2025|Comments Off

5th annual Grilled Cheese Showdown

By Community|2025-02-04T12:02:48-08:00February 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board Meeting – Cancelled due to weather

By Community|2025-02-04T11:39:15-08:00February 4th, 2025|Comments Off

A storytelling evening with Johnny Moses

By Community|2025-02-03T14:55:03-08:00February 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Odd Fellows’ new manager outlines available services

By Community|2025-02-03T13:14:24-08:00February 3rd, 2025|1 Comment

Attracting birds to your garden

By Community|2025-02-03T12:34:45-08:00February 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

The Fire of Love – 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day event at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-02-02T11:56:08-08:00February 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School hosts Asian food fundraiser for Belize mission trip

By Community|2025-02-02T15:47:08-08:00February 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

High School artists exhibit at Orcas Library

By Community|2025-02-02T13:29:30-08:00February 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Bruce Pavitt in conversation at Orcas Library

By Community|2025-02-02T11:24:05-08:00February 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Virtual WSF public meetings coming up

By Community|2025-02-02T11:10:59-08:00February 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Call for fiber artists at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-02-01T12:36:59-08:00February 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Create your own Valentine’s Day potpourri at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-01-30T16:18:18-08:00February 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | A GiveOrcas thank you from Music Advocacy Group

By Community|2025-02-01T13:02:51-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty | February 3-14, 2025

By Community|2025-02-01T13:00:30-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I can now access Library’s public bathrooms

By Community|2025-02-01T12:50:29-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Community Church severe weather shelter is opening

By Community|2025-02-01T12:41:23-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Garden Club: Preserve walk and backyard bird count

By Community|2025-01-31T22:06:25-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 22 – 28, 2025

By Community|2025-01-31T22:05:34-08:00February 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Odd Fellows Hall community potluck

By Community|2025-01-30T16:35:33-08:00January 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Treasurer announces 2025 tax roll completion

By Community|2025-01-31T11:55:03-08:00January 31st, 2025|5 Comments

San Juan County publishes 2024 Year-In-Review

By Community|2025-01-30T13:55:37-08:00January 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Everyone has an impact | How to start reducing your environmental footprint

By Community|2025-01-30T14:32:20-08:00January 30th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County is prepared for inclement weather – and you should be, too

By Community|2025-01-30T12:54:23-08:00January 30th, 2025|Comments Off

What’s next for renewable energy in San Juan County: Part 3 of 3

By Community|2025-01-30T12:03:26-08:00January 30th, 2025|4 Comments

Guest Opinion | Chaos, cruelty of a wannabe king

By Community|2025-01-30T10:25:13-08:00January 30th, 2025|1 Comment

Aida – Met Opera at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-01-29T13:03:02-08:00January 30th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office statement on immigration issues

By Community|2025-01-29T14:46:32-08:00January 29th, 2025|16 Comments

Exciting News: PlayFest is returning

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LWVWA endorses SB 5400 supporting local news journalism

By Community|2025-01-29T11:50:55-08:00January 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Permit review times, long-range planning, & recruitments

By Community|2025-01-29T11:25:59-08:00January 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Local contractors gather to foster resilient, vibrant shorelines in San Juan County

By Community|2025-01-28T13:34:07-08:00January 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Council sets public hearing for agricultural leases on Conservation Land Bank properties

By Community|2025-01-28T11:54:32-08:00January 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Kick off the new year with a new role

By Community|2025-01-28T11:11:53-08:00January 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Meaning of searing words still relevant to today

By Community|2025-01-27T15:47:51-08:00January 27th, 2025|4 Comments

Town of Friday Harbor shares highlights of 2024

By Community|2025-01-26T21:18:56-08:00January 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Coming up at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-01-26T12:05:20-08:00January 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Two jazz greats at Orcas Center: Frank Vignola and Pasquale Grasso

By Community|2025-01-25T14:42:14-08:00January 26th, 2025|1 Comment

Twelve Songs for Twelve Poets

By Community|2025-01-26T12:48:28-08:00January 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Port of Orcas meeting

By Community|2025-01-25T13:19:04-08:00January 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Simple Buddhism through an interfaith lens

By Community|2025-01-26T10:50:53-08:00January 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 15 – 21, 2025

By Community|2025-01-24T12:49:45-08:00January 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Resource Center supports mental wellness

By Community|2025-01-24T14:03:37-08:00January 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Getting together to get creative

By Community|2025-01-24T13:50:17-08:00January 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Inspiring Young Minds | Angie Millen’s impact at Orcas Christian School

By Community|2025-01-24T13:39:34-08:00January 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

By Community|2025-01-23T13:35:08-08:00January 24th, 2025|Comments Off

SJI Sculpture Park nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best

By Community|2025-01-23T13:22:00-08:00January 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Get your Washington state boating education card

By Community|2025-01-23T13:02:40-08:00January 23rd, 2025|1 Comment

Tosca – Met Opera at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-01-23T12:42:46-08:00January 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Purchasing, Selling, Renovating | What’s next for county buildings and facilities?

By Community|2025-01-23T11:29:51-08:00January 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Connect to birds, to nature, and each other this February

By Community|2025-01-22T13:21:56-08:00January 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Whale Museum announces workshop on Pacific Northwest Sharks

By Community|2025-01-22T12:49:13-08:00January 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Supporting California and preparing locally

By Community|2025-01-22T13:24:07-08:00January 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Excused from Jury Duty: January 27 – February 7, 2025

By Community|2025-01-22T10:56:55-08:00January 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Restoring historic Wilkes expedition names

By Community|2025-01-21T14:29:55-08:00January 21st, 2025|16 Comments

Special night of poetry upcoming

By Community|2025-01-21T13:45:47-08:00January 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Why Native Plants?

By Community|2025-01-21T13:18:28-08:00January 21st, 2025|6 Comments

San Juan County Alliance of Community Land Trusts met in Friday Harbor

By Community|2025-01-21T11:33:49-08:00January 21st, 2025|1 Comment

Health Care District Board to hold meeting

By Community|2025-01-21T11:08:16-08:00January 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Brrrrr! Community Church will open severe weather shelter tonight

By Community|2025-01-21T11:01:31-08:00January 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming Tidal Town Hall has a new location

By Community|2025-01-20T15:10:52-08:00January 20th, 2025|Comments Off

2025 dog licenses available on Orcas

By Community|2025-01-20T11:27:18-08:00January 20th, 2025|Comments Off

WOLFCHILD comes to Orcas Center

By Community|2025-01-19T12:46:41-08:00January 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Conservation Land Bank offers free surplus firewood by lottery

By Community|2025-01-20T11:18:43-08:00January 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Garden Club tool sharpening & pruning workshop

By Community|2025-01-19T14:00:55-08:00January 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas chimney fire on Saturday upgraded to structure fire

By Community|2025-01-21T15:36:59-08:00January 19th, 2025|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Orcas Island supports queer youth

By Community|2025-01-19T13:49:33-08:00January 19th, 2025|3 Comments

Coming up at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-01-19T13:26:51-08:00January 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Community Meeting Recap | Bayhead Creek culvert repair project on Killebrew Lake Rd

By Community|2025-01-19T11:24:55-08:00January 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Getting ready for Medicare?

By Community|2025-01-19T11:05:51-08:00January 19th, 2025|Comments Off

FREE painting sessions on Land Bank Preserves are back

By Community|2025-01-19T10:39:23-08:00January 19th, 2025|Comments Off

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