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My adventures into Tai Chi Land: Third of a four-part series

By Community|2023-11-22T12:58:35-08:00November 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Island Garden Club presents Preserving your Garden Bounty

By Community|2023-11-21T14:23:41-08:00November 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Thank you for your service and welcome aboard

By Community|2023-11-21T12:43:24-08:00November 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Rebirth of a beach with big impact

By Community|2023-11-20T14:42:36-08:00November 21st, 2023|1 Comment

NaNoWriMo writing sprint Part 2 coming up at the Library

By Community|2023-11-20T15:03:41-08:00November 20th, 2023|Comments Off

And away we go!

By Community|2023-11-20T14:29:50-08:00November 20th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County responds to public’s feedback on Destination Management Plan

By Community|2023-11-20T13:53:18-08:00November 20th, 2023|4 Comments

Guest Opinion | Why is San Juan County not talking about ecological overshoot?

By Community|2023-11-20T13:47:01-08:00November 20th, 2023|5 Comments

Montessori’s festive wreaths are back to kick off the season

By Community|2023-11-20T13:09:55-08:00November 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project is a looming environmental disaster

By Community|2023-11-22T14:40:18-08:00November 20th, 2023|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Office investigating hunting accident on Lopez

By Community|2023-11-20T11:39:59-08:00November 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Two educational opportunities from Island Health at Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-19T12:02:18-08:00November 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Join Rosedanie and other Orcas Islanders in bringing food security to Haitians

By Community|2023-11-19T12:36:54-08:00November 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Handmade Craft Market coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2023-11-19T12:18:13-08:00November 19th, 2023|Comments Off

First-ever showcase of multi-island student artwork coming up

By Community|2023-11-19T11:52:12-08:00November 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Island’s annual holiday fundraising campaign, GIVE ORCAS, opens Nov 20

By Community|2023-11-17T13:23:42-08:00November 19th, 2023|Comments Off

In English / Spanish | Open enrollment is here through Washington Healthplanfinder

By Community|2023-11-18T18:22:13-08:00November 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Come see the ‘friendship fish’ mosaic at SJI Sculpture Park

By Community|2023-11-17T12:30:51-08:00November 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Wooly Winter Pop Up begins next week at Lum Farm

By Community|2023-11-17T11:23:54-08:00November 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 8 – 13, 2023

By Community|2023-11-17T15:15:29-08:00November 18th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office accredited for highest professional standards of policing

By Community|2023-11-17T14:42:46-08:00November 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Recapping the 2023 annual EWUA members meeting

By Community|2023-11-17T12:43:52-08:00November 17th, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Congrats to Kate Hansen on her Fire Commission victory

By Community|2023-11-17T10:24:26-08:00November 17th, 2023|7 Comments

Health Care District seeking a maintenance handyman

By Community|2023-11-16T11:09:58-08:00November 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Dolly Parton album launch party at library

By Community|2023-11-16T10:53:55-08:00November 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Cozy up to the upcoming Winter Night Market on Orcas

By Community|2023-11-16T10:42:29-08:00November 16th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County to move to .gov domain for enhanced cybersecurity

By Community|2023-11-16T10:28:50-08:00November 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Safety tips: OIFR wants you to stay safe during winter weather

By Community|2023-11-16T10:11:02-08:00November 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Rekindling adventure: Climbing adventures with Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-15T14:44:55-08:00November 15th, 2023|1 Comment

Made in the San Juans winter holiday online market and auction coming up

By Community|2023-11-15T14:36:14-08:00November 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Art for Orcas Kids art classes selected to make Governor’s Mansion holiday ornaments

By Community|2023-11-15T12:59:25-08:00November 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Island School District music program inspires local youth

By Community|2023-11-15T14:20:34-08:00November 15th, 2023|2 Comments

The day federal agents busted PNW’s prolific bootlegger

By Community|2023-11-14T14:17:55-08:00November 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Health Care District Board to hold public budget, levy hearing tomorrow

By Community|2023-11-14T15:03:15-08:00November 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Island Health Emergency Department renovations underway

By Community|2023-11-14T14:55:02-08:00November 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Odd Fellows delivers a cord of firewood to raffle winner

By Community|2023-11-14T14:04:22-08:00November 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Most recent election results

By Community|2023-11-14T10:32:48-08:00November 14th, 2023|2 Comments

County Manager Mike Thomas stepping down after 10 years of public service in the islands

By Community|2023-11-13T17:12:37-08:00November 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I intend to vote ‘Yes’ on this budget

By Community|2023-11-13T16:13:19-08:00November 13th, 2023|8 Comments

Have you ever heard such a thing? Olga Symphony is back for its beloved holiday concert

By Community|2023-11-12T17:47:09-08:00November 13th, 2023|1 Comment

Welcome to Medicare presentation at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-12T17:46:43-08:00November 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Art is alive at Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-11T15:52:38-08:00November 12th, 2023|Comments Off

They captured our hearts this summer, now they’re back for music residency

By Community|2023-11-11T16:13:15-08:00November 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Upcoming Meeting of the Minds topic: “Monitoring Wild Salmonid Runs on Orcas Island”

By Community|2023-11-11T15:18:59-08:00November 12th, 2023|Comments Off

John Jorgenson brings bluegrass supergroup to Orcas Center

By Community|2023-11-08T10:18:35-08:00November 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Community Dodgeball is back with prizes, bakesale, fun

By Community|2023-11-11T14:39:29-08:00November 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Community Resource Center keeping islanders warm & clean through Coates Programs

By Community|2023-11-11T14:16:12-08:00November 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 1 – 6, 2023

By Community|2023-11-10T16:31:50-08:00November 11th, 2023|Comments Off

On-demand Friday Harbor Film Festival awards announced

By Community|2023-11-10T14:51:29-08:00November 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Future of Mercy Flights gets a boost with new students

By Community|2023-11-10T14:39:02-08:00November 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Welcome back to normal Orcas life: Community Thanksgiving potluck has returned

By Community|2023-11-10T14:26:40-08:00November 10th, 2023|1 Comment

Bumpy landing

By Community|2023-11-10T14:19:08-08:00November 10th, 2023|Comments Off

We want to hear from you: Take the Community Health Survey

By Community|2023-11-10T14:00:51-08:00November 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Island Lions Club announces a community fundraiser for Orcas Fire Department equipment

By Community|2023-11-10T17:23:34-08:00November 9th, 2023|5 Comments

Call for island gifts and services for Made in the San Juans winter holiday online auction

By Community|2023-11-09T13:41:28-08:00November 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Ballot count continues, fire levy continues to fail

By Community|2023-11-08T17:23:19-08:00November 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Rotary’s dictionary project is expanding

By Community|2023-11-08T11:11:04-08:00November 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Board of Fire Commissioners will meet tomorrow afternoon

By Community|2023-11-08T11:01:41-08:00November 8th, 2023|Comments Off

My adventures into Tai Chi land: First of a four-part series

By Community|2023-11-07T20:22:57-08:00November 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Flotsam & Jetsam | We’ve got a bee in the house

By Community|2023-11-07T13:00:52-08:00November 7th, 2023|1 Comment

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office issued alert for missing 16 year old, now located in Seattle

By Community|2023-11-07T14:40:11-08:00November 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Island Health earns an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group

By Community|2023-11-07T12:40:29-08:00November 7th, 2023|Comments Off

County Democrats present AG Bob Ferguson at next meeting

By Community|2023-11-07T12:05:32-08:00November 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | A brief, but sweet nap

By Community|2023-11-07T12:01:19-08:00November 7th, 2023|3 Comments

Fire Commission is also holding budget hearing during upcoming special meeting

By Community|2023-11-06T18:50:00-08:00November 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Hops on the Rock Beerfest is back and bigger and better than ever

By Community|2023-11-06T12:42:57-08:00November 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Hearing, speech, deafness presentation at Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-05T16:50:26-08:00November 6th, 2023|Comments Off

You can yoga and you can ukulele at Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-09T12:42:36-08:00November 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Dementia Friendly Orcas sponsors power of attorney talk

By Community|2023-11-05T16:24:39-08:00November 5th, 2023|Comments Off

OISD to honor all who have served

By Community|2023-11-05T16:27:27-08:00November 5th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners will meet on Thursday

By Community|2023-11-04T13:53:12-07:00November 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Be sure to read this, especially if you have not yet voted

By Community|2023-11-04T13:23:28-07:00November 4th, 2023|27 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 25 – 31, 2023

By Community|2023-11-03T13:39:09-07:00November 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Watch FHFF Award winners on-demand through November 5

By Community|2023-11-03T12:32:32-07:00November 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Reasons why Toni Knudson has my vote

By Community|2023-11-03T13:03:36-07:00November 3rd, 2023|2 Comments

Latest from Lekanoff | Update on environmental work taking place

By Community|2023-11-03T11:55:26-07:00November 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Artworks will feature works by Carl Buttke through November

By Community|2023-11-02T15:06:59-07:00November 2nd, 2023|Comments Off

Choral Society Messiah to showcase Orcas talents, including yours

By Community|2023-11-02T14:54:59-07:00November 2nd, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue seeking candidates to join the volunteer ranks

By Community|2023-11-02T14:33:10-07:00November 2nd, 2023|Comments Off

Polyrhythmics’ bold, funk rhythms coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2023-11-02T14:11:07-07:00November 2nd, 2023|Comments Off

County and Town send open letter to state officials regarding impacts of poor ferry service

By Community|2023-11-04T13:14:16-07:00November 2nd, 2023|16 Comments

Fall Auction is now underway at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2023-11-01T15:21:40-07:00November 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Berry Delicious! Learn best practices for growing tasty strawberries & blueberries in your backyard

By Community|2023-11-01T14:10:09-07:00November 1st, 2023|1 Comment

Salmonberry invites community to participate in upcoming Lantern Walk

By Community|2023-11-01T13:44:16-07:00November 1st, 2023|2 Comments

Notice: A Bat has tested positive for rabies in San Juan County

By Community|2023-11-02T20:22:49-07:00November 1st, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | My vote for Kate Hansen is well-considered

By Community|2023-11-01T12:06:26-07:00November 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Get together and make jewelry at Senior Center

By Community|2023-10-31T14:43:05-07:00November 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Writers: Come to the library this Friday evening to share your work

By Community|2023-10-31T14:51:28-07:00October 31st, 2023|Comments Off

Socrates Cafe is back on Senior Center schedule — tomorrow

By Community|2023-10-31T14:39:43-07:00October 31st, 2023|Comments Off

They’re ba-a-a-a-ack

By Community|2023-10-31T14:32:35-07:00October 31st, 2023|Comments Off

OISD launches informal community conversations at Tidepool

By Community|2023-10-31T14:08:08-07:00October 31st, 2023|Comments Off

Lorna retiring from Driftwood Flowers & Nursery

By Community|2023-10-31T12:32:39-07:00October 31st, 2023|45 Comments

Are you ready for our first annual all-island NaNoWriMo writing sprint?

By Community|2023-10-30T14:57:20-07:00October 31st, 2023|1 Comment

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing gives heat pumps to NW Washington families

By Community|2023-10-30T13:19:29-07:00October 30th, 2023|1 Comment

Flotsam & Jetsam | Looks fine at a distance — until you get up close

By Community|2023-10-30T13:02:28-07:00October 30th, 2023|1 Comment

Building For the Next Generation: County explores development of new public services center

By Community|2023-10-30T12:53:04-07:00October 30th, 2023|Comments Off

Assessor sends 2023 change of value notices

By Community|2023-10-30T12:46:06-07:00October 30th, 2023|1 Comment

Auditions coming up for two Orcas Center productions

By Community|2023-10-28T15:04:15-07:00October 30th, 2023|Comments Off

Whale Museum online auction now taking donations

By Community|2023-10-29T14:29:50-07:00October 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Port meeting is tomorrow at 5 p.m.

By Community|2023-10-29T13:48:21-07:00October 29th, 2023|Comments Off

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