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Port meeting is tomorrow at 5 p.m.

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

There’s movement afoot at Senior Center with Andrea, Pam, Joan

By Community|2023-10-29T13:21:12-07:00October 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Kate Hansen – What Orcas Fire needs

By Community|2023-10-29T13:10:53-07:00October 29th, 2023|2 Comments

Whale of a Show coming up soon: A tradition of talent and “triumphant joy”

By Community|2023-10-28T14:53:57-07:00October 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Community Church Fall Carnival returns

By Community|2023-10-28T12:41:08-07:00October 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I’ll be voting YES on the Fire Dept levy

By Community|2023-10-28T12:31:33-07:00October 28th, 2023|9 Comments

Notice to Eastsound Water User members

By Community|2023-10-28T11:30:10-07:00October 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | The Eastsound Water Association elections

By Community|2023-10-28T10:53:57-07:00October 28th, 2023|4 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | November 18 – 24, 2123

By Community|2023-10-27T19:41:57-07:00October 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Join me in voting for Hansen, Gaylord for Fire Commissioners

By Community|2023-10-27T13:56:24-07:00October 27th, 2023|2 Comments

Orcas goes all out for Halloween weekend with spooky-great schedule

By Community|2023-10-27T14:05:48-07:00October 27th, 2023|Comments Off

It’s time to schedule your child’s flu shot

By Community|2023-10-26T16:48:01-07:00October 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Estate Planning discussion coming to Senior Center

By Community|2023-10-26T15:26:02-07:00October 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vote No on the fire levy and support the new Board of Fire Commissioner candidates

By Community|2023-10-26T12:52:12-07:00October 26th, 2023|7 Comments

What you need to know about Aeromedical Services in San Juan County

By Community|2023-10-25T14:28:27-07:00October 25th, 2023|7 Comments

Guest Opinion | School Dist. relies on, and is thankful for, support of locals

By Community|2023-10-25T14:03:18-07:00October 25th, 2023|Comments Off

A soup cook-off coming to Odd Fellows

By Community|2023-10-24T15:25:03-07:00October 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Eastsound Water candidates have arrived

By Community|2023-10-24T13:46:20-07:00October 24th, 2023|3 Comments

Shadowlands Photography exhibit at Library starts November 1st

By Community|2023-10-24T13:47:49-07:00October 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I urge your vote for Brian Ehrmantraut as Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-22T13:22:49-07:00October 23rd, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Huge thank you to Barry Madan for his years of service

By Community|2023-10-22T13:15:28-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

Regenerate Cascadia presentations coming up

By Community|2023-10-23T12:30:59-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

I support the team of Knudson, Gaylord, Ehrmantraut

By Community|2023-10-23T12:01:59-07:00October 23rd, 2023|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | My Port vote goes to Mia Kartiganer

By Community|2023-10-23T11:53:56-07:00October 23rd, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Vote No on Fire Levy. Vote for Randy, Brian and Toni

By Community|2023-10-23T11:49:28-07:00October 23rd, 2023|1 Comment

Can adults spell? Find out at Library’s upcoming Adult Spelling Bee

By Community|2023-10-23T11:36:17-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Alan Stameisen, Nick Negulescu and Jim Biddick for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-22T22:02:25-07:00October 23rd, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’m voicing my support for Toni

By Community|2023-10-22T13:55:47-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

Hospice, hearing are on tap as upcoming Senior Center offerings

By Community|2023-10-22T13:21:43-07:00October 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Emmanuel shares Market Day proceeds with Orcas nonprofits

By Community|2023-10-20T15:32:44-07:00October 22nd, 2023|1 Comment

Port Commission to meet tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.

By Community|2023-10-22T11:54:38-07:00October 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Writer-in-Residence on the interisland ferry being sought

By Community|2023-10-22T11:44:13-07:00October 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My name is Toni and I’m running for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-21T17:11:01-07:00October 21st, 2023|1 Comment

Help our Rotary Club to wipe out polio

By Community|2023-10-20T14:54:14-07:00October 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Creosote pilings removed from Jackson Beach, improving habitat, shoreline

By Community|2023-10-21T12:19:33-07:00October 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Annual Halloween Dance coming up soon at Odd Fellows

By Community|2023-10-20T16:55:57-07:00October 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Kate Hansen has the right experience for Orcas Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-21T11:51:00-07:00October 21st, 2023|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 11-17, 2023

By Community|2023-10-20T18:19:12-07:00October 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Living in the San Juans

By Community|2023-10-20T14:32:46-07:00October 20th, 2023|Comments Off

County and WSF complete Orcas Ferry Terminal Updates, paving the way for greater accessibility

By Community|2023-10-20T14:17:36-07:00October 20th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County celebrates 150 years as an official county

By Community|2023-10-22T11:56:42-07:00October 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | We should work together in favor of OIFR

By Community|2023-10-19T15:40:16-07:00October 19th, 2023|11 Comments

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2023-10-19T15:07:44-07:00October 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Author to read from, discuss her remote British Columbia fishing lodge experience

By Community|2023-10-19T13:32:01-07:00October 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Montessori holiday wreaths are coming back this season

By Community|2023-10-19T13:19:24-07:00October 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My support for Fire Commission is with Kate Hansen

By Community|2023-10-19T13:14:09-07:00October 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Looking to the future with outgoing Health Commissioner Marie Michnich

By Community|2023-10-19T12:07:27-07:00October 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-18T13:50:08-07:00October 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-18T13:44:24-07:00October 18th, 2023|3 Comments

In Memoriam | John Francis O’Brien III, 1943 -2023

By Community|2023-10-18T12:52:42-07:00October 18th, 2023|2 Comments

2023 General Election ballots have been mailed

By Community|2023-10-18T12:41:13-07:00October 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Garden Club reminds us that Fall is definitely here

By Community|2023-10-17T14:33:08-07:00October 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | No does not mean no to our Fire Commissioners

By Community|2023-10-17T14:07:04-07:00October 17th, 2023|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commission

By Community|2023-10-17T13:42:29-07:00October 17th, 2023|2 Comments

Schedule your flu shot now with Island Primary Care-Orcas

By Community|2023-10-16T14:18:31-07:00October 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I strongly support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-16T13:29:02-07:00October 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Ehrmantraut is our choice for Fire Commission

By Community|2023-10-16T12:24:50-07:00October 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of Toni Knudson for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-16T12:06:37-07:00October 16th, 2023|1 Comment

Interested in exploring your artistic side?

By Community|2023-10-15T15:50:27-07:00October 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Commission to meet on Monday

By Community|2023-10-15T15:35:40-07:00October 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Once again, it’s floating ukulele time on the ferry

By Community|2023-10-15T14:59:54-07:00October 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss by Birchview Memory Care

By Community|2023-10-15T14:15:43-07:00October 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Leaping Fool writers series returns for new season

By Community|2023-10-14T15:07:17-07:00October 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Partial solar eclipse

By Community|2023-10-14T14:44:15-07:00October 14th, 2023|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | My Port support goes to Mia Kartiganer for Pos. 3

By Community|2023-10-14T14:17:54-07:00October 14th, 2023|4 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 4 – 10, 2023

By Community|2023-10-13T16:59:21-07:00October 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2023-10-13T14:32:38-07:00October 13th, 2023|6 Comments

Hoping for peace

By Community|2023-10-13T13:50:12-07:00October 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Larsen joins bipartisan rural health caucus

By Community|2023-10-13T13:00:29-07:00October 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Fant for Port of Orcas

By Community|2023-10-13T12:22:16-07:00October 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Nov. 1 deadline for art in the Orcas Library is quickly approaching

By Community|2023-10-13T10:48:29-07:00October 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Make Your Voice Heard: Community health survey postcards on their way to you

By Community|2023-10-11T14:00:45-07:00October 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Local rock band to debut at Grange for Halloween dance party

By Community|2023-10-11T13:55:44-07:00October 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Fall 2023 Great Islands Clean-up successfully removes 1,800lbs of litter

By Community|2023-10-11T13:45:32-07:00October 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Call for artisans for Orcas Winter Market and countywide online auction

By Community|2023-10-11T13:37:00-07:00October 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Registration opens for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointments

By Community|2023-10-11T13:27:23-07:00October 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Time again for Medicare open enrollment presentations

By Community|2023-10-11T12:10:00-07:00October 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Road work on Cattle Point Road begins

By Community|2023-10-11T12:01:16-07:00October 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Why I support a San Juan County motor vehicle fee

By Community|2023-10-11T11:51:32-07:00October 11th, 2023|10 Comments

County Democrats to host Chris Reykdal and Sen. Lovelett

By Community|2023-10-10T14:50:30-07:00October 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Eastsound Water Association updates and annual meeting notice

By Community|2023-10-10T13:53:16-07:00October 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Auditions upcoming for Whale of a Show

By Community|2023-10-10T12:21:40-07:00October 10th, 2023|2 Comments

Meet the candidates for OIFR Assistant Chief

By Community|2023-10-10T12:06:16-07:00October 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Southern Resident Orca community coffee roundtable

By Community|2023-10-09T14:26:02-07:00October 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Second half property taxes due October 31

By Community|2023-10-09T14:16:45-07:00October 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Destination Management Plan is still open for public comment until end of this month

By Community|2023-10-09T13:08:45-07:00October 9th, 2023|10 Comments

Guest Opinion | An open letter on EWUA management

By Community|2023-10-09T15:42:43-07:00October 9th, 2023|2 Comments

OHS freshman musician is off to New York, London with your support

By Community|2023-10-08T14:02:46-07:00October 8th, 2023|1 Comment

Art exhibit, chair yoga, ukulele are all upcoming at Senior Center

By Community|2023-10-08T11:35:26-07:00October 8th, 2023|Comments Off

The Crevice Garden and Plant Conservation at Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy

By Community|2023-10-07T15:15:14-07:00October 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Commision town hall special meeting recording available

By Community|2023-10-06T18:47:59-07:00October 7th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 27 – October 3, 2023

By Community|2023-10-06T16:51:16-07:00October 7th, 2023|Comments Off

One step closer

By Community|2023-10-06T15:15:08-07:00October 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Dementia friendly community project underway at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2023-10-05T13:20:36-07:00October 5th, 2023|Comments Off

Island Health to hold career fair for critical need positions

By Community|2023-10-05T11:49:03-07:00October 5th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County adopts 1/10th of 1% sales tax for affordable housing

By Community|2023-10-05T11:25:27-07:00October 5th, 2023|9 Comments

Registration opens for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointments

By Community|2023-10-04T16:32:26-07:00October 4th, 2023|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Family Medicine hosting additional flu shot clinics; open to all

By Community|2023-10-04T14:41:36-07:00October 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Artworks features new work by ceramic artist Mary Jane Elgin

By Community|2023-10-04T14:30:43-07:00October 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Library seeks a new Trustee to begin serving a five-year term on Jan. 1, 2024

By Community|2023-10-04T12:24:51-07:00October 4th, 2023|Comments Off

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