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Estate planning presentation coming up at Senior Center

By Community|2023-06-18T15:35:14-07:00June 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Master Gardeners to be at Driftwood on Wednesday to answer your questions

By Community|2023-06-18T16:03:55-07:00June 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | History reveals no trout returned after Grant’s dam rebuilt 2004

By Community|2023-06-18T16:08:35-07:00June 18th, 2023|8 Comments

Explainer for the Killebrew Lake Road closure

By Community|2023-06-18T14:38:43-07:00June 18th, 2023|2 Comments

Open letter to SJC Council on Killebrew Lake Road project

By Community|2023-06-17T16:42:06-07:00June 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Open letter to 2023 graduates

By Community|2023-06-17T16:22:06-07:00June 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 7 – 13, 2023

By Community|2023-06-17T16:00:52-07:00June 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Turtleback Mountain Preserve temporary trail closures

By Community|2023-06-21T14:47:25-07:00June 17th, 2023|1 Comment

County Council announces special meeting to discuss Bayhead Creek culvert replacement

By Community|2023-06-16T16:32:50-07:00June 16th, 2023|3 Comments

Love wins

By Community|2023-06-16T15:53:33-07:00June 16th, 2023|1 Comment

New state building codes delayed until October

By Community|2023-06-16T13:52:54-07:00June 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Senior Center recognizes Global Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Community|2023-06-14T16:58:45-07:00June 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Take a moment to ponder Global Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Community|2023-06-14T17:01:50-07:00June 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Open letter to Councilperson Cindy Wolf

By Community|2023-06-14T15:06:30-07:00June 14th, 2023|13 Comments

UPDATE – OPALCO to review recording board meetings

By Community|2023-06-15T15:51:42-07:00June 14th, 2023|10 Comments

Northern Heights renovation is complete; rentals now available

By Community|2023-06-13T16:20:06-07:00June 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Food hub expands availability for online orders

By Community|2023-06-13T16:23:52-07:00June 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Sending graduates off with music in their hearts

By Community|2023-06-13T15:20:11-07:00June 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas HS musicians return from a 6-day trip to Disneyland

By Community|2023-06-12T14:39:59-07:00June 12th, 2023|1 Comment

Join Orcas Senior Center today

By Community|2023-06-11T15:03:51-07:00June 12th, 2023|Comments Off

County celebrates HolliWalk neighborhood, the latest affordable housing project

By Community|2023-06-11T14:52:56-07:00June 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Marley’s Ghost kicks off FREE summer concert series

By Community|2023-06-08T13:52:14-07:00June 11th, 2023|1 Comment

There’s music and movement classes coming up at Senior Center

By Community|2023-06-12T13:26:56-07:00June 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Thanks to you folks who are ready to serve

By Community|2023-06-10T17:49:19-07:00June 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Have all options been explored for Killebrew Lake Road project?

By Community|2023-06-10T17:36:13-07:00June 10th, 2023|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | May 31 – June 6, 2021

By Community|2023-06-10T15:49:50-07:00June 10th, 2023|Comments Off

Sign up now for Whale Museum’s Marine Naturalist Training Program

By Community|2023-06-08T16:25:11-07:00June 9th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan Islands Sculpture Park summer art series returns

By Community|2023-06-08T16:04:06-07:00June 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Homegrowers: Call Food Bank before you harvest

By Community|2023-06-08T17:34:33-07:00June 9th, 2023|Comments Off

FHFF inspires Spring Street students with ‘Pasang’ screening before Nepal trip

By Community|2023-06-12T15:05:13-07:00June 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Celebrate ‘Living High’ at upcoming Library event

By Community|2023-06-08T13:18:56-07:00June 8th, 2023|1 Comment

County to host project information meeting Re: Killebrew Lake Rd closure & Bayhead Creek culvert

By Community|2023-06-08T12:47:38-07:00June 8th, 2023|1 Comment

San Juan County names interim director of Department of Community Development

By Community|2023-06-08T11:45:00-07:00June 8th, 2023|Comments Off

County to share community development updates at Orcas Island meeting

By Community|2023-06-07T17:10:16-07:00June 7th, 2023|Comments Off

County Council will convene on Orcas Island for upcoming June 13 meeting

By Community|2023-06-06T16:30:41-07:00June 6th, 2023|Comments Off

In search of Orcas litterers; this time it’s the lipsticked coffee drinker

By Community|2023-06-06T14:29:36-07:00June 6th, 2023|2 Comments

San Juan County’s fire danger level increases to MODERATE

By Community|2023-06-06T13:28:11-07:00June 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Open letter to Councilperson Wolf: Let’s discuss this planned 2-3 month closure of Killebrew Lake Road

By Community|2023-06-07T17:11:25-07:00June 5th, 2023|7 Comments

Artworks featured artist for the month of June: Susie Shipman

By Community|2023-06-05T12:31:13-07:00June 5th, 2023|Comments Off

Community art show opening: Faces of Orcas

By Community|2023-06-05T12:14:23-07:00June 5th, 2023|Comments Off

New photos! Canoe Journey a total success, may return yearly

By Community|2023-06-04T15:46:36-07:00June 4th, 2023|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Ruth Nedelmann 1933 – 2023

By Community|2023-06-04T14:07:26-07:00June 4th, 2023|1 Comment

‘Peace for All Time’ choral work debut by Sharon Abreu at Emmanuel

By Community|2023-06-03T16:01:01-07:00June 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Hospice planning, movement class are latest Senior Center offerings

By Community|2023-06-03T15:29:00-07:00June 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Island Health honors staff with new CARES All-stars recognition program

By Community|2023-06-03T15:38:33-07:00June 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Early bird rates now available for upcoming Seaweed Excursions

By Community|2023-06-03T15:14:38-07:00June 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

June is looking happy for Orcas Community Foundation

By Community|2023-06-03T14:57:34-07:00June 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

On-screen at Orcas Center this summer

By Community|2023-06-03T13:55:20-07:00June 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Prioritizing community safety

By Community|2023-06-03T13:43:22-07:00June 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 24 – 30, 2023

By Community|2023-06-02T18:57:12-07:00June 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Your show of support for Food Bank helps community prevent hunger

By Community|2023-06-02T16:01:14-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County celebrates new protections for endangered orca during Orca Action Month

By Community|2023-06-01T16:00:39-07:00June 1st, 2023|Comments Off

The Whale Museum summer lecture series: A dive into the marine food web

By Community|2023-06-01T14:17:35-07:00June 1st, 2023|Comments Off

The Funhouse Commons is looking for a new Executive Director

By Community|2023-06-01T13:50:43-07:00June 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Eyes of the World: Images of Misha Rauchwerger at library

By Community|2023-05-31T16:23:12-07:00May 31st, 2023|Comments Off

County to begin work on Orcas Island’s Bayhead Creek culvert replacement

By Community|2023-05-31T15:03:45-07:00May 31st, 2023|9 Comments

Celebrate Summer with new art show at Friday Harbor Atelier

By Community|2023-05-30T16:12:37-07:00May 31st, 2023|Comments Off

What to look for at next Sculpture Park Bird Walk

By Community|2023-05-30T15:06:54-07:00May 30th, 2023|Comments Off

Canoe Journey a total success, may return yearly

By Community|2023-05-30T14:24:29-07:00May 30th, 2023|2 Comments

Michael Hurwicz to present his new book at Library tomorrow

By Community|2023-05-30T13:46:59-07:00May 30th, 2023|Comments Off

Pam’s Power Hour returns to Senior Center

By Community|2023-05-27T14:09:23-07:00May 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 17 – 23, 2023

By Community|2023-05-27T15:24:31-07:00May 27th, 2023|Comments Off

GiveOrcas’ ice cream social was about more than ice cream

By Community|2023-05-26T14:28:54-07:00May 26th, 2023|Comments Off

New legislation increases senior and disabled persons income limits for tax purposes

By Community|2023-05-26T13:40:19-07:00May 26th, 2023|Comments Off

County to share draft report of Shoreline Cumulative Effects Evaluation

By Community|2023-05-26T13:33:50-07:00May 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Limited number of stand-alone tickets available for Lit Fest musical finale

By Community|2023-05-25T19:20:39-07:00May 25th, 2023|Comments Off

Recap of Lopez neighborhood meeting regarding relocation of Public Works facilities

By Community|2023-05-25T12:48:55-07:00May 25th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Islanders gather to say ‘thanks’ to retired physician

By Community|2023-05-24T16:10:54-07:00May 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Councilmember Fuller opens office on Lopez and hosts community conversation

By Community|2023-05-24T15:56:49-07:00May 24th, 2023|Comments Off

New art gallery grand opening on June 1

By Community|2023-05-24T22:04:46-07:00May 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Woof, meow, maybe a cackle? Saturday is 33rd annual Pet Parade

By Community|2023-05-24T15:32:27-07:00May 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Week of May 21 – 27, 2023 is National Emergency Medical Services Week

By Community|2023-05-24T15:04:53-07:00May 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Orcas Center issues reminder call for artists: Faces of Orcas

By Community|2023-05-24T14:22:14-07:00May 24th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County will hold a special three-day filing period for candidates in June

By Community|2023-05-23T14:04:03-07:00May 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

Upcoming Lit Fest celebrates local writers

By Community|2023-05-23T16:52:53-07:00May 23rd, 2023|Comments Off

Health Care District Board meets tomorrow

By Community|2023-05-22T17:22:37-07:00May 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

WSF announces Orcas Road reduced to one lane near Ferry Terminal

By Community|2023-05-22T15:30:11-07:00May 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | To be ‘woke’ is to be awake

By Community|2023-05-22T12:11:59-07:00May 22nd, 2023|4 Comments

Auditor seeks argument against Orcas Fire & Rescue ballot measure

By Community|2023-05-22T12:03:07-07:00May 22nd, 2023|7 Comments

Are these Tent Caterpillars going to kill my trees?

By Community|2023-05-21T17:14:28-07:00May 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Meeting notification – Port of Orcas 5/22/2023

By Community|2023-05-21T13:40:19-07:00May 21st, 2023|Comments Off

School Board to meet on Tuesday

By Community|2023-05-21T12:59:52-07:00May 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Reminder: Grannie’s Closet, hearing healthcare at Senior Center

By Community|2023-05-21T12:54:09-07:00May 21st, 2023|Comments Off

OICF to host free ice cream social In celebration of Give Orcas grant awards at Moran picnic shelter

By Community|2023-05-21T11:47:41-07:00May 21st, 2023|Comments Off

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe opens this week at Orcas Center

By Community|2023-05-21T11:33:35-07:00May 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 10 – 16, 2023

By Community|2023-05-20T16:24:23-07:00May 20th, 2023|Comments Off

WSF virtual community meetings start next week

By Community|2023-05-18T14:06:17-07:00May 20th, 2023|Comments Off

OIFR seeking an experienced professional as Finance Manager

By Community|2023-05-19T11:52:59-07:00May 20th, 2023|1 Comment

Working Families Tax Credit Assistance event coming to Orcas

By Community|2023-05-19T12:39:06-07:00May 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Emmanuel monthly dinner kitchen is back

By Community|2023-05-19T11:31:52-07:00May 19th, 2023|1 Comment

OIFR Commissioners to place levy lid lift before primary voters

By Community|2023-05-19T11:16:01-07:00May 19th, 2023|4 Comments

Native Canoe Journey is happening on Wednesday. See you there!

By Community|2023-05-19T11:05:44-07:00May 19th, 2023|Comments Off

Monthly Land Bank Commission meets tomorrow

By Community|2023-05-18T15:46:19-07:00May 18th, 2023|Comments Off

WSF weekly check-in: Virtual, route-specific meetings are coming up

By Community|2023-05-18T15:23:53-07:00May 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Tonight: Law enforcement joint search & rescue training with OIFR and WA State Parks

By Community|2023-05-18T14:13:49-07:00May 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | What a great night at the theater with Actors Theater

By Community|2023-05-17T15:25:45-07:00May 17th, 2023|Comments Off

GiveOrcas is now in the final two days

By Community|2023-05-17T11:10:47-07:00May 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Deadline to file for Port Commissioner is Friday

By Community|2023-05-16T12:34:56-07:00May 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Kindergarten transition turns 15

By Community|2023-05-16T12:36:33-07:00May 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Floating Ukulele Jam time is fast approaching

By Community|2023-05-16T12:11:10-07:00May 16th, 2023|Comments Off

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