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Library series | Doo wop, shoo bop, ding dong, and $30 Billion later

By Community|2025-10-27T17:30:46-07:00October 27th, 2025|1 Comment

2025 vacation rental (VR) certification cycle Is now open

By Community|2025-10-27T15:50:08-07:00October 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Fire Commissioner breaks down reasons to support levy

By Community|2025-11-04T11:51:59-08:00October 27th, 2025|6 Comments

Island Stewards | As the veil thins, before the snow flies

By Community|2025-10-27T14:02:32-07:00October 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Commercial burn permits open Oct. 27 in San Juan County

By Community|2025-10-27T13:26:17-07:00October 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Arctic Pie Surprise

By Community|2025-10-26T17:06:02-07:00October 26th, 2025|1 Comment

Watercolor, drumming, needlework at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-26T12:54:35-07:00October 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Center fall fundraiser | Beatles, Burgers and Brew

By Community|2025-10-24T14:31:25-07:00October 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Last call for Leadership SJI applicants

By Community|2025-10-24T15:03:32-07:00October 25th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council October 21, 2025

By Community|2025-10-24T12:23:07-07:00October 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 15 – 21, 2025

By Community|2025-10-26T12:59:01-07:00October 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Expect the unexpected

By Community|2025-10-24T13:52:19-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Port Commission will meet on Monday

By Community|2025-10-24T12:06:27-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

OICC Fall Carnival is coming | Celebrate together on October 31

By Community|2025-10-24T11:30:35-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council October 20, 2025

By Community|2025-10-24T12:24:00-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Garden Club, Master Gardeners Program | Sow & grow native wildflowers

By Community|2025-10-23T14:59:50-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Annual membership meeting coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2025-10-23T13:40:33-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Volunteers needed for OICC severe weather shelter

By Community|2025-10-23T13:31:43-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

CWR locates 26 Bigg’s Killer Whales traveling together

By Community|2025-10-23T13:02:15-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty for 10/27 – 10/31? You’re excused

By Community|2025-10-22T16:22:09-07:00October 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

A night of storytelling coming to Library

By Community|2025-10-22T15:23:35-07:00October 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Floating Halloween Ukulele Jam is coming

By Community|2025-10-20T14:59:35-07:00October 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I’m picking which races to vote for

By Community|2025-10-21T12:56:43-07:00October 21st, 2025|9 Comments

New J Pod calf documented

By Community|2025-10-21T12:48:51-07:00October 21st, 2025|4 Comments

Dr. Triplett offering a free tooth extraction clinic

By Community|2025-10-20T14:47:10-07:00October 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of school levies

By Community|2025-10-20T14:13:40-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-10-20T13:57:46-07:00October 20th, 2025|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Please support the Orcas Island Public Library – Vote YES for Proposition #1

By Community|2025-10-20T13:43:49-07:00October 20th, 2025|1 Comment

Odlin County Park to host interagency prescribed burn on Lopez Island

By Community|2025-10-20T13:34:51-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Silent monster movie to show at Sea View, with live music

By Community|2025-10-17T19:53:10-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why you should vote ‘Yes’ on school district levy

By Community|2025-10-20T12:11:10-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Deadline Approaching | Pay your property taxes before Oct 31

By Community|2025-10-20T12:04:25-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | No Kings?

By Community|2025-10-19T13:34:15-07:00October 19th, 2025|8 Comments

Guest Opinion | Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good

By Community|2025-10-18T14:12:56-07:00October 19th, 2025|8 Comments

WSF ferry terminals will close for 48 hours in Spring of 2027 | What timing is best for you?

By Community|2025-10-17T14:47:31-07:00October 19th, 2025|1 Comment

Art, mindful tranquility, movement | Choose one or all at Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-18T11:26:47-07:00October 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Ladies of Airhawks series #3 | Elizabeth Menozzi

By Community|2025-10-18T13:24:06-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Sings B’Way is coming soon to the Grange

By Community|2025-10-17T20:19:16-07:00October 18th, 2025|1 Comment

‘Parrot Kindergarten’ to play at Friday Harbor Film Festival

By Community|2025-10-18T11:54:44-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

The Whale Museum announces virtual global Orca workshop

By Community|2025-10-18T11:36:48-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Get hearing care at Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-17T15:12:53-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 8 – 14, 2025

By Community|2025-10-17T16:50:37-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Linda Loretta Peth 1940-2025

By Community|2025-10-17T23:02:53-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Drop-in peer grief support group at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-17T14:38:38-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Middle School girls volleyball team concludes undefeated 2025 season

By Community|2025-10-17T14:13:16-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I’m supporting OIFR bond levy

By Community|2025-10-17T14:18:03-07:00October 17th, 2025|6 Comments

What’s up, fungal associates?

By Community|2025-10-17T13:44:40-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Headed for NO KINGS rally? Here are some reminders

By Community|2025-10-16T14:29:16-07:00October 16th, 2025|3 Comments

Time to plan ahead for Winter Artisans Market at Odd Fellows

By Community|2025-10-15T15:48:54-07:00October 16th, 2025|2 Comments

Grannie’s Holiday Sale returns to Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-16T11:04:57-07:00October 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We need to strengthen our local outreach regarding Corona vaccines

By Community|2025-10-16T11:00:27-07:00October 16th, 2025|1 Comment

Momentum builds for NO KINGS peaceful protest on Saturday

By Community|2025-10-16T10:35:48-07:00October 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors for October 20-24 to report

By Community|2025-10-16T09:50:31-07:00October 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District special board meeting scheduled

By Community|2025-10-15T15:21:10-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | I have great concern for our Democracy

By Community|2025-10-15T18:29:27-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue | A busy year and preparing for the future

By Community|2025-10-15T15:12:14-07:00October 15th, 2025|15 Comments

SJC Land Bank to meet October 17

By Community|2025-10-15T14:05:14-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

November 4, 2025, General Election | Vote! Sign! Send!

By Community|2025-10-15T12:53:58-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

National NO KINGS continues to ripple across rural America

By Community|2025-10-14T12:02:48-07:00October 14th, 2025|3 Comments

What’s next for Public Works? Council reviews future projects

By Community|2025-10-14T11:38:39-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

County issues proclamation in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Community|2025-10-14T11:20:25-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Building the Team | SJC welcomes new DCD Director, Fire Marshal, Public Defender

By Community|2025-10-14T10:25:29-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Help Rotary end polio

By Community|2025-10-14T11:26:37-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | The time to establish a Lopez Island Park and Recreation District is now

By Community|2025-10-14T10:03:34-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Orca survey 2025 census update

By Community|2025-10-13T17:28:49-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Columbus: In his own words

By Community|2025-10-13T18:30:50-07:00October 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Before the Door Closes | Autumn dispatch from Island Stewards

By Community|2025-10-13T14:47:20-07:00October 13th, 2025|1 Comment

Join new DCD Director and Councilmembers at upcoming land-use meetings

By Community|2025-10-13T14:02:40-07:00October 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Student election results announced at Orcas Christian High School

By Community|2025-10-13T13:54:31-07:00October 13th, 2025|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Celebrating National Coming Out Day

By Community|2025-10-13T13:34:51-07:00October 13th, 2025|1 Comment

Create comfort with fidget quilts at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-12T12:59:33-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Plan now for this Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

By Community|2025-10-12T12:46:14-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Bailer Hill Rd to fully close on Tues. Oct 14 as project enters final construction phase

By Community|2025-10-11T14:54:41-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Fian and Orcas Dance Collective to host Halloween Masquerade

By Community|2025-10-11T15:47:53-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Medicare Open Enrollment | Get help navigating your options

By Community|2025-10-12T12:53:37-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Madrona Institute announces 2025 RFPs for San Juan Islands Stewardship Fund Grants

By Community|2025-10-11T15:15:07-07:00October 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Register NOW for Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting and Orcas Isle Cider Tasting

By Community|2025-10-11T14:46:28-07:00October 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 1 – 7, 2025

By Community|2025-10-10T16:10:14-07:00October 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Vote NO on the Orcas Fire District bond proposition 1

By Community|2025-10-10T14:21:19-07:00October 10th, 2025|5 Comments

Land Bank’s fall newsletter is here

By Community|2025-10-10T14:11:58-07:00October 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Darvill’s launches first-ever drop-in book club

By Community|2025-10-10T12:35:19-07:00October 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Be an Early Bird | Pay your property taxes before Oct 31

By Community|2025-10-09T14:10:11-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming at Orcas Center: Community art show ‘The Art of Recycling’

By Community|2025-10-09T13:27:20-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal shutdown impacts on local public health

By Community|2025-10-09T11:20:55-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Project updates from San Juan County Conservation Land Bank

By Community|2025-10-09T11:15:01-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

We can streamline energy projects with San Juan County policy change

By Community|2025-10-08T15:24:26-07:00October 8th, 2025|1 Comment

Fall 2025 Great Islands Clean-Up collects over 1,300 pounds of litter across San Juan County

By Community|2025-10-08T15:13:17-07:00October 8th, 2025|Comments Off

CWR encounters T60 brothers in Swanson Channel

By Community|2025-10-08T11:47:17-07:00October 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Free Immunization Clinics | Protect your child against influenza, COVID

By Community|2025-10-08T10:50:18-07:00October 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Lopez family returns home from SJI to find house burned

By Community|2025-10-08T10:50:59-07:00October 8th, 2025|1 Comment

Lopez Island in need of a community conversation: demographic and affordability

By Community|2025-10-08T10:07:17-07:00October 8th, 2025|3 Comments

Burn permits now open in San Juan County

By Community|2025-10-07T16:07:49-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

No jurors needed for October 13-17

By Community|2025-10-07T14:28:59-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Assessor sends 2025 ‘Change of Value’ notices

By Community|2025-10-07T14:14:07-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

In Memoriam | D. D. Glaze, 1935 – 2025

By Community|2025-10-07T14:00:23-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Education Foundation announces annual fundraiser

By Community|2025-10-07T13:35:43-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Tumble playgroup at Odd Fellows Hall

By Community|2025-10-07T13:26:45-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Council sets priorities for 20206-27 biennial budget amidst funding challenges

By Community|2025-10-07T13:16:46-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR seeks community properties for firefighter training

By Community|2025-10-06T18:17:08-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

No jurors needed for October 6-10

By Community|2025-10-06T13:59:27-07:00October 6th, 2025|Comments Off

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