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In Memoriam | Andrea Hendrick

By Community|2022-01-17T16:10:50-08:00January 17th, 2022|11 Comments

Letter to Editor | Check out this presentation on Ranked Choice Voting

By Community|2022-01-15T22:06:56-08:00January 16th, 2022|3 Comments

Soroptimists now accepting applications for women’s educational and training awards

By Community|2022-01-15T22:06:52-08:00January 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Hey, we had a Tsunami Advisory this morning

By Community|2022-01-15T15:16:35-08:00January 15th, 2022|2 Comments

OIFR reports on last week’s Cascade Way structure fire

By Community|2022-01-15T14:56:24-08:00January 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Join in on this Jens Kruse book talk at Orcas Library

By Community|2022-01-14T15:05:37-08:00January 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 5 – 11, 2022

By Community|2022-01-14T14:19:37-08:00January 15th, 2022|Comments Off

SJC now accepting grant applications funded by SJC lodging tax

By Community|2022-01-14T12:39:17-08:00January 14th, 2022|Comments Off

OISD welcomes Chris Sutton back to the school board

By Community|2022-01-13T14:58:16-08:00January 13th, 2022|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | OIFR is not timely in fulfilling public records requests

By Community|2022-01-12T15:45:48-08:00January 13th, 2022|1 Comment

Firehouse Foundations | A look into what’s behind the fracas at OIFR

By Community|2022-01-12T15:20:25-08:00January 12th, 2022|13 Comments

Upcoming Meeting of the Minds presenter will compare orca, Bigg’s behavior

By Community|2022-01-12T13:55:42-08:00January 12th, 2022|Comments Off

See the richness of artists exhibiting in SJIMA Artists Registry show

By Community|2022-01-12T12:50:39-08:00January 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Behavior at last night’s Fire Commission meeting was appalling

By Community|2022-01-12T11:15:52-08:00January 12th, 2022|12 Comments

2022 annual docket application period is January 1 – March 1

By Community|2022-01-11T11:56:28-08:00January 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming Garden Club meet to discuss growing vegetables from seed

By Community|2022-01-08T11:36:18-08:00January 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Disastrous handyman encounters

By Community|2022-01-11T10:35:27-08:00January 11th, 2022|Comments Off

CWR logs first Orca pod sighting of 2022

By Community|2022-01-10T16:33:21-08:00January 10th, 2022|1 Comment

PeaceHealth urges judicious use of emergency care

By Community|2022-01-10T13:27:52-08:00January 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Challenging week at Orcas Schools with COVID testing, weather, return to distance learning

By Community|2022-01-09T15:02:40-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Poetry | Holding the Light by Stuart Kestenbaum

By Community|2022-01-09T15:04:30-08:00January 9th, 2022|3 Comments

Upcoming class schedule from Island Hospital

By Community|2022-01-08T11:59:05-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Fire Commission is meeting on Tuesday

By Community|2022-01-08T11:25:34-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Alchemy Art Center, Conservation District launch new youth program

By Community|2022-01-08T13:09:17-08:00January 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 29, 2021 – January 4, 2022

By Community|2022-01-07T19:57:44-08:00January 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Current COVID case count may seem alarming at first

By Community|2022-01-07T19:10:20-08:00January 7th, 2022|5 Comments

Important COVID-19 message from Island Hospital Chief Medical Officer

By Community|2022-01-07T15:26:22-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

When dance and paint collide – Orcas artist offers a new perspective

By Community|2022-01-07T14:51:58-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

New report tracks risk of COVID-19 reinfection in Washington state

By Community|2022-01-06T15:54:49-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

County issues request for salmon recovery project proposals

By Community|2022-01-06T14:05:03-08:00January 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Island organizations among beneficiaries of $1 million humanities grant

By Community|2022-01-06T13:41:35-08:00January 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Friends set up GoFundMe campaign for accident victim

By Community|2022-01-06T12:08:38-08:00January 6th, 2022|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Office investigating string of business burglaries in Eastsound

By Community|2022-01-06T11:51:32-08:00January 6th, 2022|1 Comment

Chronic pain empowerment group ongoing at Senior Center

By Community|2022-01-05T16:36:18-08:00January 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Socrates Cafe continues at Senior Center

By Community|2022-01-05T15:20:06-08:00January 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Alert: This may be a new IRS scam

By Community|2022-01-04T14:31:55-08:00January 4th, 2022|4 Comments

Elections will conduct logic, accuracy test of ballot equipment

By Community|2022-01-04T13:55:45-08:00January 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Reservations open soon for SJC residents at county parks

By Community|2022-01-02T14:50:55-08:00January 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Outlook Inn under new ownership, joins Columbia Hospitality

By Community|2022-01-02T13:22:04-08:00January 3rd, 2022|2 Comments

School asks for assistance in reporting COVID cases in your household

By Community|2022-01-02T13:02:55-08:00January 3rd, 2022|Comments Off

Generous donors allow Orcas Senior Center to launch home repair program

By Community|2022-01-01T17:29:51-08:00January 3rd, 2022|Comments Off

Rolf Eriksen pens new book detailing history of Mt. Constitution’s tower

By Community|2022-01-01T16:33:25-08:00January 2nd, 2022|1 Comment

Upcoming class offerings from Island Hospital

By Community|2022-01-01T16:13:54-08:00January 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Snow, COVID factor in to return to school on Monday

By Community|2022-01-01T14:50:00-08:00January 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 22 – 28, 2021

By Community|2022-01-01T17:27:50-08:00January 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Hey, Inslee, it’s time to consider critical replacement theory at WSF

By Community|2022-01-01T15:59:38-08:00January 1st, 2022|12 Comments

As weather warms, frozen pipes will begin to thaw, quickly draining water supplies

By Community|2022-01-02T14:52:05-08:00January 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Poetry | Primero de Enero

By Community|2021-12-30T14:52:23-08:00January 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Lum Farm wraps up the season with thanks and good memories

By Community|2021-12-31T23:17:38-08:00January 1st, 2022|Comments Off

Did Robert Burns compose Auld Lang Syne? Not really

By Community|2021-12-31T23:16:34-08:00January 1st, 2022|Comments Off

There is reason for optimism as rising local case count surge may continue

By Community|2021-12-31T12:47:33-08:00December 31st, 2021|3 Comments

SJIMA welcomes new board members

By Community|2021-12-30T14:31:15-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Prime Time Family Reading begins Jan. 13 at Orcas Library

By Community|2021-12-30T12:58:36-08:00December 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Artists’ Registry Show celebrates it’s 10-year anniversary with a peek behind the scenes

By Community|2021-12-30T12:21:59-08:00December 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Choral Society brought joy to the island

By Community|2021-12-29T16:50:13-08:00December 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Friday Harbor folks urged to check for water leaks

By Community|2021-12-29T15:15:54-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

KWIAHT releases report on health of Indian Island

By Community|2021-12-29T15:03:27-08:00December 29th, 2021|1 Comment

Carnevale photo exhibit, ‘Light in a Patient Mood,’ coming to library for January

By Community|2021-12-30T11:02:36-08:00December 29th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Kudos to county road crews

By Community|2021-12-29T13:58:47-08:00December 29th, 2021|6 Comments

Don’t miss these on-screen performances coming up at Orcas Center

By Community|2021-12-29T13:53:59-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Tips for those who don’t want freezing pipes

By Community|2021-12-27T15:52:56-08:00December 27th, 2021|14 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | December 15 – 21, 2021

By Community|2021-12-23T16:39:02-08:00December 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Case count up in San Juan County, surge anticipated in days ahead

By Community|2021-12-24T12:24:15-08:00December 24th, 2021|13 Comments

Washington receives money to replace lead water service lines

By Community|2021-12-23T12:36:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

EverlyWell COVID-19 test kit expiration dates extended

By Community|2021-12-23T12:06:08-08:00December 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

School Superintendent has rightful praise for staff, parents, community, students

By Community|2021-12-22T20:11:04-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

First dog license of 2022 has been issued

By Community|2021-12-22T13:57:54-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Snow on the way? County Public Works will be on top of it

By Community|2021-12-22T12:39:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Wintry weather likely for Christmas weekend, but the County is on it

By Community|2021-12-21T17:34:23-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Your support of school music makes all the difference

By Community|2021-12-21T16:30:27-08:00December 21st, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank has provided a summary of last Friday’s meeting

By Community|2021-12-21T16:22:55-08:00December 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Odd Fellows provide outdoor sanctuary for April’s Grove residents

By Community|2021-12-20T14:32:57-08:00December 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Our fire department has been busy in the field this month, as well as hiring new Asst. Chief

By Community|2021-12-20T14:37:48-08:00December 20th, 2021|9 Comments

Auditor’s Office to be closed on Christmas, New Years Eve

By Community|2021-12-18T16:01:55-08:00December 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Aspiring artists invited to submit art for 2022 Fair poster

By Community|2021-12-17T20:03:08-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners will meet on Monday

By Community|2021-12-18T16:41:12-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | Take care of yourself

By Community|2021-12-14T13:09:45-08:00December 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission will meet in upcoming regular meeting

By Community|2021-12-18T15:39:50-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

HS wrestling tourneys’ COVID outbreaks prompt new safety guidance from state

By Community|2021-12-17T14:20:31-08:00December 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 8 – 14, 2021

By Community|2021-12-17T15:17:15-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Omicron COVID variant is practically lapping at our shores

By Community|2021-12-17T17:14:32-08:00December 18th, 2021|3 Comments

This weekend, Crow Valley String Band, et. al will be at Orcas Center, their annual “Home for the Holidays”

By Community|2021-12-17T16:00:55-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Health Care District announces new interim superintendent

By Community|2021-12-17T12:54:42-08:00December 17th, 2021|4 Comments

Twelve of sixteen new COVID cases this week are on Orcas

By Community|2021-12-17T12:37:28-08:00December 17th, 2021|8 Comments

Milestone for Island Rides and the transition away from fossil fuels on island

By Community|2021-12-16T16:52:51-08:00December 17th, 2021|3 Comments

EDC launches Mariner Training Initiative for island workers

By Community|2021-12-15T16:05:14-08:00December 17th, 2021|3 Comments

Weekly WSF update | Preparations for the holidays

By Community|2021-12-16T15:42:54-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Protecting our democracy, Step 1

By Community|2021-12-15T15:25:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|2 Comments

Senior Center seeks home maintenance/repair coordinator

By Community|2021-12-15T15:50:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

So, how is the Elwha River salmon recovery doing?

By Community|2021-12-15T14:08:56-08:00December 16th, 2021|6 Comments

School Board will meet tomorrow

By Community|2021-12-15T15:03:32-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJI National Historical Park announces contest to design a new logo

By Community|2021-12-15T12:55:46-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

The Co-op difference: Capital credit checks are in the mail

By Community|2021-12-15T12:46:41-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Make note of these Dental Van dates for 2022

By Community|2021-12-15T12:34:24-08:00December 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Hey, Orcasonians, you know you can get free PCR testing kits at Senior Center, right?

By Community|2021-12-15T12:13:16-08:00December 15th, 2021|3 Comments

County seeking new members for advisory committees

By Community|2021-12-15T11:58:29-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Water management has become a top priority for San Juan County

By Community|2021-12-14T16:16:31-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank schedules a couple of meetings on December 17

By Community|2021-12-14T15:57:37-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We should talk about board members and salaries

By Community|2021-12-14T15:06:51-08:00December 14th, 2021|9 Comments

EDC offers free woodworking course on Lopez Island

By Community|2021-12-14T14:58:39-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

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