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A noble island tradition continues | Orcas Montessori School’s holiday wreath sale fundraiser

By Community|2021-10-30T15:58:17-07:00November 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

In a sign of normalcy, Olga Symphony returns to Orcas Center for beloved Holiday Concert

By Community|2021-11-01T14:52:37-07:00November 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Nobel prize-winning Ivermectin | A godsend for human health but ineffective and dangerous against Covid-19

By Community|2021-11-06T12:20:17-07:00November 2nd, 2021|19 Comments

State would like your suggestion for name of new ferry

By Community|2021-11-01T14:43:23-07:00November 1st, 2021|12 Comments

Letter to Editor | Participate in this upcoming OPALCO meeting about rate structure

By Community|2021-10-30T14:32:14-07:00November 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Islander’s camera captures images of something brewing off Crescent Beach

By Community|2021-11-01T12:40:19-07:00November 1st, 2021|3 Comments

Library Arts Committee selects artist exhibits for 2022

By Community|2021-10-31T19:54:24-07:00November 1st, 2021|1 Comment

UPDATED: OPALCO energy roundtable will discuss the change in solar rates

By Community|2021-11-02T21:01:12-07:00November 1st, 2021|15 Comments

School Board recognizes school principals’ service in recent meeting

By Community|2021-10-30T14:18:55-07:00November 1st, 2021|Comments Off

WSU Extension to sponsor introduction to value-added food product development

By Community|2021-10-30T12:33:08-07:00November 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Say ‘yes’ to these six Charter Amendments

By Community|2021-10-30T16:09:47-07:00October 31st, 2021|3 Comments

Jump start your mind/body in these upcoming Qigong Zoom sessions

By Community|2021-10-31T22:10:16-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Tragedy: A Tragedy marks Orcas Center’s return to live theatre

By Community|2021-10-31T14:09:46-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | The real Orcas Island

By Community|2021-11-01T13:43:27-07:00October 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Medicare scam is having a ‘resurgence.’ Here’s what to look for…

By Community|2021-10-29T13:58:39-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

New Island Hospital classes coming up this week

By Community|2021-10-28T14:45:25-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Latest report on COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

By Community|2021-10-29T14:24:00-07:00October 30th, 2021|Comments Off

These on-screen performances are coming to Orcas Center in November

By Community|2021-10-27T15:07:38-07:00October 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Shepler, simply, is best person for fire commissioner

By Community|2021-10-29T18:58:51-07:00October 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Weekly case update | Once again, Orcas in the lead on COVID case count

By Community|2021-10-29T16:52:37-07:00October 30th, 2021|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 20 – 26, 2021

By Community|2021-10-29T16:55:04-07:00October 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Don’t miss this presentation by Island Air Ambulance at Senior Center

By Community|2021-10-29T13:18:15-07:00October 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Let’s all vote YES on Park & Rec levy

By Community|2021-10-28T16:04:13-07:00October 29th, 2021|1 Comment

New FAQ on Moderna and J&J booster doses, pediatric doses, and more…

By Community|2021-10-29T11:55:09-07:00October 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Community Church will host reVAMPed Fall Festival

By Community|2021-10-28T14:39:11-07:00October 29th, 2021|Comments Off

County’s preliminary 2022-2023 budget now available for perusal

By Community|2021-10-28T14:15:02-07:00October 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Grannie’s Closet is back at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2021-10-28T13:11:43-07:00October 28th, 2021|Comments Off

IslandRidesOrcas freely delivers goods, rides to islanders

By Community|2021-10-28T12:49:33-07:00October 28th, 2021|5 Comments

Orcas Center welcomes audiences back to live, on-stage performances after two years of going dark

By Community|2021-10-27T18:45:46-07:00October 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vote ‘no’ on Propositions 3, 5, and 6

By Community|2021-10-27T14:19:41-07:00October 27th, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | I encourage a ‘yes’ vote on all Charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-27T14:14:42-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Reject charter amendment proposition 1

By Community|2021-10-27T14:09:23-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of proposed amendments from Charter Review Commission

By Community|2021-10-27T13:28:47-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Artistic achievement of Nola Ahola’s 60-year art career comes to SJIMA

By Community|2021-10-26T14:02:46-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

School District refines COVID testing policies, aims to keep students in school

By Community|2021-10-26T22:01:13-07:00October 27th, 2021|3 Comments

Got questions for the Land Bank? Bring them to this Fall Community Conversation

By Community|2021-10-26T18:44:09-07:00October 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Live performance art coming to SJIMA, featuring Bellingham artist

By Community|2021-10-26T13:43:37-07:00October 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We stand behind Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-26T11:34:10-07:00October 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Request for Proposals for a housing study due November 19

By Community|2021-10-25T22:42:40-07:00October 25th, 2021|8 Comments

The Santa Giving Tree is arriving on November 14

By Community|2021-10-25T10:23:59-07:00October 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Don’t miss this Portrait in Charcoal workshop coming up at SJIMA

By Community|2021-10-17T12:26:29-07:00October 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s where the tricks and treats await Halloweeners on Sunday

By Community|2021-10-24T18:29:03-07:00October 25th, 2021|Comments Off

This week’s classes from Island Hospital

By Community|2021-10-22T15:59:12-07:00October 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I’m supporting Wes for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-23T11:46:34-07:00October 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Urgent

By Community|2021-10-24T14:16:59-07:00October 24th, 2021|9 Comments

It’s October, and the high winds will predictably blow — Sunday into Monday

By Community|2021-10-23T12:50:53-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Port of Orcas meeting coming up on Monday

By Community|2021-10-22T16:52:23-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Comprehensive Plan 2036 Update: Studios and open houses popping up

By Community|2021-10-22T13:40:12-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee and Murray on establishing solutions for salmon recovery in Columbia River Basin

By Community|2021-10-22T10:35:46-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 13 – 19, 2021

By Community|2021-10-22T15:21:11-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Ferry service disruptions, Native mascots, COVID, women in STEM

By Community|2021-10-22T14:47:20-07:00October 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Public Library on the search for a new Trustee

By Community|2021-10-22T14:31:26-07:00October 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

A dozen new COVID cases in SJC this week

By Community|2021-10-22T11:07:43-07:00October 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Our community met the need for food assistance, but the challenge grows

By Community|2021-10-21T16:45:40-07:00October 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Health District to hold public hearing on FY’22 budget, levy

By Community|2021-10-21T15:25:47-07:00October 21st, 2021|2 Comments

Wire sculptures exhibit at SJIMA appropriately titled ‘On Being Alive’

By Community|2021-10-21T15:19:41-07:00October 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas islander reaches out to share his cancer journey, help others

By Community|2021-10-21T15:02:14-07:00October 21st, 2021|3 Comments

This bird’s-eye view of orca explains how, when, and why

By Community|2022-03-13T13:37:14-07:00October 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Dementia friendly Washington conference inspires Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2021-10-20T13:53:34-07:00October 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Join in the fun at upcoming Family Game Night at Orcas Library

By Community|2021-10-20T10:52:57-07:00October 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Firefighter’s union calls for independent investigation

By Community|2021-10-22T10:56:48-07:00October 20th, 2021|3 Comments

Islander shares her experience in surviving an abusive relationship

By Community|2021-10-14T16:09:17-07:00October 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My opposition statement to Charter Amendments

By Community|2021-10-20T12:30:51-07:00October 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Code red for American democracy

By Community|2021-10-19T13:59:22-07:00October 19th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Shepler is the best person for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-19T13:51:00-07:00October 19th, 2021|Comments Off

OPAL in search of a Finance Director, puts out call

By Community|2021-10-19T13:45:24-07:00October 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Reject Charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-18T15:37:28-07:00October 19th, 2021|2 Comments

San Juan County employee recognized by regional Oil Spill Task Force

By Community|2021-10-18T15:14:14-07:00October 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Deer Harbor folks: Ballot delivery may be delayed due to Zip Code discrepancy

By Community|2021-10-18T15:02:38-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

State Health Dept urging us all to get flu vaccine this year

By Community|2021-10-18T14:54:18-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Health District meeting tomorrow via ZOOM

By Community|2021-10-18T14:51:09-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Fall art for fun is back at SJIMA

By Community|2021-10-17T14:01:31-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We know we can trust Patrick Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-17T17:03:21-07:00October 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Join in on Zoom meeting to see slideshow of Karl Kruger’s Alaska adventure last summer

By Community|2021-10-17T13:07:16-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

EDC ferry service disruptions survey finds most respondents reporting negative impacts

By Community|2021-10-17T12:35:15-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Opposed to most of the Charter Amendments

By Community|2021-10-17T12:28:53-07:00October 18th, 2021|12 Comments

Fire Commissioners regular meeting is Monday

By Community|2021-10-17T15:22:00-07:00October 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital class offerings for upcoming week

By Community|2021-10-16T22:21:13-07:00October 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Medicare open enrollment is here; be prepared

By Community|2021-10-18T12:54:38-07:00October 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Unexpected healing

By Community|2021-10-18T12:45:07-07:00October 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Orcas Senior Center appeals to you to help meet unmet critical needs

By Community|2021-10-15T16:08:19-07:00October 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Shepler understands the role of the fire service in our community

By Community|2021-10-16T15:54:25-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Senior Center’s Meeting of the Minds will learn about past, present, future of the Exchange

By Community|2021-10-15T16:17:41-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Yes, Patrick Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-15T16:18:24-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Please join me in supporting upcoming climate proposals on the ballot

By Community|2021-10-15T17:24:50-07:00October 16th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | October 6 – 12, 2021

By Community|2021-10-15T17:02:24-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

School Board holding an in-person, all-day work session tomorrow

By Community|2021-10-15T13:19:01-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

This week’s numbers: Lopez 0, San Juan 4, Orcas 16. This is not a sports score

By Community|2021-10-15T13:17:57-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Do you need a vaccine booster? Yes and no

By Community|2021-10-15T13:16:59-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas School District identifies 11 COVID positive students

By Community|2021-10-15T12:46:47-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Strong support for Shepler as Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-15T12:34:50-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Spooky reminder: Second half property taxes are due on Halloween

By Community|2021-10-15T12:31:12-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Wes Heinmiller has my vote for fire commissioner

By Community|2021-10-16T15:24:38-07:00October 15th, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | I encourage you to support our charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-14T17:29:45-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Meet your local Alpha Home Health & Hospice team

By Community|2021-10-14T10:38:47-07:00October 14th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Shepler knows how a Fire Department is supposed to work

By Community|2021-10-16T15:49:33-07:00October 14th, 2021|2 Comments

It’s time to get ready for Medicare’s annual open enrollment

By Community|2021-10-13T13:34:07-07:00October 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Big day planned by Whale Museum in November for virtual ‘Gear Down’ workshop

By Community|2021-10-12T20:35:54-07:00October 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Eligible for Pfizer booster vaccination? Register for next week’s clinics

By Community|2021-10-12T16:45:26-07:00October 12th, 2021|1 Comment

San Juan County Land Bank is ZOOM-meeting on Friday

By Community|2021-10-12T14:34:23-07:00October 12th, 2021|Comments Off

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