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Here’s the San Juan County Land Bank April 2021 meeting agenda

By Community|2021-04-14T10:05:48-07:00April 13th, 2021|4 Comments

Add amateur radio to your disaster preparedness toolkit

By Community|2021-04-13T12:51:27-07:00April 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Pandemic Poetry | Here in the time between

By Community|2021-04-13T11:58:38-07:00April 13th, 2021|1 Comment

OISD launches COVID testing effort in collaboration with State Health Department

By Community|2021-04-13T11:48:50-07:00April 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Sharon & Mike will be live from New York singing of climate change, environmental justice

By Community|2021-04-12T15:46:28-07:00April 13th, 2021|Comments Off

5th annual Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament is coming soon

By Community|2021-04-12T13:47:53-07:00April 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Non-profit leaders commend the community for amazing philanthropic support

By Community|2021-04-12T14:33:20-07:00April 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Plan on attending this Ranked Choice voting presentation on Wednesday

By Community|2021-04-12T13:30:29-07:00April 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | In support of technology capital projects levy

By Community|2021-04-12T13:06:49-07:00April 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Responding paramedic, enroute to another call, comes across fatality accident

By Community|2021-04-12T12:20:24-07:00April 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Occupants rescued from plane in water off Blakely Island

By Community|2021-04-12T12:12:04-07:00April 12th, 2021|Comments Off

New wine bar and café is coming to Orcas Island

By Community|2021-04-12T11:53:46-07:00April 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Friends of San Juans achieves victory for southern resident orca in court

By Community|2021-04-12T11:30:55-07:00April 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Orcas Library to host upcoming poetry reading

By Community|2021-04-10T13:20:47-07:00April 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Memory, mental health, sleep are Island Hospital upcoming class topics

By Community|2021-04-09T14:44:12-07:00April 11th, 2021|Comments Off

EDC, 4H offering hands-on masonry project kits to kids

By Community|2021-04-07T16:38:32-07:00April 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 31 – April 6, 2021

By Community|2021-04-09T14:03:28-07:00April 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly COVID case update indicates concern with recent surge

By Community|2021-04-09T11:35:02-07:00April 9th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Now is the time to support technology in our schools

By Community|2021-04-09T11:00:49-07:00April 9th, 2021|11 Comments

Guest Opinion | This COVID vaccine is all about community

By Community|2021-04-07T17:28:21-07:00April 8th, 2021|3 Comments

Community Foundation seeks part-time administrative support person

By Community|2021-04-07T15:29:33-07:00April 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Volunteers needed to help with upcoming dental van visit

By Community|2021-04-08T10:40:55-07:00April 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Recent COVID surge on SJI serves as a reminder to all about continuing to take precautions

By Community|2021-04-07T16:28:03-07:00April 8th, 2021|Comments Off

School Board to huddle in special budget work session tomorrow

By Community|2021-04-07T15:00:37-07:00April 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Significant COVID surge on San Juan Island prompts community alert

By Community|2021-04-08T10:22:00-07:00April 7th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | We need to support our schools with new Capital Projects ballot levy

By Community|2021-04-06T10:43:59-07:00April 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Hospital District Superintendent revisits the past to reinforce how we create a sustainable future

By Community|2021-04-06T15:55:40-07:00April 6th, 2021|1 Comment

EDC is providing opportunity to learn Computer Aided Design in free class

By Community|2021-04-06T12:11:38-07:00April 6th, 2021|Comments Off

New podcast examines endangered southern resident killer whales

By Community|2021-04-06T10:41:47-07:00April 6th, 2021|1 Comment

Garden Club presenter is a well-known garden myth debunker

By Community|2021-04-06T10:43:38-07:00April 6th, 2021|3 Comments

Funhouse mounts a search for Mentor Program Coordinator

By Community|2021-04-05T12:30:08-07:00April 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Our 10th Graders lay out why you should support upcoming levy

By Community|2021-04-05T12:22:20-07:00April 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Primary Care ribbon cutting ceremony is only a week away

By Community|2021-03-31T13:24:36-07:00April 5th, 2021|Comments Off

OIFF to present 2021 Oscar nominated films

By Community|2021-04-03T11:47:35-07:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming community workshops sponsored by Island Hospital

By Community|2021-04-01T13:43:35-07:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Current SJC board, committee vacancies

By Community|2021-04-02T13:13:03-07:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off

There’s only one measure on upcoming ballot and it needs your support

By Community|2021-04-03T11:59:09-07:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Check out Wolf Hollow’s upcoming photo competition

By Community|2021-04-01T18:03:40-07:00April 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Senior Center has new Little Free Library. How many books can you find?

By Community|2021-04-01T13:23:33-07:00April 3rd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Personal invitation to Land Bank’s community conversation

By Community|2021-04-03T10:46:05-07:00April 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 24 – 31, 2021

By Community|2021-04-02T15:42:57-07:00April 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

New vaccine registrations open Monday for San Juan; other islands, contact local pharmacy

By Community|2021-04-02T17:39:28-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly update: Case count shows increase of 10 new COVID cases on San Juan

By Community|2021-04-02T12:47:50-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We are in support of upcoming school levy

By Community|2021-04-02T13:42:59-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #47 | COVID straight talk for right now

By Community|2021-04-02T12:35:45-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Can vacation rentals be good neighbors?

By Community|2021-03-31T13:38:42-07:00April 2nd, 2021|2 Comments

Senior Center seeks a Companion Services Coordinator

By Community|2021-04-01T14:08:14-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Library/Rotary hosting upcoming session with Brendan Cowan on being prepared

By Community|2021-04-01T14:54:38-07:00April 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Passing along the American Rescue Plan stimulus

By Community|2021-04-01T17:59:39-07:00April 1st, 2021|2 Comments

Who can resist this unique offer open to Orcasonian readers?

By Community|2021-04-02T12:50:54-07:00April 1st, 2021|4 Comments

Orcas resident group sues County, seeks incorporation

By Community|2021-04-02T12:50:29-07:00April 1st, 2021|14 Comments

Letter to Editor | Another thank you from the Food Bank

By Community|2021-03-31T14:04:45-07:00March 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Pre-register for this Chamber Music Festival cooking event with Miro Quartet violist

By Community|2021-03-31T17:34:03-07:00March 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Community Church invites you to celebrate Holy Week with them, in-person or online

By Community|2021-03-30T17:39:30-07:00March 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of Proposition 2 for our schools

By Community|2021-03-30T11:14:45-07:00March 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Family Health Center to remain somewhat operational during transition to new clinic

By Community|2021-03-29T13:10:43-07:00March 29th, 2021|2 Comments

OCS will be adding a new teaching position for 21/22 school year

By Community|2021-03-26T13:42:39-07:00March 28th, 2021|1 Comment

New vaccine registration window opens on Monday March 29 @ 9 a.m.

By Community|2021-03-29T13:22:22-07:00March 27th, 2021|Comments Off

The return of the Orcas Lions Easter Bunny

By Community|2021-03-26T13:16:52-07:00March 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 17 – 23, 2021

By Community|2021-03-27T10:28:35-07:00March 27th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County’s weekly COVID-19 case update: Possible uptick on the way

By Community|2021-03-26T14:48:22-07:00March 26th, 2021|1 Comment

You’re invited to tour Friday Harbor’s new Poetry Gardens

By Community|2021-03-26T13:12:52-07:00March 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Show up for racial justice: Gather with Orcas Asian-American community

By Community|2021-03-25T15:12:04-07:00March 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Center for Whale Research | This is the story of Ralph (J6)

By Community|2021-03-25T12:58:31-07:00March 25th, 2021|Comments Off

There’s a new look for San Juan County website

By Community|2021-03-25T12:02:05-07:00March 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We support Fant, Osterman for OPALCO board

By Community|2021-03-24T11:35:08-07:00March 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | I recommend Joe Cohen for OPALCO board

By Community|2021-03-24T11:12:54-07:00March 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Update on expanded San Juan County vaccine eligibility

By Community|2021-03-23T13:33:20-07:00March 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Food Co-op Annual Meeting: Expanding the circle of cooperation

By Community|2021-03-22T15:30:38-07:00March 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Spring is in the air at SJI Museum of Art

By Community|2021-03-22T15:06:06-07:00March 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Family Health will open registration tomorrow for first-dose vaccines

By Community|2021-03-22T14:46:41-07:00March 22nd, 2021|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | OK, Joe, what’s next? Voting rights or jobs and taxes?

By Community|2021-03-22T14:29:46-07:00March 22nd, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you, Orcas Island, from UW Medicine

By Community|2021-03-22T13:57:23-07:00March 22nd, 2021|5 Comments

SJ Makers Guild launching an on-line, countywide Makers Directory

By Community|2021-03-22T13:16:46-07:00March 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

EDC Annual Economics Luncheon will feature Milene Henley & stand-up economics comedian

By Community|2021-03-21T14:31:58-07:00March 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Sign of normality returning? SJC courts to soon resume jury trials; watch your mailbox for a summons

By Community|2021-03-19T15:11:18-07:00March 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Mobile dental clinics to offer Medicaid and uninsured patients access to dental care on Orcas

By Community|2021-03-21T13:45:57-07:00March 21st, 2021|Comments Off

You will want to listen up! Recording of Island Hospital community briefing is now available

By Community|2021-03-22T12:55:42-07:00March 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | A brief history of vaccines — today’s best defense against COVID-19

By Community|2021-03-20T13:59:45-07:00March 20th, 2021|3 Comments

Lopez Fire Chief Bigby weighs in on water safety

By Community|2021-03-20T12:00:08-07:00March 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 10 – 16, 2021

By Community|2021-03-18T14:49:03-07:00March 20th, 2021|Comments Off

New vaccine registration window opens on Monday 9 a.m.

By Community|2021-03-22T12:53:57-07:00March 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Lekanoff shares some good news updates in her weekly report

By Community|2021-03-19T16:41:38-07:00March 19th, 2021|Comments Off

School Board is set to meet March 25 on Zoom — and in person

By Community|2021-03-19T16:07:15-07:00March 19th, 2021|Comments Off

With more customers, more hours, more fresh food, Orcas Food Bank enters pandemic year 2

By Community|2021-03-19T13:25:15-07:00March 19th, 2021|Comments Off

No new COVID cases in SJC; Rates remain high in neighboring counties

By Community|2021-03-19T12:15:15-07:00March 19th, 2021|3 Comments

Reminder: Island Hospital, Island Primary Care community briefing is tonight

By Community|2021-03-19T12:16:39-07:00March 18th, 2021|7 Comments

Hot Topic #46 | Phases & tiers: Increased vaccine eligibility and reopening

By Community|2021-03-18T11:22:14-07:00March 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Last Sunday in March, join your friends in this virtual vineyard with hard cider

By Community|2021-03-17T16:43:29-07:00March 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners’ regular meeting is now scheduled

By Community|2021-03-17T13:42:32-07:00March 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Earth Day for the San Juans: Restore the earth, restore hope

By Community|2021-03-17T11:51:21-07:00March 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | A thank you to good people

By Community|2021-03-17T10:51:19-07:00March 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Need some repair, some resilience? OrcaSong has a workshop for you

By Community|2021-03-16T17:23:20-07:00March 16th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County Land Bank March 2021 meeting & agenda

By Community|2021-03-16T12:43:53-07:00March 16th, 2021|Comments Off

EDC to hold a hire local, virtual job fair on March 31

By Community|2021-03-16T12:08:44-07:00March 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Materials for Tuesday OIHCD Board meeting are now available

By Community|2021-03-16T12:20:27-07:00March 15th, 2021|2 Comments

Elections officials will test logic and accuracy of ballot tabulating equipment

By Community|2021-03-13T11:42:33-08:00March 15th, 2021|Comments Off

EDC knows all the cool stuff: Unemployment benefits, PPP loans, and more

By Community|2021-03-13T14:05:06-08:00March 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Update from Public Works on Prune Alley street improvements

By Community|2021-03-13T11:41:15-08:00March 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners are ZOOM meeting tomorrow

By Community|2021-03-14T16:38:18-07:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

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