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Meeting of the Minds to explore Cascade Creek coho salmon & water restoration

By Community|2021-03-12T13:54:34-08:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Let’s get together and learn about Medicare benefits

By Community|2021-03-13T12:19:58-08:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Dungeons and Dragons and Drama to benefit five local theatres

By Community|2021-03-12T11:29:02-08:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

March 18th Island Primary Care-Orcas community briefing – How to register

By Community|2021-03-12T13:43:47-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Lekanoff provides update on legislative session half-way point

By Community|2021-03-13T12:01:34-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

HOT TOPIC #45 | I’ve been vaccinated – now what? Also: A look at the road ahead

By Community|2021-03-12T16:31:01-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 3 – 10, 2021

By Community|2021-03-12T15:02:05-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

New vaccine registration window opens up Monday morning, 9 a.m.

By Community|2021-03-15T13:24:19-07:00March 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Latest county COVID update shows us remaining steady, with no new cases

By Community|2021-03-12T14:10:40-08:00March 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Amend the Charter with a “Universal” bill of rights that includes the rights of nature

By Community|2021-03-12T13:18:03-08:00March 12th, 2021|4 Comments

On the path to normality, Library is expanding its hours! Repeat: Library is expanding its hours!

By Community|2021-03-11T15:56:34-08:00March 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Peace Island Medical Center names Chief Administrative Officer

By Community|2021-03-10T15:33:19-08:00March 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Garden Club preparing for upcoming 2021 Safe Garden Tour

By Community|2021-03-11T14:47:30-08:00March 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Land Bank requests seasonal sheep grazing lease proposals for 2021-2022

By Community|2021-03-11T14:34:24-08:00March 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | The pure joy, gratitude of having received my vaccine

By Community|2021-03-11T12:33:19-08:00March 11th, 2021|1 Comment

Unvaccinated? Over 65? County wants to hear from you in this survey

By Community|2021-03-12T13:22:31-08:00March 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Solid Waste Program is set to discuss our handling of organic materials

By Community|2021-03-10T12:58:55-08:00March 10th, 2021|Comments Off

School Board will meet tomorrow in special budget work session

By Community|2021-03-10T11:50:25-08:00March 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Health Care District announces new Medical Director at Island Primary Care-Orcas

By Community|2021-03-11T14:35:50-08:00March 9th, 2021|7 Comments

Reminder | March 22 deadline approaches for Blair Avenue mural proposals

By Community|2021-03-09T14:44:52-08:00March 9th, 2021|Comments Off

You won’t want to miss this upcoming library Zoom talk tomorrow

By Community|2021-03-09T13:52:40-08:00March 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Enough vaccine will soon arrive to vaccinate all SJC eligible educators

By Community|2021-03-09T12:51:28-08:00March 9th, 2021|Comments Off

In recent encounter, Center for Whale Research confirms J58 is a girl

By Community|2021-03-09T12:28:20-08:00March 9th, 2021|Comments Off

This March, storytelling with Eth-Noh-Tec, on Zoom, celebrates stories of women

By Community|2021-03-08T18:02:16-08:00March 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Notice: Our vaccine appointment went to junk mail

By Community|2021-03-08T13:12:17-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County seeks arguments against upcoming ballot measures

By Community|2021-03-08T12:08:07-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Urge to uphold vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-03-08T11:51:43-08:00March 8th, 2021|1 Comment

Artsmith and Darvill’s Salon Series Reading coming up this Thursday

By Community|2021-03-08T11:42:52-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of moratorium on vacation rental permits

By Community|2021-03-08T11:36:11-08:00March 8th, 2021|8 Comments

Salish Sea Science Symposium: Implications of noise from navy aircraft for the Salish Sea and Olympic Region

By Community|2021-03-07T11:32:51-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Senior Center celebrates 49 years of Meals on Wheels’ connection to community

By Community|2021-03-06T22:22:32-08:00March 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #44 | The Johnson & Johnson vaccine

By Community|2021-03-07T10:42:41-08:00March 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Charter Review Commission has scheduled two upcoming town hall meetings

By Community|2021-03-06T22:21:53-08:00March 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Fleming is latest doc to not pursue a contract with Island Primary Care-Orcas

By Community|2021-03-06T17:49:18-08:00March 6th, 2021|19 Comments

Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee recruiting new members at upcoming meeting

By Community|2021-03-04T14:26:14-08:00March 6th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID-19 vaccine registration assistance is available

By Community|2021-03-08T11:44:05-08:00March 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Triplett again offering free tooth extraction clinic

By Community|2021-03-05T12:48:18-08:00March 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Feeling philosophical? Join the conversation at Senior Center’s Socrates Cafe

By Community|2021-03-04T14:49:25-08:00March 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 24 – March 2, 2021

By Community|2021-03-04T15:48:05-08:00March 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Limited registration window just opened for COVID vaccine appointments

By Community|2021-03-08T11:44:32-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Council will again address moratorium in upcoming public hearing; pre-hearing on Sunday

By Community|2021-03-06T13:51:38-08:00March 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Dear Council: We are opposed to recent vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-03-05T15:53:51-08:00March 5th, 2021|12 Comments

Rep. Lekanoff has an update from the halls of the Legislature

By Community|2021-03-05T15:18:53-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

PPP deadlines approaching; free EDC technical assistance available

By Community|2021-03-05T13:49:48-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID update: No new cases anywhere this week in San Juan County

By Community|2021-03-05T13:30:14-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s how the COVID vaccine rollout looks in San Juan County

By Community|2021-03-05T12:17:41-08:00March 5th, 2021|1 Comment

Island Primary Care-Orcas set to begin operations on April 1

By Community|2021-03-05T12:01:19-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest class offerings from Island Hospital

By Community|2021-03-04T14:02:54-08:00March 4th, 2021|Comments Off

January 6, a poem by wasakalobo

By Community|2021-03-04T12:01:19-08:00March 4th, 2021|1 Comment

Whale Museum has big day planned with virtual Marine Naturalists

By Community|2021-03-03T12:46:45-08:00March 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Over 3,000 popular magazines now available for download through Orcas Island Public LIbrary

By Community|2021-03-03T12:11:56-08:00March 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Change is coming to Orcas Family Health Center

By Community|2021-03-03T11:27:21-08:00March 3rd, 2021|2 Comments

Lisa Bergman will give great composers a makeover in upcoming livestream event

By Community|2021-02-27T13:36:25-08:00March 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions

By Community|2021-03-02T11:53:17-08:00March 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Second public hearing on vacation rental moratorium now scheduled

By Community|2021-03-02T11:33:50-08:00March 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Health Care Board Zoom meeting tonight, 5 p.m.

By Community|2021-03-02T11:04:33-08:00March 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

WA Supreme Court declares drug possession statute unconstitutional

By Community|2021-03-02T16:29:52-08:00March 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Joy of Movement T’ai Chi series returns to Senior Center via ZOOM

By Community|2021-03-02T11:00:41-08:00March 1st, 2021|Comments Off

New community classes upcoming from Island Hospital

By Community|2021-02-25T16:14:02-08:00February 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Land Bank: It’s time to order native plants while supplies last

By Community|2021-02-27T12:55:26-08:00February 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 17 – 23, 2021

By Community|2021-02-25T15:44:07-08:00February 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Friday update from Rep. Lekanoff … and today is her birthday!

By Community|2021-02-26T14:28:51-08:00February 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Community Rights San Juan Islands to host two conversation cafes in March

By Community|2021-02-25T14:40:00-08:00February 26th, 2021|Comments Off

There are no new COVID-19 cases anywhere in county; tips to keep it that way

By Community|2021-02-26T11:40:18-08:00February 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest offerings from Funhouse Commons

By Community|2021-02-24T17:13:18-08:00February 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | We have good cause to extend vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-02-25T15:46:57-08:00February 26th, 2021|14 Comments

School District to outline 1st grade public school options in upcoming parent orientation meeting

By Community|2021-02-25T13:53:09-08:00February 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Music Advocacy Group compiling spring benefit ‘concert’ surprise

By Community|2021-02-25T13:23:33-08:00February 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Food security vs. nutritional security

By Community|2021-02-23T14:51:26-08:00February 24th, 2021|2 Comments

Time to sign up for Coast Guard Auxiliary course

By Community|2021-02-24T11:34:36-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Robert Lee Powell 1954-2021

By Community|2021-02-23T23:09:47-08:00February 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Funhouse presents free workshop for parents: Guiding Good Choices

By Community|2021-02-24T11:09:31-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

EDC is offering remote, hands-on introduction to different trades for children

By Community|2021-02-23T13:49:18-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

School Board will meet on Thursday

By Community|2021-02-23T16:19:03-08:00February 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Republicans challenge who votes in 2022

By Community|2021-02-23T14:16:40-08:00February 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | New medical center now has a solid foundation

By Community|2021-02-23T13:22:24-08:00February 23rd, 2021|6 Comments

Registration now open for San Juans Agricultural Summit

By Community|2021-02-23T13:08:21-08:00February 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #43 | Info on COVID vaccine second dose

By Community|2021-02-23T17:17:52-08:00February 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s something you don’t see every day that will happen on Orcas tomorrow

By Community|2021-02-23T12:28:52-08:00February 22nd, 2021|5 Comments

Island Hospital’s current workshop topics include diabetes, advanced directives

By Community|2021-02-22T11:04:54-08:00February 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Food System Team forges ahead with work on community food assessment

By Community|2021-02-20T13:57:04-08:00February 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Island healthcare looks finally poised for success

By Community|2021-02-21T15:38:18-08:00February 21st, 2021|2 Comments

It’s the year of the Ox, and Eth-noh-tec has stories, recipes to share

By Community|2021-02-20T21:01:45-08:00February 21st, 2021|Comments Off

EDC to begin asset mapping with SJ Makers Guild

By Community|2021-02-20T21:00:43-08:00February 21st, 2021|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center adjusts visitor policy to allow for limited visitor access

By Community|2021-02-20T21:00:02-08:00February 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commission will meet on Monday

By Community|2021-02-19T12:11:28-08:00February 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Streaming Live from Orcas Center: ChellaJay and Luka Palisæde

By Community|2021-02-19T13:52:04-08:00February 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Some news you can use from Economic Development Council

By Community|2021-02-20T12:14:09-08:00February 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 10 – 16, 2021

By Community|2021-02-20T11:55:18-08:00February 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Three new COVID cases in the county this week; none on Orcas

By Community|2021-02-19T11:35:08-08:00February 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | After recent snow, tow truck operator says, “well done, Orcas”

By Community|2021-02-19T21:48:21-08:00February 19th, 2021|1 Comment

County Fair theme, “Lettuce Entertain You,” is now accepting submissions for poster art

By Community|2021-02-18T15:45:40-08:00February 19th, 2021|Comments Off

SJ Emergency Management makes plea to community regarding vaccine eligibility

By Community|2021-02-18T16:50:33-08:00February 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Salmonberry students held Walk for Water fundraiser

By Community|2021-02-18T12:43:39-08:00February 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Local vaccine shipments still delayed due to winter weather across country

By Community|2021-02-18T20:09:34-08:00February 18th, 2021|2 Comments

Severe weather continues to impact SJC vaccine supply chain

By Community|2021-02-18T20:10:28-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Helpers on Orcas join forces to assist us in signing up for COVID-19 vaccine

By Community|2021-02-17T14:56:24-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s a good reason to become a Garden Club member

By Community|2021-02-17T12:46:07-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

CRITICAL UPDATE: Severe weather impacts SJC vaccine supply chain. No clinic tomorrow.

By Community|2021-02-17T12:05:22-08:00February 16th, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you, National Guard

By Community|2021-02-16T16:30:58-08:00February 16th, 2021|4 Comments

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