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OPALCO Board nominations due February 19

By Community|2021-02-16T17:55:36-08:00February 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners will meet on Thursday

By Community|2021-02-16T13:15:19-08:00February 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Land Bank monthly meeting this Friday

By Community|2021-02-16T13:05:44-08:00February 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Skagit Valley College is offering basic education for adults, along with English language acquisition

By Community|2021-02-15T17:14:01-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

OHS Key Club to hold second food drive for Food Bank

By Community|2021-02-15T14:55:40-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Don’t cancel your vaccine appointment due to weather; we can reschedule you

By Community|2021-02-16T17:56:26-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Senior Center Stamp Club invites stamp collectors, current & future

By Community|2021-02-15T11:31:17-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Public hearing coming up on vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-02-12T12:23:21-08:00February 14th, 2021|17 Comments

Tea, cookies, an arrangement: Garden Club brings winter warmth

By Community|2021-02-12T12:49:55-08:00February 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Lopez vaccine clinic on Monday will be open

By Community|2021-02-14T11:22:10-08:00February 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Streaming live from Orcas Center: Fian

By Community|2021-02-11T12:19:10-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

New report furthers understanding of COVID-19 transmission in schools

By Community|2021-02-13T11:10:51-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Huh. Library is closed

By Community|2021-02-13T11:04:43-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 3 – 9, 2021

By Community|2021-02-13T10:52:33-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly local case update | SJC total increases from 123 to 126

By Community|2021-02-12T12:58:51-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Happy Lunar New Year: Update from Rep. Lekanoff

By Community|2021-02-12T12:17:34-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Limited number of vaccine appointments available. Register at 3 p.m. today

By Community|2021-02-13T11:11:14-08:00February 12th, 2021|3 Comments

Islands’ Oil Spill Association welcomes new Executive Diretor

By Community|2021-02-11T21:58:57-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Special school board meeting/budget workshop today

By Community|2021-02-13T11:12:03-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Fish For Teeth again bringing mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor

By Community|2021-02-11T12:03:43-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Health officer has additional recommendations regarding school reopening

By Community|2021-02-11T11:52:29-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Air quality monitoring is upcoming Meeting of the Minds topic

By Community|2021-02-10T13:32:03-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Update on vaccine registration process

By Community|2021-02-18T20:11:30-08:00February 10th, 2021|9 Comments

Sake meets sushi in upcoming ZOOM virtual vineyard

By Community|2021-02-10T13:16:30-08:00February 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Finnie Awards | It’s time again to honor our tree-loving, bunny-hugging, dirt worshippers

By Community|2021-02-10T12:52:42-08:00February 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital & Orcas Island Health Care District will hold a community briefing next week

By Community|2021-02-09T14:56:44-08:00February 10th, 2021|1 Comment

Artsmith and Darvill’s announces upcoming 2021 salon series

By Community|2021-02-09T13:36:29-08:00February 9th, 2021|1 Comment

WA National Guard sending vaccine support (1900 doses) to San Juan County next week

By Community|2021-02-10T19:02:56-08:00February 9th, 2021|10 Comments

Local COVID case numbers spike, prompting reminder to wear masks

By Community|2021-02-09T13:02:27-08:00February 9th, 2021|Comments Off

2021 San Juan Islands Ag Summit goes virtual

By Community|2021-02-09T12:47:13-08:00February 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Take a look at OCRC’s new client reception/Coates’ Cabinet office

By Community|2021-02-08T15:41:14-08:00February 8th, 2021|1 Comment

Spread Valentine’s love San Juan Islands style

By Community|2021-02-02T13:18:57-08:00February 7th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF weekly report includes a performance award for The Yakima

By Community|2021-02-06T12:30:48-08:00February 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Huge kudos to the vaccination team

By Community|2021-02-06T11:03:55-08:00February 6th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | January 27 – February 1, 2021

By Community|2021-02-04T13:17:10-08:00February 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Vaccine appointment registration delayed until 9 a.m., Monday Feb. 8

By Community|2021-02-07T11:56:07-08:00February 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Update on vaccine registration as County switches to new system

By Community|2021-02-07T11:56:08-08:00February 5th, 2021|7 Comments

Letter to Editor | Doctors abandoned their commitment to community

By Community|2021-02-05T11:13:10-08:00February 5th, 2021|26 Comments

Weekly COVID-19 new cases update: Orcas 4, Lopez 3, San Juan 2

By Community|2021-02-05T10:58:45-08:00February 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | A gigantic MLK Day of Service thank you

By Community|2021-02-04T16:46:20-08:00February 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Hospital classes, screening

By Community|2021-02-04T12:10:04-08:00February 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Extraordinary talent on Orcas

By Community|2021-02-04T11:37:11-08:00February 4th, 2021|1 Comment

A plea to the community on travel, new variants, keeping safe: DON’T TRAVEL, DON’T HOST

By Community|2021-02-05T12:07:12-08:00February 4th, 2021|3 Comments

Strengthening Community: Latinx-focused peer-to-peer mentoring at The Funhouse

By Community|2021-02-03T12:38:52-08:00February 4th, 2021|Comments Off

County’s Mark Tompkins addresses our most pressing COVID-19 vaccine questions

By Community|2021-02-04T11:25:57-08:00February 3rd, 2021|4 Comments

Join the treasure hunt! We’re looking for Orange Jelly Fungus on Orcas Island

By Community|2021-02-03T12:01:06-08:00February 3rd, 2021|4 Comments

With COVID-19 vaccine supply limited, PeaceHealth is contacting eligible patients

By Community|2021-02-02T17:09:00-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Prune Alley construction: What to expect

By Community|2021-02-02T17:08:33-08:00February 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Community Foundation announces call for 2021 spring GiveOrcas grant program

By Community|2021-02-02T15:27:38-08:00February 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Health Officer has guidance regarding school reopening

By Community|2021-02-03T13:56:15-08:00February 2nd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Actual vaccination process, needle in arm, was a breeze

By Community|2021-02-02T14:16:00-08:00February 2nd, 2021|3 Comments

It’s finally back-to-school time for these grade schoolers

By Community|2021-02-02T11:59:39-08:00February 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Seniors Have Talent was great fun

By Community|2021-02-01T14:33:42-08:00February 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Library is again open for browsing

By Community|2021-02-01T13:48:35-08:00February 1st, 2021|2 Comments

Remains of two eagles discovered near Mount Grant summit

By Community|2021-02-01T13:36:58-08:00February 1st, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’m losing my doctor

By Community|2021-02-01T13:05:45-08:00February 1st, 2021|5 Comments

Oh, no. Behind the scenes with Olga Symphony has been cancelled

By Community|2021-02-01T10:32:18-08:00February 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I am concerned about the future of healthcare on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-31T12:11:11-08:00February 1st, 2021|3 Comments

Skagit Valley College announces Spring Quarter registration dates

By Community|2021-01-29T14:31:15-08:00January 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Just because …

By Community|2021-02-01T13:38:19-08:00January 31st, 2021|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | Years of planning went into creating the new health clinic; give it a chance

By Community|2021-01-30T12:53:35-08:00January 30th, 2021|11 Comments

Rep. Lekanoff: Economy, legislation, health, and, oh yeah, dinosaurs

By Community|2021-01-30T12:02:03-08:00January 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 20 – 26, 2021

By Community|2021-01-28T15:06:28-08:00January 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest local case numbers from County show two new cases on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-29T13:52:30-08:00January 29th, 2021|2 Comments

Hey! This is the weekend for Seniors Have Talent

By Community|2021-01-30T21:35:34-08:00January 29th, 2021|4 Comments

OIHCD Superintendent Presson provides an update on progress toward new clinic

By Community|2021-01-29T13:00:38-08:00January 29th, 2021|13 Comments

The most recent update on San Juan County vaccine distribution

By Community|2021-01-29T12:11:23-08:00January 29th, 2021|11 Comments

Children’s House is looking for some new board members

By Community|2021-01-28T14:34:59-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Considering crossing a state line for vaccine?

By Community|2021-01-28T11:51:38-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital has some new free classes on offer

By Community|2021-01-28T11:33:13-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Alperin announces his plan to not pursue employment with Island Hospital

By Community|2021-01-28T10:54:16-08:00January 28th, 2021|23 Comments

Orcas Fire welcomes two new familiar faces

By Community|2021-01-28T10:37:45-08:00January 28th, 2021|3 Comments

EDC launches survey to assess business impacts from COVID-19

By Community|2021-01-27T13:36:56-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of new statewide COVID-19 response updates

By Community|2021-01-27T13:30:27-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

State ferries to host February virtual community meetings

By Community|2021-01-27T10:57:54-08:00January 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee statement on Biden climate plan

By Community|2021-01-27T11:25:35-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

A South Carolina town that grew too fast now wants to stop growth

By Community|2021-01-26T13:23:59-08:00January 27th, 2021|2 Comments

State Department of Health welcomes new leader of public-private vaccination effort

By Community|2021-01-26T16:10:31-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Salmonella outbreak prompts removal of backyard bird feeders in B.C.

By Community|2021-01-26T12:27:04-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Alex Ramel: Advancing a recovery plan for Washington, a bold new transportation package, and a vaccine update

By Community|2021-01-26T15:44:54-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

All In Washington match grant to Community Foundation has been approved

By Community|2021-01-26T12:07:41-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Friends of the Orcas Library are starting their annual membership drive

By Community|2021-01-26T11:48:39-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

State COVID-19 vaccine distribution hits 500,000 total doses administered

By Community|2021-01-26T11:28:15-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Prune Alley improvements project to soon begin construction

By Community|2021-01-26T11:19:19-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | An inside view of those North Beach trees

By Community|2021-01-25T15:30:08-08:00January 25th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Vaccination rollout is ‘haphazardous’

By Community|2021-01-25T10:19:59-08:00January 25th, 2021|7 Comments

Kwiaht to receive coastal watershed grant to build shellfish reefs as living breakwaters on Lopez

By Community|2021-01-25T10:31:59-08:00January 25th, 2021|1 Comment

Effort to save the Shaw Store gains momentum

By Community|2021-01-24T16:33:50-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming balance screening, diabetes classes at Island Hospital

By Community|2021-01-23T17:04:17-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

New “Roadmap to Recovery” dashboard now live; All regions to remain in phase 1 for now

By Community|2021-01-23T16:28:10-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #42 | Vaccine FAQ 5.0

By Community|2021-01-23T15:19:50-08:00January 24th, 2021|3 Comments

New United Kingdom COVID-19 variant detected in Snohomish County

By Community|2021-01-23T17:53:56-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commission schedules regular meeting for tomorrow

By Community|2021-01-23T16:35:22-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Dept. of unintended consequences: McCleary funding reforms force big San Juan school district budget cuts

By Community|2021-01-23T16:42:05-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for Blair Avenue Mural Project

By Community|2021-01-23T16:20:08-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

A reminder that Wolf Hollow stands ready to help wildlife in need

By Community|2021-01-23T16:13:49-08:00January 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | January 13 – 19, 2021

By Community|2021-01-23T14:32:10-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2021-01-23T11:46:36-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly COVID-19 update from the county

By Community|2021-01-22T14:15:16-08:00January 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

OIHCD Superintendent Anne Presson responds to provider announcement

By Community|2021-01-22T14:16:58-08:00January 22nd, 2021|5 Comments

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