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San Juan County Fire Districts are urging safety with fire danger level HIGH

By Community|2021-07-12T13:47:51-07:00July 12th, 2021|Comments Off

SHIBA welcomes Inter Island Healthcare Foundation to take over as the new local SHIBA program for help with Medicare

By Community|2021-07-13T16:48:59-07:00July 12th, 2021|1 Comment

Shinstrom retirement party resets celebration date to September

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

PeaceHealth Medical Group Cardiology expands service in Anacortes

By Community|2021-07-10T13:51:41-07:00July 11th, 2021|1 Comment

Sleep, pregnancy, mental health are next Island Hospital classes

By Community|2021-07-10T12:17:23-07:00July 11th, 2021|Comments Off

OIFF, Mount Baker Farm set to screen movies at the drive-in this coming weekend

By Community|2021-07-09T17:23:14-07:00July 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Council to hear public testimony on vacation rental moratorium Monday

By Community|2021-07-10T13:52:16-07:00July 10th, 2021|7 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | June 29 – July 5, 2021

By Community|2021-07-09T16:21:46-07:00July 10th, 2021|Comments Off

New art from two local artists on the walls at Orcas Island Library

By Community|2021-07-09T13:16:45-07:00July 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Coming up from SJIMA: Dr. Kellie Kirksey on race, activism, poetry

By Community|2021-07-09T12:23:41-07:00July 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | An open letter to the Journal of the San Juans

By Community|2021-07-10T23:07:28-07:00July 8th, 2021|16 Comments

Free COVID-19 student/staff testing appointments available from OISD

By Community|2021-07-08T12:31:00-07:00July 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas School Board will Zoom-meet on Thursday

By Community|2021-07-07T14:30:51-07:00July 7th, 2021|1 Comment

Feeling philosophical? Senior Center’s Socrates Cafe is coming up this weekend

By Community|2021-07-07T12:56:00-07:00July 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Just what we need as we emerge from pandemic: Library Fair is back Aug. 14

By Community|2021-07-07T11:54:37-07:00July 7th, 2021|2 Comments

Learn how to operate and rent the Conservation District no-till drill

By Community|2021-07-04T17:31:42-07:00July 6th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Zero emissions EV charger project on Orcas Island

By Community|2021-07-05T10:46:41-07:00July 6th, 2021|10 Comments

Orcas community to usher long-time, local doctor into retirement at upcoming celebration

By Community|2021-07-04T15:13:33-07:00July 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms with The Horsenecks to perform live on Village Green

By Community|2021-06-30T17:16:53-07:00July 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Funhouse virtual fundraiser looks through rose-colored glasses to brighter future

By Community|2021-07-05T10:47:16-07:00July 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Trades info and how to get your business back on track

By Community|2021-07-05T13:42:34-07:00July 5th, 2021|Comments Off

CWR encounters K Pod in Rosario Strait/Haro Strait

By Community|2021-07-04T17:32:32-07:00July 5th, 2021|Comments Off

First-ever Latinx Youth Leadership Summit met recently on Lopez Island

By Community|2021-07-03T19:41:14-07:00July 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 23 – 29, 2021

By Community|2021-07-03T12:27:12-07:00July 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Children’s House reflects on the last year, and reminder of mayoral race closing tomorrow

By Community|2021-07-02T15:52:25-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Auditor: Let’s take a look at our county financial situation following pandemic

By Community|2021-07-03T12:30:00-07:00July 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Last weekly COVID case update from SJC; new reports will be monthly

By Community|2021-07-02T13:40:49-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Eastsound Water releases annual consumer confidence report

By Community|2021-06-30T18:20:30-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Join Orcas Senior Center today

By Community|2021-07-01T12:19:41-07:00July 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Land Bank partners with local student for community discussion

By Community|2021-07-01T16:45:22-07:00July 1st, 2021|1 Comment

Just Announced! Additional car spots, walk-up tickets added to July 4th laser show

By Community|2021-06-30T15:26:41-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office investigates after PeaceIsland Medical Center goes into lockdown

By Community|2021-06-30T13:53:01-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Tick Talk | Kwiaht launches two-year study of ticks on island

By Community|2021-06-30T13:14:35-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

As summer Park & Rec programs prepare to open, ready for registration, instructors, volunteers

By Community|2021-06-29T15:24:20-07:00June 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Council approves proclamation designating “Plastic Free July” for San Juan County

By Community|2021-06-29T14:08:37-07:00June 29th, 2021|1 Comment

At long last, runners set foot on new track at 1st Annual Bob Henigson Fun Run

By Community|2021-06-29T11:23:08-07:00June 29th, 2021|1 Comment

Matthew Laslo brings back his live Magic Show for July 4th weekend

By Community|2021-06-28T20:29:24-07:00June 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest upcoming class offerings from Island Hospital

By Community|2021-06-27T13:17:20-07:00June 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly walking tours with Hilary Canty are back

By Community|2021-06-28T12:52:31-07:00June 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Rental assistance available for San Juan County tenants and landlords

By Community|2021-06-28T11:22:25-07:00June 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Center outlines their reopening plans going forward

By Community|2021-06-27T13:16:18-07:00June 28th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County mask requirements to end today

By Community|2021-06-27T12:57:10-07:00June 27th, 2021|4 Comments

Enroll to explore Salish Sea marine and near shore terrestrial environments by kayak

By Community|2021-06-26T10:51:15-07:00June 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Use the Whale Warning Flag to protect both whales and boaters

By Community|2021-06-25T17:41:40-07:00June 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Are you or someone you know in heat crisis? Hot tips for hot temps

By Community|2021-06-29T18:31:36-07:00June 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Study: Local restrictions on Airbnb listings reduce property values in areas popular with tourists

By Community|2021-06-25T17:41:58-07:00June 27th, 2021|15 Comments

Ecological Restoration Certificate now available through WWU’s Huxley College of the Environment

By Community|2021-06-24T13:12:31-07:00June 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Hot Topic #52 | The latest on masking guidelines from SJC

By Community|2021-06-25T15:56:52-07:00June 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Community Church is pleased to host three Summer Selah Services

By Community|2021-06-26T09:59:20-07:00June 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 14 – 22, 2021

By Community|2021-06-25T18:15:39-07:00June 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | New task force appointment, WaNG kudos, Green Amendment, salmon

By Community|2021-06-25T15:25:23-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

A poem for today: Solstice Dance by Bruce Hanna

By Community|2021-06-25T11:25:44-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Congrats! Current county corona case count craters

By Community|2021-06-25T11:04:27-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Explosive development drives interest in County’s Comp Plan update

By Community|2021-06-24T19:18:29-07:00June 25th, 2021|10 Comments

EDC starting up a sustainable youth trades series

By Community|2021-06-24T22:42:48-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen calls for long-term, structural investment in child care

By Community|2021-06-24T13:12:50-07:00June 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Food Bank has openings for volunteers

By Community|2021-06-24T15:42:02-07:00June 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Agenda for next Port Commissioners meeting has slight amendment to agenda

By Community|2021-06-24T14:40:19-07:00June 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Plenty news to share from Island Hospital as they review first three months of service on Orcas

By Community|2021-06-24T12:52:41-07:00June 24th, 2021|3 Comments

Senior Center welcomes new Companion Services Coordinator

By Community|2021-06-24T13:11:35-07:00June 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Senior Center, Doe Bay Wine bring back Virtual Vineyard with regional PNW wines

By Community|2021-06-23T15:33:23-07:00June 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Library Board: Special meeting notice

By Community|2021-06-23T15:14:47-07:00June 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

This week’s orca survey blog looks back at legendary superpod encounter from 1976

By Community|2021-06-23T14:26:17-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Coalition to End Homelessness forms on Orcas, looks for community partners

By Community|2021-06-23T13:38:35-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

There’s a new location for Garden C on this weekend’s Garden Club tour

By Community|2021-06-23T12:19:40-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Job announcement for Assistant Chief opening at Orcas Fire & Rescue

By Community|2021-06-23T13:41:19-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

An anniversary? A birthday? It was definitely a celebration at Moran State Park last weekend

By Community|2021-06-22T22:59:02-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

New sculpture at Orcas Center, thanks to OHS graduate Thian Armenia

By Community|2021-06-22T22:58:22-07:00June 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Best time to become a Museum member? A members only ice cream social this weekend

By Community|2021-06-22T13:30:47-07:00June 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Campaign manager makes pitch for his mayoral candidate

By Community|2021-06-22T11:18:46-07:00June 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Agenda now posted for next Port Commissioners meeting

By Community|2021-06-22T13:48:43-07:00June 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Funhouse Latinx mentor program wraps up with leadership workshop

By Community|2021-06-22T10:30:10-07:00June 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Mona Evans updates accessibility signage for National Honor Society project

By Community|2021-06-20T15:07:10-07:00June 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Getting from here to there via ferry could be difficult rest of the day

By Community|2021-06-21T16:57:51-07:00June 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Center readies their summer reopening plans

By Community|2021-06-20T15:06:35-07:00June 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners release agenda ahead of meeting on Monday

By Community|2021-06-20T16:18:12-07:00June 20th, 2021|Comments Off

July 3rd parade, laser show? Yes! Welcome back to commonplace

By Community|2021-06-19T15:00:07-07:00June 20th, 2021|Comments Off

CWR revisits a mini-superpod encounter with J pod and L12s from June of 1995

By Community|2021-06-17T16:00:50-07:00June 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Master Gardeners return to Driftwood Nursery to offer gardening help

By Community|2021-06-18T11:33:53-07:00June 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Island Hospital purchases innovative, world-class spine robot

By Community|2021-06-15T17:24:03-07:00June 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas District Committee election for Orcas Senior Center, June 21 to July 1

By Community|2021-06-17T14:15:21-07:00June 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Poetry of Langston Hughes is powerful statement for today

By Community|2021-06-19T13:20:21-07:00June 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Observing orca from the air gives a novel look into their social structure

By Community|2021-06-17T16:28:35-07:00June 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 8 – 13, 2021

By Community|2021-06-18T13:03:33-07:00June 19th, 2021|Comments Off

It’s true! Live and in-person summer concerts begin tonight at the Village Green

By Community|2021-06-18T13:17:19-07:00June 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Really sad the last few days

By Community|2021-06-17T19:47:49-07:00June 18th, 2021|28 Comments

Weekly SJC COVID report shows one new case on San Juan

By Community|2021-06-18T11:16:56-07:00June 18th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County Superior Court, Juvenile Division, shines a spotlight on importance of reunifying families

By Community|2021-06-17T14:36:17-07:00June 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Joan Roulac Qigong workshop coming up at Senior Center

By Community|2021-06-17T14:09:55-07:00June 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Vote early, vote often remains the hue, cry of Eastsound mayoral race

By Community|2021-06-17T14:09:23-07:00June 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Hey! Check this out: SJC mask mandate now has an end date

By Community|2021-06-20T12:55:36-07:00June 17th, 2021|2 Comments

Orcas Garden Club readies Safe Garden Tour as pandemic nears end

By Community|2021-06-16T17:58:09-07:00June 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Contractor? You’ll want to check out this upcoming free class on Contracts

By Community|2021-06-16T16:45:35-07:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Students, staff, parents, community all receive heartfelt kudos from school superintendent

By Community|2021-06-16T14:00:35-07:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County Land Bank agenda for June 2021 meeting

By Community|2021-06-15T16:52:32-07:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Skagit Valley College to hold virtual commencement

By Community|2021-06-15T16:51:57-07:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Oops! District Committee election for Orcas Senior Center misprint

By Community|2021-06-15T14:33:44-07:00June 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Food Bank adds a refrigerated vehicle awarded by WSDA Grant to build capacity

By Community|2021-06-17T09:11:02-07:00June 15th, 2021|1 Comment

This year’s Chamber Music Festival is both live at Orcas Center and livestreamed

By Community|2021-06-10T15:13:21-07:00June 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Jacob Miller, Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman perform this weekend on Village Green

By Community|2021-06-14T17:32:14-07:00June 15th, 2021|Comments Off

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