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Guest Opinion | These five trees will be cut down during Prune Alley Phase One improvement project

By Community|2020-09-23T21:32:40-07:00September 24th, 2020|16 Comments

Big day planned by Whale Museum: Virtual “gear down” workshop

By Community|2020-09-24T11:13:02-07:00September 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Keep Rick working for us

By Community|2020-09-25T13:45:44-07:00September 24th, 2020|9 Comments

SmileMobile dental clinic coming to Friday Harbor

By Community|2020-09-23T13:25:15-07:00September 24th, 2020|Comments Off

League of Women Voters will host online General Election candidate forums

By Community|2020-09-23T14:06:55-07:00September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

Senior Center shares results of county candidates Q&A

By Community|2020-09-23T13:52:41-07:00September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

The first residents move into April’s Grove

By Community|2020-09-23T13:37:05-07:00September 23rd, 2020|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you Orcas Island, and thank you Kevin Ranker

By Community|2020-09-23T15:31:35-07:00September 23rd, 2020|5 Comments

Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-23T11:44:38-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

FBI: Foreign actors, cybercriminals likely to spread disinformation regarding 2020 election results

By Community|2020-09-22T21:23:43-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Ready to learn some new skills from home, start a new hobby? Check out SVC line-up

By Community|2020-09-23T11:40:30-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

State announces new COVID relief funds to support nonprofits helping youth

By Community|2020-09-23T11:49:46-07:00September 22nd, 2020|1 Comment

Zylstra Lake Preserve opens for public access

By Community|2020-09-23T11:52:05-07:00September 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Eastsound Water announces “virtual” annual meeting plan

By Community|2020-09-23T12:02:31-07:00September 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Orcas Center now set up with a new dishwasher

By Community|2020-09-23T12:05:34-07:00September 22nd, 2020|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Prune Alley and our upcoming election

By Community|2020-09-23T12:06:56-07:00September 21st, 2020|13 Comments

School Board will gather on Thursday for regular meeting

By Community|2020-09-23T12:08:17-07:00September 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Now time for annual Salish Seeds Project fall native wildflower sale

By Community|2020-09-23T12:11:59-07:00September 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Museum announces Executive Director resignation and search

By Community|2020-09-23T12:14:17-07:00September 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Leadership San Juan Islands to hold virtual open houses for Lopez, Orcas and San Juan

By Community|2020-09-23T12:15:53-07:00September 21st, 2020|1 Comment

County burn ban has been lifted

By Community|2020-09-23T12:18:06-07:00September 20th, 2020|4 Comments

Funhouse virtual fundraiser just went live

By Community|2020-09-20T14:37:58-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

We’re all socially awkward right now

By Community|2020-09-20T13:04:24-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

It’s almost time for the Autumn Moon Festival with Eth-Noh-Tec

By Community|2020-09-20T13:05:37-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 risk remains high in Washington state despite decreasing activity

By Community|2020-09-20T13:00:26-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. launches new webpage to locate COVID-19 testing sites

By Community|2020-09-20T13:07:30-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Governors Inslee and Whitmer release statement on Trump administration rejecting plan to send masks to every U.S. household

By Community|2020-09-20T13:09:01-07:00September 19th, 2020|4 Comments

COVID-19 vaccine update: Prioritization and pilot project plans

By Community|2020-09-20T13:10:00-07:00September 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 9-15, 2020

By Community|2020-09-20T13:11:30-07:00September 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Gov. Inslee statement on death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Community|2020-09-20T13:13:13-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Curious? Here’s what’s happening at Fowler’s Pond

By Community|2020-09-20T13:14:42-07:00September 18th, 2020|1 Comment

At the drive-in this weekend: Kiss the Ground and Raiders of the Lost Ark

By Community|2020-09-20T13:16:09-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

There’s a special advance School Board meeting on Saturday

By Community|2020-09-20T13:16:09-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Here’s a recap of recent COVID-19 news, updated

By Community|2020-09-20T13:16:10-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Navy updates 2015 environmental impact statement

By Community|2020-09-18T11:57:51-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Your Navy must be ready to respond

By Community|2020-09-21T17:40:22-07:00September 18th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | 21st century? We can’t get cell service at our house

By Community|2020-09-21T17:02:40-07:00September 18th, 2020|7 Comments

WSF COVID-19 service update

By Community|2020-09-17T14:53:25-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Council takes another look at Prune Alley redevelopment

By Community|2020-09-25T14:05:56-07:00September 17th, 2020|9 Comments

Eat, shop, stay, play locally: Here’s the second in a series of stories about small business survival

By Community|2020-09-17T21:26:26-07:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off

How and why to avoid butt dialing from your cell phone, especially to 911

By Community|2020-11-09T14:59:17-08:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off

SJ Fire concurrently transports two moms in labor, two different islands, to Anacortes

By Community|2020-09-16T18:50:44-07:00September 17th, 2020|Comments Off

OPALCO is prepared for wildfire prevention – are you?

By Community|2020-09-15T14:14:22-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. releases initial case investigation and contact tracing performance metrics

By Community|2020-09-16T13:04:40-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

With an eye to the sky, ORS/The Exchange announces air quality closure policies

By Community|2020-09-16T12:48:42-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Friends gather to honor Dave Castor for his efforts to preserve Kokanee hatchery

By Community|2020-09-16T13:04:59-07:00September 16th, 2020|3 Comments

Auditor: Registered voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot

By Community|2020-09-16T10:56:17-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

A rare, legendary close-up Superpod with CWR’s Ken Balcomb

By Community|2020-09-15T15:45:34-07:00September 16th, 2020|4 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T10:57:23-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Fire Commission will ZOOM-meet in Thursday’s scheduled meeting

By Community|2020-09-15T15:01:56-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Friends of Orcas Library releases director nominee list

By Community|2020-09-15T14:15:31-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Garden Club reaches out for new members

By Community|2020-09-15T14:15:44-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Upcoming workshop: Growing a year-round hummingbird habitat garden

By Community|2020-09-15T14:16:03-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Fish For Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:00-07:00September 15th, 2020|Comments Off

WA governor sends open letter to White House occupant about climate change

By Community|2020-09-22T14:25:00-07:00September 14th, 2020|4 Comments

Rick Hughes responds to open letter questions

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:30-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

How to breathe easy in wildfire smoke

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:44-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Be a superhero for planet earth! Great Islands Clean-up September 28 – October 4

By Community|2020-09-15T14:18:01-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Think globally, but we need to elect locally

By Community|2020-09-21T17:05:05-07:00September 14th, 2020|6 Comments

Scientists baffled by orcas ramming sailing boats near Spain and Portugal

By Community|2020-09-15T14:18:36-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

Unemployed from construction industry? Skagit Valley is here for you

By Community|2020-09-15T14:18:51-07:00September 13th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Be prepared for Prune Alley

By Community|2020-09-21T18:02:31-07:00September 13th, 2020|36 Comments

Governor tours wildfire damage, approves CARES Act distributions to local governments

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:20-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

South field at Turtleback Mountain Preserve closed

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:33-07:00September 13th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 activity declining in Washington state with the help of face coverings and distancing

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:58-07:00September 13th, 2020|1 Comment

Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution & planning progress in Washington State

By Community|2020-09-15T14:22:40-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

First confirmed cases of West Nile Virus reported in Washington

By Community|2020-09-15T14:22:51-07:00September 12th, 2020|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | September 2 – 8, 2020

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:06-07:00September 12th, 2020|3 Comments

It’s a tinderbox out there; burn ban extended

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:24-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Here’s where to monitor local air quality

By Community|2020-09-11T13:46:55-07:00September 11th, 2020|7 Comments

Rental assistance available for San Juan County residents

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:49-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:02-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Poetry | Just a dog by Bruce Hanna

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:13-07:00September 11th, 2020|2 Comments

WSF Puyallup crew makes two rescues in one day

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:28-07:00September 11th, 2020|1 Comment

Cost-share program will assist in upgrading buoys for eelgrass habitat

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:40-07:00September 11th, 2020|1 Comment

Health Officer’s new order lifts limits on lodging, camping, playgrounds

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:50-07:00September 11th, 2020|20 Comments

More wildfire smoke impacts expected through the weekend

By Community|2020-09-15T14:25:04-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

A tree burns on Seaview Street, still smoldering as it is cut down

By Community|2020-09-15T14:27:40-07:00September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

OIFF to host upcoming 5-film series at the drive-in

By Community|2020-09-15T14:27:50-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

School District readies for Child Find screenings to identify learning challenges

By Community|2020-09-15T14:28:04-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Open letter to WSF asks for explanations

By Community|2020-09-21T17:07:52-07:00September 10th, 2020|3 Comments

Burn ban extended indefinitely in San Juan County

By Community|2020-09-16T15:57:21-07:00September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

Census: How it helps you and your neighbors when you participate

By Community|2020-09-16T15:57:22-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Keeping score: Trump’s broken promises

By Community|2020-09-22T10:24:38-07:00September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

Let’s talk seniors and cannabis at Senior Center ZOOM meet

By Community|2020-09-16T15:57:22-07:00September 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | We dodged a big bullet

By Community|2020-09-21T18:09:42-07:00September 9th, 2020|17 Comments

EDC higlights business funding opportunities that are closing soon

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:24-07:00September 9th, 2020|Comments Off

As general election approaches, County Elections office prepares

By Community|2020-10-10T10:04:21-07:00September 9th, 2020|Comments Off

Small businesses relying more than ever on your support as they creatively cope with COVID

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:24-07:00September 9th, 2020|1 Comment

Three ways to catch Eth-Noh-Tec in September

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

You’re invited to join ‘Circle of Chi’ virtual spiritual gathering

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|4 Comments

SVC worker retraining program covers tuition, books for unemployed

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

School Board calls special meeting

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:26-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

In case you haven’t looked outside, Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:26-07:00September 8th, 2020|2 Comments

Local writer and artist Ian Boyden, releases debut book of poetry

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:27-07:00September 8th, 2020|Comments Off

Welcome to theOrcasonian

By Community|2024-03-27T13:55:34-07:00September 7th, 2020|10 Comments

Center for Whale research snaps video of orca superpod

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:27-07:00September 7th, 2020|Comments Off

Reminder: Temporary fire ban is in effect

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:22-07:00September 7th, 2020|1 Comment

Tahlequah has a brand new calf in J pod

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:22-07:00September 6th, 2020|2 Comments

Temporary short-term fire ban in effect Monday – Wednesday

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:23-07:00September 6th, 2020|2 Comments

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