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Notice of Town of Friday Harbor special meeting

By Community|2026-03-02T15:31:29-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen | My statement on Iran

By News Source|2026-03-02T12:52:09-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

No Place Like Loam | Edible landscape design

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-03-02T11:02:28-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest | February 2026

By Community|2026-03-02T10:04:08-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Color, nature, whimsy at SJIMA this spring

By Community|2026-03-02T09:56:32-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Senior Center hosts 3 S’s of Healthy Aging

By Community|2026-03-02T09:34:34-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

OIHS Vikings are the 2B State Chess Champions

By Community|2026-03-02T09:29:54-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Popular musicians to return for Chamber Music Festival residency

By Community|2026-03-01T12:25:43-08:00March 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

WSF schedule | For rest of today?

By News Source|2026-03-01T16:11:47-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

More WSF schedule shuffles for today

By News Source|2026-03-01T12:53:45-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Ferry shuffle schedule for today

By News Source|2026-03-01T12:49:30-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Upcoming/ongoing fun stuff from Senior Center

By Community|2026-03-01T12:12:39-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | What EWUA members should pay attention to

By Community|2026-03-01T11:52:38-08:00March 1st, 2026|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | Why we must speak up on deep sea mining in Alaska

By Community|2026-03-01T11:43:47-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

“Grease” is rolling into Orcas Center this spring

By Community|2026-03-01T11:20:47-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen joins leader Jeffries in statement on Iran strikes

By News Source|2026-03-01T10:42:27-08:00March 1st, 2026|3 Comments

Here’s WSF plan for today — so far

By News Source|2026-03-01T10:34:56-08:00March 1st, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | Why orcas don’t kill people

By News Source|2026-02-27T19:20:22-08:00February 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Resource Center celebrates cold weather shelter’s impact

By Community|2026-02-28T11:20:37-08:00February 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | February 18 – 24, 2026

By Community|2026-02-27T19:13:20-08:00February 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Weekend WSF sailing schedule is all cattywampus

By News Source|2026-02-27T21:16:25-08:00February 27th, 2026|1 Comment

Vessel shuffle for ferries this weekend

By News Source|2026-02-27T15:39:58-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake River dam operations

By News Source|2026-02-27T13:28:24-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

The power of teamwork

By Community|2026-02-27T12:38:05-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Photos from Jack Rubel on exhibit at Orcas Library

By Community|2026-02-27T10:55:39-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Christian students share stories, laughter with seniors in reading program

By Community|2026-02-27T10:48:38-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Local democracy at work

By Community|2026-02-27T10:22:44-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Apprenticeship graduates; charging vessels

By Community|2026-02-26T17:29:27-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2026-02-26T15:53:40-08:00February 27th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Lawmakers address aging ferries, but leave out governor’s borrowing pitch

By News Source|2026-02-26T13:59:59-08:00February 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Finding the Light | Artwork by Paula Capitano at Senior Center

By Community|2026-02-26T13:08:22-08:00February 26th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF card payment recovery fee of 3 percent begins Sunday, March 1, 2026

By News Source|2026-02-26T13:03:58-08:00February 26th, 2026|3 Comments

Tides of March celebrates 18 years of Indian Island stewardship

By Bethany Marie|2026-02-26T12:59:56-08:00February 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Excused from jury duty for March 2-6

By Community|2026-02-25T13:33:25-08:00February 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Breathe Deep—AIR returns April 11

By Community|2026-02-25T12:15:12-08:00February 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Agriculture speakers series

By Community|2026-02-24T15:43:01-08:00February 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responds to fully involved residential structure fire

By Community|2026-02-24T15:26:52-08:00February 24th, 2026|6 Comments

Beaverton Marsh Trail update open house

By Community|2026-02-23T15:30:09-08:00February 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Grandparents for vaccines

By Community|2026-02-23T12:52:38-08:00February 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Free course for caregivers in 2026 on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-02-23T12:42:25-08:00February 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

No Place Like Loam | Four season gardening in the maritime northwest

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-02-23T10:00:10-08:00February 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Have ideas to improve building codes & permitting?

By Community|2026-02-21T13:22:13-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen applauds SCOTUS slapping down Trump’s tariffs

By Community|2026-02-21T13:29:06-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Clark Well & Treatment Plant

By Community|2026-02-22T12:45:47-08:00February 22nd, 2026|1 Comment

Orcas Center winter fundraiser | Soda Shop Sock Hop

By Community|2026-02-21T11:21:40-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Summit Assistance Dogs being raised on Orcas

By Community|2026-02-21T11:13:09-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Health Board to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-02-21T11:50:23-08:00February 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

SE winds headed our way through Sunday afternoon

By News Source|2026-02-23T10:01:36-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Salish Sea Early Music returns with Olena Zhukova, Jeffrey Cohan

By News Source|2026-02-21T13:12:22-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Upcoming/ongoing services/events at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2026-02-21T12:34:28-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Talks Money | Free spending & savings workshop

By Community|2026-02-21T12:17:37-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Butterflies Event at Odd Fellows Hall

By Community|2026-02-21T12:06:55-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen joins entire WA delegation in supporting governor’s request for major disaster declaration to unlock individual assistance for WA flooding victims

By News Source|2026-02-21T11:59:40-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Morris Plumbing & Heating announces new ownership

By Community|2026-02-20T23:13:23-08:00February 21st, 2026|1 Comment

Midnight Mutterings | The Mighty Hunter

By Jackie Bates|2026-02-20T23:12:18-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 11 – 17, 2026

By Community|2026-02-21T10:50:59-08:00February 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Decatur (who paid?) It’s not outright DECEPTION, but…..

By Community|2026-02-20T16:35:52-08:00February 20th, 2026|34 Comments

Salish Current | Contagious cancer poses possible threat to Salish Sea clams

By Community|2026-02-20T16:22:34-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | How your stories shape my work

By Community|2026-02-20T15:34:59-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Public Health Hot Topic | Child and adolescent immunization schedule recommendations

By Community|2026-02-19T15:21:23-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Ramel | Facts Over Fear: Strengthening communities, advancing solutions, upcoming town halls

By News Source|2026-02-20T11:47:32-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Port will meet on Monday

By Community|2026-02-19T15:33:18-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Red foxes on San Juan Island test positive for avian influenza

By Community|2026-02-20T10:23:27-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | John Vezina stands in for Steve Nevey

By News Source|2026-02-19T16:34:04-08:00February 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2026-02-19T22:32:35-08:00February 20th, 2026|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Open letter to Legislature about WSF card surcharge

By Community|2026-02-20T08:57:37-08:00February 20th, 2026|4 Comments

Open letter to community from Sheriff Eric Peter

By Community|2026-02-19T14:58:04-08:00February 19th, 2026|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Compare: OPALCO General Manager compensation is huge

By Community|2026-02-19T11:54:48-08:00February 19th, 2026|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | Root cause of struggles at EWUA

By Community|2026-02-19T10:11:00-08:00February 19th, 2026|12 Comments

Beaverton Marsh Trail open house March 4

By Community|2026-02-19T09:55:32-08:00February 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Land Bank Commission to meet Friday

By Community|2026-02-19T09:04:19-08:00February 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Canoe Island Music Camp with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys

By Community|2026-02-19T08:49:15-08:00February 19th, 2026|Comments Off

New calf reported in L Pod | Welcome L129

By Community|2026-02-18T13:44:50-08:00February 18th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | High severity blazes influence bee species

By News Source|2026-02-18T13:22:32-08:00February 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Garden Club newsletter

By Community|2026-02-18T12:07:08-08:00February 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Solar power just doesn’t work here; doesn’t make sense

By Community|2026-02-18T11:06:52-08:00February 18th, 2026|17 Comments

Jurors excused February 23-27

By Community|2026-02-18T10:50:06-08:00February 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Town to hold special meeting for training

By Community|2026-02-18T10:10:38-08:00February 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Lahari dissolves, turns assets over to Lions Club

By Community|2026-02-18T10:00:11-08:00February 18th, 2026|1 Comment

An evening with guitarist Diego Salvetti at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-02-18T09:33:35-08:00February 18th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Marine authorities consider stunning wild orcas to stop yacht attacks

By News Source|2026-02-17T15:38:31-08:00February 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Breathe Deep | All Islands Read returns April 11

By Community|2026-02-17T12:40:09-08:00February 17th, 2026|Comments Off

League of Women Voters issues appeal for community volunteer observers

By Community|2026-02-17T12:29:45-08:00February 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Lekanoff | Your invitation to upcoming legislative town hall

By News Source|2026-02-17T11:27:06-08:00February 17th, 2026|Comments Off

EGC Announces OPALCO Board Candidates

By Community|2026-02-17T10:22:21-08:00February 17th, 2026|2 Comments

Speaker Event Tuesday | Indivisible San Juan Islands

By Community|2026-02-16T10:37:21-08:00February 16th, 2026|Comments Off

EWUA Union Update Notice | Public accountability notes & questions

By Community|2026-02-15T12:26:05-08:00February 15th, 2026|8 Comments

Join Song Circle at Mountain Lake hut

By Community|2026-02-14T13:02:47-08:00February 15th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR enjoys afternoon with the T69s

By Community|2026-02-15T09:22:44-08:00February 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Sound Bath Tuesdays at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2026-02-14T12:48:03-08:00February 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Library launches FREE 7-week ‘Language Exchange’ classes

By Community|2026-02-13T23:37:01-08:00February 14th, 2026|Comments Off

La biblioteca pública de Orcas lanza clases GRATIS de 7 semanas: Inglés & Español

By Community|2026-02-13T23:36:55-08:00February 14th, 2026|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | February 4 – 10, 2026

By Community|2026-02-13T17:18:28-08:00February 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen condemns Trump administration demolishing key climate regulations

By News Source|2026-02-13T15:26:23-08:00February 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Spring already?

By Community|2026-02-13T13:18:16-08:00February 13th, 2026|Comments Off

The Exchange Update | February 2026

By Community|2026-02-13T13:11:55-08:00February 13th, 2026|Comments Off

FHFF best explorers & adventures film, Girl Climber, screens free

By Community|2026-02-13T12:05:29-08:00February 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Now Available for Comment | First draft of Critical Areas Ordinance regulations update

By Community|2026-02-13T11:38:33-08:00February 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2026-02-12T15:27:25-08:00February 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Trump administration set to revoke basis of US climate regulation

By News Source|2026-02-12T16:37:20-08:00February 12th, 2026|2 Comments