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Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener

By Community|2026-05-06T14:10:41-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

SJC’s Agricultural Resources Committee to host farmer listening session on meat processing

By Community|2026-05-06T14:00:58-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

Join Garden Club for permaculture presentation

By Community|2026-05-06T13:34:27-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | The world is about to get a preview of life in 2035

By News Source|2026-05-06T13:20:41-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

Leadership San Juan Islands schedules annual meeting

By Community|2026-05-06T13:09:16-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

No jurors needed for May 11-15

By Community|2026-05-06T13:03:14-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

Re-elect Natasha Warmenhoven as San Juan County Auditor

By Community|2026-05-06T12:53:49-07:00May 6th, 2026|0 Comments

I spent eight years as Orcas Island’s hospice nurse; here is what I saw

By Community|2026-05-06T11:38:06-07:00May 6th, 2026|3 Comments

OPAL seeks finance, operations director

By Community|2026-05-05T14:15:09-07:00May 5th, 2026|0 Comments

Farm Transfer 101 Webinar supports future of farming in the San Juan Islands

By Community|2026-05-05T14:07:21-07:00May 5th, 2026|0 Comments

Free Kindergarten transition event at Camp Orkila on May 11

By Community|2026-05-05T12:05:54-07:00May 5th, 2026|0 Comments

Update | Proposed deer hunting at Turtleback Mountain and north shore preserves

By Community|2026-05-05T11:56:33-07:00May 5th, 2026|0 Comments

Auditor seeks writers of arguments against ballot measures

By Community|2026-05-05T11:46:34-07:00May 5th, 2026|0 Comments

Rep. Rick Larsen files for reelection

By News Source|2026-05-04T11:37:49-07:00May 4th, 2026|1 Comment

Heather Lee announces candidacy for county auditor

By Community|2026-05-04T11:42:59-07:00May 4th, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | Experts tested what AI would do to save itself

By News Source|2026-05-04T11:04:06-07:00May 4th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Incredible show “Indivisible” at the Orcas Center

By Community|2026-05-04T09:33:10-07:00May 4th, 2026|2 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest – April 2026

By Community|2026-05-04T09:27:14-07:00May 4th, 2026|0 Comments

Protect Your Flock | Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

By Community|2026-05-04T09:19:51-07:00May 4th, 2026|0 Comments

Orcas Choral Society to present songs, dance, quilts

By Community|2026-05-04T09:05:07-07:00May 4th, 2026|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | The wrong question … and a suggestion

By Community|2026-05-03T18:37:45-07:00May 4th, 2026|12 Comments

News Brief | Nearly $100M to help support endangered salmon runs

By News Source|2026-05-04T08:36:28-07:00May 4th, 2026|0 Comments

Rogue AI agent goes haywire, deletes company’s entire database in 9 seconds

By News Source|2026-05-03T14:53:18-07:00May 3rd, 2026|2 Comments

Walk with the birds at Cascade Lake ‘walk and talk’

By Community|2026-05-03T14:38:37-07:00May 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | The issues surrounding our National Parks

By Community|2026-05-03T14:26:10-07:00May 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

May library art exhibit

By Community|2026-05-03T14:17:54-07:00May 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Traffic accident claims lives of Orcas islanders

By Community|2026-05-03T13:49:11-07:00May 3rd, 2026|3 Comments

Farm Transfer 101 webinar supports future of farming in the San Juans

By Community|2026-05-02T12:35:50-07:00May 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Alex Ramel | 40th District legislative update

By News Source|2026-05-02T12:16:08-07:00May 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Artworks features Alexis Terry Bouchard for May

By Community|2026-05-02T12:07:45-07:00May 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Earth Day Honors | Local hero appreciation

By Community|2026-05-02T12:50:02-07:00May 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Kilkenny

By Jackie Bates|2026-05-02T10:37:45-07:00May 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 22 – 28, 2026

By Community|2026-05-01T15:59:23-07:00May 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Orca whales captured on camera in Deception Pass breathtaking encounter

By Community|2026-05-02T20:27:39-07:00May 1st, 2026|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Eastsound Water’s “The Source” raises more questions than it answers

By Community|2026-05-01T16:23:31-07:00May 1st, 2026|1 Comment

Happy May Day from the Land Bank

By Community|2026-05-01T14:03:51-07:00May 1st, 2026|Comments Off

OCS students explore aviation history, Boeing production on Everett field trip

By Community|2026-05-01T13:45:25-07:00May 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Debra Lekanoff | A season of reflection, gratitude, and continued work together

By News Source|2026-05-01T13:37:35-07:00May 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Project Updates | Community input redesigns proposed Odlin County Park project

By Community|2026-05-01T13:27:29-07:00May 1st, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Update | Boating season opens; public service recognition; national bike week

By News Source|2026-04-30T15:20:49-07:00May 1st, 2026|1 Comment

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-04-30T13:50:41-07:00May 1st, 2026|Comments Off

WE-Bike rebate program | You may qualify for help purchasing a NEW E Bike!

By Community|2026-04-30T16:08:57-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

How sweet! Check out this art installation at Library

By Community|2026-04-30T15:07:53-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen demands ICE accountability; votes to fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA

By News Source|2026-04-30T15:00:19-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR Biggs encounter #2

By Community|2026-04-30T14:56:06-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR Biggs encounter #1

By Community|2026-04-30T14:50:02-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen fights for lower costs, supports farmers

By News Source|2026-04-30T14:42:00-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

OPAL welcomes four new board members

By Community|2026-04-30T14:17:30-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Capital Planning | What’s next for county buildings and facilities?

By Community|2026-04-30T14:02:52-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF fare changes coming up on May 1

By News Source|2026-04-29T14:13:00-07:00April 29th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required for May 4-8

By Community|2026-04-29T12:51:50-07:00April 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Dept. confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards

By Community|2026-04-29T12:47:47-07:00April 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day at Emmanuel

By Community|2026-04-29T12:40:46-07:00April 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Registration open for WSF Community Meetings, Tuesday, May 26

By News Source|2026-04-28T12:30:57-07:00April 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Story-sharing event for LGBTQ+ islanders at Orcas Library

By Community|2026-04-28T12:18:49-07:00April 28th, 2026|2 Comments

Go Fund Me account launched for West Side Kitchen

By Community|2026-04-28T12:02:30-07:00April 28th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Targeted hunts were supposed to curb ‘Zombie Deer Disease.’ Now what?

By News Source|2026-04-27T12:46:18-07:00April 27th, 2026|Comments Off

A collaborative conservation with Land Bank, Conservation District

By Community|2026-04-27T12:34:50-07:00April 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Yellow Island lecture coming up April 29

By Community|2026-04-27T11:59:40-07:00April 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Don’t touch bats | Tips to prevent rabies exposure

By Community|2026-04-27T11:39:32-07:00April 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Center for Whale Research encounters J Pod in Haro Strait

By Community|2026-04-26T10:23:01-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Early Childhood Education Initiative launches new website

By Community|2026-04-26T10:13:47-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Disposing of unwanted prescription medication

By Community|2026-04-26T10:01:46-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

The Whale Museum announces open house event

By Community|2026-04-23T12:37:09-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Center for Whale Research honors L25 with new logo

By Community|2026-04-24T15:37:04-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF fare changes begin Friday, May 1

By News Source|2026-04-26T09:55:08-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

We’ve been busy at Orcas Island Pride

By Community|2026-04-26T09:52:08-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

By News Source|2026-04-26T09:56:18-07:00April 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Free magic workshop for all ages coming to Odd Fellows

By Community|2026-04-24T16:27:49-07:00April 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen statement on Trump administration denying flood mitigation funds following December floods

By News Source|2026-04-24T15:49:42-07:00April 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 15 – 20, 2026

By Community|2026-04-24T16:12:40-07:00April 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Spring GiveOrcas kicks off with party at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-04-24T15:43:03-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen leads bill to expand access to flu vaccines

By News Source|2026-04-24T14:07:24-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

What is San Juan Community Health Network?

By Community|2026-04-24T13:49:14-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Center for Whale Research celebrates Earth Day and 50 years

By Community|2026-04-24T13:10:21-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF: Tour de Lopez is tomorrow

By News Source|2026-04-24T12:57:02-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Kwiaht finds urgent weed control measures on Indian Island

By Community|2026-04-24T12:30:38-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

A*OK exhibit is open at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-04-24T13:54:39-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Tour de Lopez; fair changes; rescue operation

By News Source|2026-04-23T20:08:38-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-04-23T16:00:22-07:00April 24th, 2026|Comments Off

County awards $384,000 in cultural access funding to local non-profit arts & culture organizations

By Community|2026-04-23T12:45:56-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Senior Center | May highlights

By Community|2026-04-23T12:30:04-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Community engagement continues for Odlin County Park facility upgrades

By Community|2026-04-23T12:24:17-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Port Commissioners schedule regular meeting

By Community|2026-04-23T12:26:13-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Community dinner to bring food, music, connection

By Community|2026-04-22T15:51:30-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Jennifer Krembs honored as Trailblazer Award recipient by Washington Municipal Clerks Association

By Community|2026-04-22T15:43:05-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Be ‘Plastic Free in the Salish Sea’ this boating season

By Community|2026-04-22T15:04:16-07:00April 22nd, 2026|1 Comment

Come meet the new pastor of OICC

By Community|2026-04-22T14:49:44-07:00April 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OPALCO the elephant in the room

By Community|2026-04-22T14:27:39-07:00April 22nd, 2026|19 Comments

Wildfire smoke still impacting local air quality, national report says

By News Source|2026-04-22T14:20:35-07:00April 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Council approves funding to 2026 senior & disabled rental subsidy program

By Community|2026-04-22T14:14:37-07:00April 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Decatur solar expansion project continues with modification to site plan

By Community|2026-04-22T13:57:52-07:00April 22nd, 2026|3 Comments

No jurors needed April 27 – May 1

By Community|2026-04-22T13:49:59-07:00April 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School presents May Day play celebrating spring and faith

By Community|2026-04-22T13:46:47-07:00April 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | WSF making changes to handle thousands of FIFA World Cup riders

By News Source|2026-04-21T16:42:55-07:00April 21st, 2026|1 Comment

GoFundMe account for family of West Beach fatal crash victim

By Community|2026-04-21T14:48:48-07:00April 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Odlin County Park to celebrate 100 years as a public park

By Community|2026-04-21T14:42:39-07:00April 21st, 2026|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Catherine Ann Ledingham Pederson, 1932 – 2026

By Community|2026-04-21T14:50:44-07:00April 21st, 2026|5 Comments

Earth Day celebrations all week in the islands

By Community|2026-04-21T14:12:05-07:00April 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Enter | Town is sponsoring Poetry Gardens contest

By Community|2026-04-20T15:04:53-07:00April 20th, 2026|Comments Off