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Are these orcas imitating human speech?

By News Source|2025-03-15T15:39:45-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Auction event for Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey coming to Orcas

By Community|2025-03-15T15:41:55-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Historical Museum opens next week

By Community|2025-03-15T13:58:04-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Douglas/Bailer Hill Road improvements project on SJI kicks off this April

By Community|2025-03-15T12:42:20-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Rep. Ramel | Strategic steps to fully restore ferry service

By News Source|2025-03-15T11:15:04-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 5 – 11, 2025

By Community|2025-03-15T11:39:35-07:00March 15th, 2025|0 Comments

Indiana’s House of Representatives once voted unanimously to change the value of pi (π)

By News Source|2025-03-14T17:15:05-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Please pass the pi(e)

By Community|2025-03-14T15:03:50-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps: Joint County and Friday Harbor Town Council Meeting March 12, 2025

By Community|2025-03-14T12:57:40-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Join in ‘Food for Thought’ Salon

By Community|2025-03-14T11:28:57-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Beached bird training session

By Community|2025-03-13T15:39:46-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

WSF Weekly Update | Steve’s been here a year; focus on ferry fares; caught in the headlights

By News Source|2025-03-13T15:38:20-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2025-03-13T15:02:21-07:00March 14th, 2025|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Chad Kimple offered Fire Chief position

By Community|2025-03-13T14:47:42-07:00March 13th, 2025|2 Comments

Rent stabilization passes House; Senate hearing coming up

By News Source|2025-03-13T14:03:11-07:00March 13th, 2025|2 Comments

No jury duty March 17 – 21

By Community|2025-03-13T13:12:28-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

2025 ADU lottery application cycle opens April 1 – May 15

By Community|2025-03-13T13:09:14-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Council will meet on Lopez March 25

By Community|2025-03-13T13:02:23-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County Point in Time unhoused count results

By Community|2025-03-13T12:58:40-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Deer Harbor Charters expands to Brandt’s Landing Marina

By Community|2025-03-13T12:49:32-07:00March 13th, 2025|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | Health Care District temporary levy lid lift — A financial perspective

By Community|2025-03-12T14:47:46-07:00March 12th, 2025|4 Comments

Rep. Lekanoff to sponsor 2025 Pea Patch capital request town hall

By Community|2025-03-12T13:42:37-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Orcas Island churches invite community to Lenten prayer and soup dinners

By Community|2025-03-12T12:31:30-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Reminder: Cultural Access Program sales tax effective April 1, 2025

By Community|2025-03-12T12:22:02-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Contra Dance coming to Odd Fellows

By Community|2025-03-12T12:14:45-07:00March 12th, 2025|0 Comments

Time change | Silent protest scheduled for 12:30 pm Sunday in Eastsound

By Community|2025-03-12T12:23:12-07:00March 12th, 2025|3 Comments

Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries

By News Source|2025-03-12T11:59:32-07:00March 12th, 2025|1 Comment

Spring cleaning tips for your boat

By Community|2025-03-11T15:09:58-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Local OCS graduate places 4th in Leukemia Fire Fighter Stair Climb

By Community|2025-03-11T14:44:16-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Local Food Access | Nourishing our community

By Community|2025-03-11T12:53:23-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Public meeting on prescribed fire in the San Juan Islands

By Community|2025-03-11T12:28:23-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Ferry Alert | Ana/SJs-Additional Thursday sailings on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route

By News Source|2025-03-11T12:17:20-07:00March 11th, 2025|0 Comments

Garden Club launches Project Blossom

By Community|2025-03-10T12:36:23-07:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Your local health department, answering your questions about measles

By News Source|2025-03-10T11:13:17-07:00March 10th, 2025|2 Comments

2025 SJC Fair call for vendors & entertainment

By Community|2025-03-09T21:48:12-07:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Thinking through this public health levy

By Community|2025-03-10T10:19:46-07:00March 10th, 2025|7 Comments

The Motive and the Cue from National Theatre Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-08T16:13:24-08:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2025-03-10T09:57:50-07:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Full lunar eclipse coming this week

By News Source|2025-03-07T13:46:49-08:00March 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Too good not to share

By Community|2025-03-09T20:41:36-07:00March 9th, 2025|2 Comments

2025 Comp Plan Update | Climate element and draft official map amendments available for review

By Community|2025-03-08T15:04:38-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Greetings on the Art Path

By Community|2025-03-08T15:40:35-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF updates policy for crew members to address drunk drivers on ferries

By News Source|2025-03-08T15:17:57-08:00March 9th, 2025|1 Comment

Orcas Island HS Chess Team — State 2B Champs

By Community|2025-03-08T13:22:49-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County Parks & Fair announces 2025 camping reservation opening day

By Community|2025-03-08T12:31:10-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-08T15:52:02-08:00March 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Washington lawmakers have been trying to ‘ditch the switch’ for years. It’s not working

By News Source|2025-03-08T16:29:22-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Asleep at the Wheel | Live at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-08T15:22:36-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Inspirational Aging | A peer support group at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-08T14:57:36-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Lenten Vespers at the Community Church

By Community|2025-03-08T12:35:43-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Getting ready for Medicare?

By Community|2025-03-07T15:09:06-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Quaking

By Jackie Bates|2025-03-08T11:59:40-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Could daylight saving time become permanent? See what Donald Trump promised last fall

By News Source|2025-03-07T19:52:05-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 26 – March 3, 2025

By Community|2025-03-07T15:52:19-08:00March 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Mysterious unmanned warship spotted off of Washington state coast

By News Source|2025-03-07T20:11:49-08:00March 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Northwest Clean Air Agency welcomes San Juan County

By News Source|2025-03-07T14:56:36-08:00March 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Local news sources are more valuable than ever

By Community|2025-03-07T14:46:57-08:00March 7th, 2025|2 Comments

Latest from Lekanoff | Healing, housing, hard choices: Investing in Washington’s Future

By News Source|2025-03-07T14:35:28-08:00March 7th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Ferguson press conference; women’s history; DST

By News Source|2025-03-07T12:14:07-08:00March 7th, 2025|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2025-03-06T15:12:40-08:00March 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Groups lobby for more gun regulations in Washington as opponents question effectiveness

By News Source|2025-03-06T16:58:09-08:00March 6th, 2025|Comments Off

French Baroque Trio Sonatas with Musica Alta Ripa

By News Source|2025-03-06T18:53:11-08:00March 6th, 2025|1 Comment

Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summer

By News Source|2025-03-06T15:07:46-08:00March 6th, 2025|3 Comments

Jury excused for March 10-21, 2025

By Community|2025-03-06T14:47:31-08:00March 6th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County rejoins the Northwest Clean Air Agency

By Community|2025-03-06T14:41:52-08:00March 6th, 2025|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | My Constitutional Oath remains binding and honored since 1956

By Community|2025-03-06T14:38:09-08:00March 6th, 2025|1 Comment

Vashon Island reacts to Ferguson WSF announcement

By News Source|2025-03-06T14:29:16-08:00March 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Vote yes on upcoming ballot measure to keep our Health Clinic operating

By Community|2025-03-05T14:38:31-08:00March 6th, 2025|8 Comments

Bill would allow people to sue Washington cities and counties over public camping bans

By News Source|2025-03-05T13:49:38-08:00March 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Canoe Island Music Camp with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys

By Community|2025-03-05T13:22:59-08:00March 5th, 2025|Comments Off

New monthly card game at Orcas Senior Center – ‘Karma’

By Community|2025-03-05T13:08:33-08:00March 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Call for artists at Orcas Center

By Community|2025-03-05T11:53:33-08:00March 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Time to share your Irish-ness in upcoming parade

By Community|2025-03-05T11:46:32-08:00March 5th, 2025|Comments Off

SJC Monthly News Digest – February 2025

By Community|2025-03-05T10:39:37-08:00March 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Me and Anna down in the backyard

By Community|2025-03-04T16:00:37-08:00March 4th, 2025|6 Comments

Trump moves to increase logging in National Forests

By News Source|2025-03-04T14:07:23-08:00March 4th, 2025|1 Comment

Public Meeting | Land Bank using prescribed fires to manage wildfire risks & restore ecosystems

By Community|2025-03-04T13:57:12-08:00March 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury duty cancelled for March 3 – 7

By Community|2025-03-04T13:52:25-08:00March 4th, 2025|Comments Off

He’s back…and there will be the sound of music…

By Community|2025-03-04T13:44:38-08:00March 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Adrift | Looking for a new home

By Lin McNulty|2025-03-03T15:47:37-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2025-03-03T15:14:36-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Willow cultivation and crafting by Maria Bullock

By Community|2025-03-03T14:07:20-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

County to test vote counting equipment in March

By Community|2025-03-03T13:46:43-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Christopher Peacock named next Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

By Community|2025-03-03T13:41:53-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

4.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Orcas Island

By News Source|2025-03-04T11:44:29-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Island Expressions art show now at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-03-02T15:12:58-08:00March 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Grannie’s Attic 2.0 | A treasure hunt awaits

By Community|2025-03-02T14:42:59-08:00March 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Artist Studio Tour issues call for artists

By Community|2025-03-02T13:45:50-08:00March 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Coming to Odd Fellows kitchen | Kainan Kitchen and The Kitchen

By Community|2025-03-01T15:13:47-08:00March 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Island Market is the big cheese

By Community|2025-02-28T13:08:12-08:00March 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

In the “dancing plague” of 1518, hundreds of people danced uncontrollably for two months

By News Source|2025-02-27T15:13:53-08:00March 2nd, 2025|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | Men from Mars

By Community|2025-03-01T15:59:43-08:00March 1st, 2025|6 Comments

Invitation to Climate COMPASS: Your voice matters

By Community|2025-03-01T15:04:05-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Pea Patch Community Campus update

By Community|2025-03-01T14:45:48-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Alex Ramel | Legislative update

By Community|2025-03-01T14:03:05-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

You’re invited to Fire Chief candidates meet and greet

By Community|2025-03-01T13:15:06-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-01T12:11:01-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

New Leaf Café reopens with refreshed seasonal menu, new chef

By Community|2025-03-01T15:15:10-08:00March 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Join Us! Eastsound Planning Review Committee to review Urban Growth Area updates

By Community|2025-02-28T13:54:16-08:00February 28th, 2025|Comments Off

March Library Art Exhibit

By Community|2025-02-28T13:48:23-08:00February 28th, 2025|Comments Off