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Midnight Mutterings | Planning

By Jackie Bates|2026-05-30T08:06:25-07:00May 30th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why?

By Community|2026-05-30T08:14:43-07:00May 30th, 2026|0 Comments

Schools Out party coming to Village Green

By Community|2026-05-29T16:56:40-07:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | Blond Bangladeshi buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ saved from Eid sacrifice

By News Source|2026-05-29T16:41:47-07:00May 29th, 2026|1 Comment

CWR logs another Bigg’s encounter

By Community|2026-05-29T16:28:40-07:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments

The Nature Record comes to Friday Harbor for a public engagement event

By Community|2026-05-29T13:11:29-07:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’ve lost my doctor on Orcas

By Community|2026-05-29T12:59:33-07:00May 29th, 2026|9 Comments

Early chamber music from Salish Sea Early Music Festival

By Community|2026-05-29T11:53:34-07:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Celebration of WSF 75th Anniversary

By News Source|2026-05-28T17:52:15-07:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-05-28T15:00:11-07:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | 23 Gray whale deaths on Washington shores since March

By News Source|2026-05-28T13:12:33-07:00May 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Port of Friday Harbor invites community to June 4 Open House

By Community|2026-05-28T12:57:13-07:00May 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Celebration of life scheduled for Catherine Pederson

By Community|2026-05-28T12:15:35-07:00May 28th, 2026|1 Comment

Grow Your Own Food program cultivates skills and community in 2026

By Community|2026-05-28T12:02:04-07:00May 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Maria Burns, Orcas Christian School class of 2026

By Community|2026-05-28T11:49:04-07:00May 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Orcas Senior Center June highlights

By Community|2026-05-27T15:34:07-07:00May 27th, 2026|0 Comments

Audio brunch workshops coming up at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-05-27T13:44:43-07:00May 27th, 2026|0 Comments

Council seeks to fill open positions on Parks and Recreation Commission

By Community|2026-05-27T12:59:46-07:00May 27th, 2026|0 Comments

CWR logs two encounters with Bigg’s

By Community|2026-05-27T12:52:08-07:00May 27th, 2026|0 Comments

No jurors required for June 1 – 5, 2026

By Community|2026-05-27T12:23:25-07:00May 27th, 2026|0 Comments

Washington State Ferries sails into 75th anniversary

By News Source|2026-05-27T12:17:52-07:00May 27th, 2026|0 Comments

Blood donations needed, especially on Orcas

By News Source|2026-05-26T15:29:47-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Eastern North Pacific malnourished gray whales in ‘serious trouble’

By News Source|2026-05-26T13:57:44-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | The Wilderness Act is the most ambitious land protection law in American history

By News Source|2026-05-26T13:48:16-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Opening Soon | Opportunity to apply for lodging tax annual grant program

By Community|2026-05-26T13:18:54-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District board to meet on Wednesday

By Community|2026-05-26T13:13:26-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Start your Thursdays right with energizing and relaxing Yogalele

By Community|2026-05-25T14:33:09-07:00May 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Christian School announces 2026-27 mission trip to Puerto Rico

By Community|2026-05-25T13:09:49-07:00May 25th, 2026|Comments Off

No Place Like Loam | The ghost in the orchard

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-05-23T14:55:01-07:00May 25th, 2026|Comments Off

OrcasFest acoustic music festival returns

By Community|2026-05-24T12:39:51-07:00May 24th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Southern Resident Killer Whales are running out of time

By News Source|2026-05-23T16:12:37-07:00May 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen announces winner of 2026 congressional art competition

By News Source|2026-05-22T15:03:19-07:00May 24th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m Not the Church Lady | What do I get by remaining unforgiving?

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-05-23T15:35:16-07:00May 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Cracks in the lower Snake River dams

By Community|2026-05-23T13:06:35-07:00May 23rd, 2026|7 Comments

Seasonal opening of Crow Valley School Museum

By Community|2026-05-23T12:54:13-07:00May 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 13 – 19, 2026

By Community|2026-05-23T15:36:14-07:00May 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

EWUA members call for third-party review amid workplace, leadership concerns

By Community|2026-05-22T14:22:10-07:00May 22nd, 2026|5 Comments

Kindergarten transition brings joy, confidence, connection to Orcas families

By Community|2026-05-22T13:29:10-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thanks to community partner during 2026 Firewise event

By Community|2026-05-22T12:49:56-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Taking Action Together | Communitywide climate survey to guide climate action

By Community|2026-05-22T12:39:16-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas is now blooming with gratitude

By Community|2026-05-22T12:30:25-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Pets on board; upcoming holiday travel; online community meetings afoot

By News Source|2026-05-22T12:31:54-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-05-21T14:30:15-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

All 6 certified Eastsound Water operators speak out

By Community|2026-05-23T12:16:08-07:00May 21st, 2026|2 Comments

San Juan Fire & Rescue swears in 6 new firefighters

By Community|2026-05-21T12:45:17-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

An open letter to the EWUA board members

By Community|2026-05-21T12:28:58-07:00May 21st, 2026|4 Comments

Orcas Community Band to present music for America’s 250 anniversary

By Community|2026-05-21T15:15:55-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen fights to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington

By News Source|2026-05-21T10:07:54-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 26-29

By Community|2026-05-21T06:32:42-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island seniors urged to take action following Bank of America data breaches

By News Source|2026-05-20T12:38:47-07:00May 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Union responds to EWUA Board claims about staff communication

By Community|2026-05-20T12:19:43-07:00May 20th, 2026|4 Comments

WSF All Routes | Service during Memorial Day weekend

By News Source|2026-05-20T12:08:35-07:00May 20th, 2026|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Larry Hughes: A life of service on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-05-19T16:42:26-07:00May 19th, 2026|4 Comments

Orcas Island Garden Club grows plants, friendships

By Community|2026-05-19T11:32:09-07:00May 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Reminder | WSF online meetings next Tuesday

By News Source|2026-05-19T10:55:05-07:00May 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Have a garden question? Ask an Orcas Master Gardener!

By Community|2026-05-17T14:46:52-07:00May 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Larsen honors law enforcement during National Police Week

By News Source|2026-05-16T10:11:12-07:00May 17th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m not the church lady | Always look on the bright side of life

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-05-16T13:04:59-07:00May 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Update | Gathering of the Eagles returning soon to Orcas

By Community|2026-05-17T10:08:26-07:00May 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Midnight Mutterings | Radical acceptance

By Jackie Bates|2026-05-16T12:18:52-07:00May 16th, 2026|1 Comment

Renowned marine ecologist to speak at Orcas Island Public Library

By Community|2026-05-16T09:30:19-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Watch your giving grow | Spring GiveOrcas update

By Community|2026-05-16T09:07:54-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Rick Larsen receives Henry M. Jackson award

By News Source|2026-05-16T09:02:19-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 6 – 11, 2026

By Community|2026-05-16T08:55:53-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Invest in the next generation of island stewards

By Community|2026-05-15T12:51:43-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Women in maritime; community meetings

By News Source|2026-05-15T12:38:12-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-05-15T12:39:41-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Public Health Hot Topic | Hantavirus

By Community|2026-05-14T15:17:07-07:00May 14th, 2026|4 Comments

Port Commissioners to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-05-14T12:55:11-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Friday Harbor Film Fest | Explorers & adventures feature, The Last Dive

By Community|2026-05-14T12:50:49-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

WA Legislators introduce bipartisan bill to expand funding for local drug task forces to combat opioids

By News Source|2026-05-14T13:45:13-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

On tap at Senior Center | Climbing beyond the summit

By Community|2026-05-14T12:08:52-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Notice of upcoming joint Town Council / Port of Friday Harbor meeting

By Community|2026-05-14T11:02:33-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

OrcasFest music festival returns to Eastsound

By Community|2026-05-14T10:53:20-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Latest happenings from The Exchange

By Community|2026-05-13T12:41:45-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Community-hosted candlelight vigil scheduled for Ella & David

By Community|2026-05-13T12:29:51-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Land Bank May 2026 meeting, agenda

By Community|2026-05-13T12:21:43-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

OPALCO receives conditional use permit for Decatur Island solar expansion project

By Community|2026-05-13T12:12:57-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 18-22

By Community|2026-05-13T12:02:01-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Encounter #30 • Bigg’s T23s in Haro Strait

By Community|2026-05-12T17:31:13-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Celebrate Student Artists | Exhibit at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-05-12T14:25:49-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen | Child care costs now rival rent or mortgage payments

By News Source|2026-05-12T13:12:18-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR graduates 21 new firefighters – one of the largest in department history

By Community|2026-05-12T12:39:56-07:00May 12th, 2026|2 Comments

News Brief | Photographing whales when something you can only see once in a lifetime happens

By News Source|2026-05-12T12:19:02-07:00May 12th, 2026|1 Comment

News Brief | A water doom loop is coming

By News Source|2026-05-12T12:17:17-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Health Care District sponsoring Orcas Island Caregiver Project

By Community|2026-05-12T12:01:22-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

GiveOrcas | Let’s grow something together

By Community|2026-05-12T11:54:07-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR urges community action on wildfire prevention

By Community|2026-05-11T17:15:48-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | The crisis at Eastsound Water Users Association

By Community|2026-05-16T09:42:16-07:00May 11th, 2026|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Congratulations to new OPALCO board members

By Community|2026-05-11T13:00:53-07:00May 11th, 2026|Comments Off

No Place Like Loam | The six-tree culinary apple orchard: eating, cider, baking, storage

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-05-11T12:54:38-07:00May 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Derevensky and Stern win seats in OPALCO 2026 board election

By Community|2026-05-11T11:13:09-07:00May 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Garden Club garden tour tickets now on sale

By Community|2026-05-10T12:22:17-07:00May 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Community art show at Orcas Center | Capturing the Moment

By Community|2026-05-10T12:03:57-07:00May 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Happy Mother’s Day to all the matriarchs of the sea

By Community|2026-05-10T11:52:05-07:00May 10th, 2026|Comments Off

I’m Not the Church Lady | Mother’s Day is the worst day of the year

By Rosie Kuhn|2026-05-08T13:05:56-07:00May 10th, 2026|1 Comment

Orcas Pride | GiveOrcas approaches

By Community|2026-05-09T13:44:41-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Indian Island stewardship season needs you

By Community|2026-05-09T12:54:07-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

GiveOrcas set to kick-off at Orcas Center party

By Community|2026-05-09T12:43:31-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 29 – May 5, 2026

By Community|2026-05-08T13:32:29-07:00May 9th, 2026|Comments Off