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Garden Club presents | History and cultural legacy of pansies and violas

By Community|2026-04-02T13:08:39-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen requests $77 Million for local job-creating infrastructure, public safety

By News Source|2026-04-02T12:43:56-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

County receives support from Rep. Larsen for funding repairs at Orcas Landing

By Community|2026-04-02T12:15:09-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Hearing Examiner rejects permit that allowed a major expansion of a Whatcom County LPG terminal 

By Community|2026-04-02T12:05:46-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen defends free and fair elections

By Community|2026-04-02T11:54:39-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Densmore’s artwork featured at Library for April

By Community|2026-04-02T11:50:27-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Town parking lot closure April 7 and 8

By Community|2026-04-02T11:41:58-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Let’s talk public transit for Orcas & the San Juan Islands

By Community|2026-04-02T11:35:53-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Award-winning illusion, music, puppetry show + free magic workshop

By News Source|2026-04-02T11:26:42-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

Don’t forget! Join the community meeting on April 6 to review the Critical Areas Ordinance update

By Community|2026-04-02T11:11:27-07:00April 2nd, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | Trump issues order attempting to change rules for mail-in voting

By Community|2026-04-01T15:46:25-07:00April 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Vegetable Gardening Workshop with Dr. Carol Miles set for April 11

By Community|2026-04-01T13:22:57-07:00April 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Orcas celebrates Trans Day of Visibility

By Community|2026-04-01T12:55:41-07:00April 1st, 2026|1 Comment

Independent Bookstore Day celebrates its 13th anniversary

By Community|2026-04-01T12:42:42-07:00April 1st, 2026|0 Comments

No jurors needed for April 6-10

By Community|2026-04-01T12:24:13-07:00April 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Collision course | WSF terminates contract for streamlining reservations

By News Source|2026-03-31T14:43:49-07:00March 31st, 2026|3 Comments

News Brief | Judge orders Trump administration to halt ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

By News Source|2026-03-31T13:14:54-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

Share Your Feedback | County & partners are developing tools to manage human/wildlife interactions

By Community|2026-03-31T12:49:12-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in

By News Source|2026-03-31T12:41:25-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

A Life Close to Nature | Center for Whale Research honors Tamar Griggs

By Community|2026-03-31T12:30:29-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

Locally supported Meals on Wheels programs support seniors ability to age well in the islands

By Community|2026-03-31T12:04:10-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

SJC Monthly News Digest – March 2026

By Community|2026-03-31T11:55:41-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

The Kitchen set to open at Odd Fellows on Fridays

By Community|2026-03-31T11:21:53-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

Update on proposal for limited deer hunting on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-03-31T11:12:36-07:00March 31st, 2026|0 Comments

Guest Opinion | When growth ends and maintenance begins

By Community|2026-03-30T14:52:28-07:00March 30th, 2026|4 Comments

No Place Like Loam | Legacy Landscapes: The three design forces of time, experience, and structure

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2026-03-30T14:36:59-07:00March 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Let’s talk public transit for Orcas, San Juan

By Community|2026-03-30T14:07:15-07:00March 30th, 2026|7 Comments

Preparing for when oil meets shore

By Community|2026-03-30T13:22:06-07:00March 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Vote in OPALCO’s election

By Community|2026-03-30T12:50:38-07:00March 30th, 2026|1 Comment

OPALCO Board candidate questionnaire results released

By Community|2026-03-30T12:41:05-07:00March 30th, 2026|1 Comment

County float at Waldron temporarily closed April 5-11 for repairs

By Community|2026-03-30T12:32:58-07:00March 30th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

By Community|2026-03-28T15:54:27-07:00March 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Town, County councils to meet on April 1

By Community|2026-03-29T12:19:15-07:00March 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | No Kings rally missing an issue

By Community|2026-03-29T12:13:54-07:00March 29th, 2026|2 Comments

News Brief | Inside a rare sperm whale birth

By News Source|2026-03-28T15:29:07-07:00March 29th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR logs encounter #18 with J Pod

By Community|2026-03-29T11:24:38-07:00March 29th, 2026|Comments Off

OICF supports new program bridging indigenous and islander communities

By Community|2026-03-28T14:51:54-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council regular meeting notes

By Community|2026-03-28T14:14:08-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen demands Trump admin mobilize all options to prepare for upcoming wildfire season

By News Source|2026-03-28T14:04:39-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Spring brings new programs and partnerships

By Community|2026-03-28T13:58:02-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Join us at Senior Center for a free Alzheimer’s presentation

By Community|2026-03-28T13:51:52-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Retired WSF Captain: ‘In 10 years time, WSF will be crippled’ by a lack of vessels

By Community|2026-03-28T13:41:27-07:00March 28th, 2026|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 18 – 25, 2026

By Community|2026-03-28T13:00:02-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

CWR encounters J pod near Spieden Island

By Community|2026-03-26T12:28:31-07:00March 28th, 2026|Comments Off

OICF supports new program bridging indigenous, islander communities

By Community|2026-03-27T17:03:43-07:00March 27th, 2026|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Vote YES for county levy: save the services we value most

By Community|2026-03-27T14:00:04-07:00March 27th, 2026|1 Comment

WSF Weekly Report | Celebrating women in workforce; Wenatchee shifting to normal operations

By News Source|2026-03-27T13:54:01-07:00March 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Pick up the book TILT and be a part of AIR (All Islands Read) on April 11

By Community|2026-03-27T13:41:00-07:00March 27th, 2026|1 Comment

Las lecturas comunes fomentan la empatía y comunidad

By Community|2026-03-27T13:40:15-07:00March 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Bringing it Home | Sea level rise impact, response planning for Orcas

By Community|2026-03-27T19:25:59-07:00March 27th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-03-26T12:42:12-07:00March 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Concerned members launch candidate questionnaire to aid OPALCO voters

By Community|2026-03-26T17:40:55-07:00March 26th, 2026|2 Comments

Films at Odd Fellows | Love and community

By Community|2026-03-26T12:35:58-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Senior Center | April highlights

By Community|2026-03-26T12:18:01-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vote YES for county levy, save the services we value most

By Community|2026-03-26T12:09:48-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

County pursues new state grant, congressional funding to support public safety, infrastructure

By Community|2026-03-26T12:05:24-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Vikings show heart and grit as Orcas Island Middle School girls basketball season shines

By Community|2026-03-26T11:58:30-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | In support of public safety

By Community|2026-03-26T11:33:46-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

SJC Dept. of Environmental Stewardship hosts 2026 Hazardous Waste Roundup events across the islands

By Community|2026-03-26T11:28:55-07:00March 26th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Neighbors push back against PSE microgrid on Samish Island

By News Source|2026-03-25T15:04:27-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Funhouse Commons is hiring a Development Director

By Community|2026-03-25T13:54:24-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

The Island Gardener for March ~ 2026

By Community|2026-03-25T12:36:30-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Piano music and art together in concert at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-03-25T12:24:32-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

County to test vote counting equipment in April

By Community|2026-03-25T12:11:28-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4

By Community|2026-03-25T12:06:28-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for March 30 – April 2

By Community|2026-03-25T11:58:02-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Share Your Feedback | County & partners developing tools to manage human/wildlife interactions

By Community|2026-03-25T11:28:55-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Bird Walks are back at the SJI Sculpture Park

By Community|2026-03-22T10:50:52-07:00March 25th, 2026|Comments Off

SAMA: To Listen coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2026-03-24T15:30:04-07:00March 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee seeks youth & San Juan Island members

By Community|2026-03-24T14:31:07-07:00March 24th, 2026|1 Comment

Health Care District board to meet

By Community|2026-03-24T14:21:31-07:00March 24th, 2026|Comments Off

The Whale Museum opens registration for the 2026 Virtual Gear Up Workshop

By Community|2026-03-24T12:25:22-07:00March 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound & Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25

By Community|2026-03-24T09:34:11-07:00March 24th, 2026|4 Comments

High winds expected to impact WSF service through Tuesday evening

By News Source|2026-03-24T09:35:43-07:00March 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Orca Action Month plans are underway

By Community|2026-03-23T14:48:41-07:00March 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OPALCO board candidate observations

By Community|2026-03-23T13:34:43-07:00March 23rd, 2026|2 Comments

Guest Opinion | The ClearWater commitment is a framework for institutional integrity

By Community|2026-03-23T12:43:06-07:00March 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Conservation donor fills funding gap on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-03-23T10:09:07-07:00March 23rd, 2026|2 Comments

Something strange in the water and it don’t look good…who ya gonna call? MyCoast!

By Community|2026-03-23T09:33:25-07:00March 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Queen Mother | A tribute to the music of Queen coming to Orcas Center

By Community|2026-03-23T09:26:15-07:00March 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

The Ramba Effect, FHFF’s best tales from the heart, screens free March 27

By Community|2026-03-22T18:43:38-07:00March 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Frolic in Daffodils at Sculpture Park

By Community|2026-03-22T10:43:06-07:00March 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Story Night is back at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-03-22T10:24:10-07:00March 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Eastsound Water cited for repeated safety violations

By Community|2026-03-21T15:45:32-07:00March 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Tightening our belts, for real

By Community|2026-03-21T15:39:50-07:00March 21st, 2026|5 Comments

Community Lunch celebrates a year of connection

By Community|2026-03-21T15:15:04-07:00March 21st, 2026|Comments Off

4th Annual Earth Day Month – Update

By Community|2026-03-21T15:06:14-07:00March 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Update | Anacortes to honor 50 veterans for free day of fishing

By News Source|2026-03-21T15:49:11-07:00March 21st, 2026|1 Comment

Orcas Christian students serve, connect during Spring mission trip

By Community|2026-03-21T15:07:52-07:00March 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Springing forward

By Community|2026-03-21T11:12:33-07:00March 21st, 2026|1 Comment

Spring ferry schedule begins March 22

By News Source|2026-03-21T11:04:20-07:00March 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Radio

By Jackie Bates|2026-03-21T10:57:51-07:00March 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 11 – 17, 2026

By Community|2026-03-20T15:10:10-07:00March 21st, 2026|1 Comment

Latest from Lekanoff | Reflecting on the Legislative session

By News Source|2026-03-20T18:28:39-07:00March 20th, 2026|1 Comment

Bernie vs. Claude | A couple of revealing AI chats

By News Source|2026-03-20T13:30:37-07:00March 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Grow Your Own Food | Free basic gardening class series

By Community|2026-03-20T11:18:58-07:00March 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thank you for making Soda Shop Sock Hop a success

By Community|2026-03-20T11:10:29-07:00March 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Port to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-03-20T11:02:27-07:00March 20th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | 4th Annual Career Day; Walla Walla crew makes rescue

By News Source|2026-03-19T21:45:04-07:00March 20th, 2026|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2026-03-19T14:58:22-07:00March 20th, 2026|Comments Off