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Public Health Hot Topic | Hantavirus

By Community|2026-05-14T15:17:07-07:00May 14th, 2026|1 Comment

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|0 Comments

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

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

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

Sheriff’s Report | April 22 – 28, 2026

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

Disposing of unwanted prescription medication

By Community|2026-04-26T10:01:46-07:00April 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

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

Sheriff’s Office getting a new home on Lopez

By Community|2026-04-19T13:25:45-07:00April 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 8 – 14, 2026

By Community|2026-04-17T16:14:33-07:00April 18th, 2026|Comments Off

2026 fire fighter awards ceremony on San Juan Island

By Community|2026-04-14T14:00:45-07:00April 15th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR responds to three simultaneous calls including fatal accident, structure fire

By Community|2026-04-14T13:38:52-07:00April 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Earth Day Orcas hands-on learning for all ages

By Community|2026-04-13T12:30:59-07:00April 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 1 – 6, 2026

By Community|2026-04-10T16:26:25-07:00April 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen condemns Trump’s unhinged and violent comments

By News Source|2026-04-07T15:45:32-07:00April 7th, 2026|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – 30, 2026

By Community|2026-04-03T13:38:59-07:00April 4th, 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

Sheriff’s Report | March 18 – 25, 2026

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

Letter to Editor | In support of public safety

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

Sheriff’s Report | March 11 – 17, 2026

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

My Warning to Washington State | Republicans are trying to make it harder for you to vote

By News Source|2026-03-19T17:35:58-07:00March 19th, 2026|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 4 – 10, 2026

By Community|2026-03-12T15:01:59-07:00March 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Get your Washington State boating education card

By News Source|2026-03-13T10:44:53-07:00March 13th, 2026|Comments Off

America has been rejecting Kings since 1776 | Join us

By Community|2026-03-10T14:24:48-07:00March 10th, 2026|1 Comment

Urgent need for advocates for long-term care residents in NW Washington counties

By News Source|2026-03-10T10:36:00-07:00March 10th, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Washington House passes bill giving state board power to remove an elected sheriff

By News Source|2026-03-08T17:22:05-07:00March 8th, 2026|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | February 25 – March 3, 2026

By Community|2026-03-05T15:37:18-08:00March 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Community Church announces new name and permanent commitment to neighbor to neighbor shelter

By Community|2026-03-05T10:46:14-08:00March 5th, 2026|Comments Off

Krebs announces candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff

By Community|2026-03-05T10:03:26-08:00March 5th, 2026|1 Comment

2026 San Juan County point in time unhoused count results

By Community|2026-03-03T11:22:03-08:00March 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen | My statement on Iran

By News Source|2026-03-02T12:52:09-08:00March 2nd, 2026|7 Comments

Larsen joins leader Jeffries in statement on Iran strikes

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

Sheriff’s Report | February 18 – 24, 2026

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

Sheriff’s Report | February 11 – 17, 2026

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

Open letter to community from Sheriff Eric Peter

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

News Brief | ICE begins buying ‘mega’ warehouse detention centers across US

By News Source|2026-02-10T14:41:32-08:00February 11th, 2026|4 Comments

UPDATE | OIFR child passenger safety technician training date change

By Community|2026-02-10T10:56:21-08:00February 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 28 – February 3, 2026

By Community|2026-02-06T15:03:07-08:00February 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 21 – 27, 2026

By Community|2026-01-30T16:07:15-08:00January 31st, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Make your voice heard

By Community|2026-01-30T14:58:27-08:00January 30th, 2026|2 Comments

Larsen supports impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem

By News Source|2026-01-29T13:05:57-08:00January 29th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office statement | Two bills affecting voters and sheriffs

By Community|2026-01-28T19:19:27-08:00January 28th, 2026|3 Comments

Honoring four decades of spill response in San Juan County

By Community|2026-01-28T10:15:11-08:00January 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen calls for Secretary Noem to be fired or resign

By News Source|2026-01-25T11:26:27-08:00January 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen calls for Secretary Noem to be fired or resign

By News Source|2026-01-24T16:57:52-08:00January 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 14 – 20, 2026

By Community|2026-01-23T15:38:48-08:00January 24th, 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|2026-01-23T12:23:22-08:00January 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Here’s your opportunity to take State Basic Boater course

By News Source|2026-01-22T13:24:42-08:00January 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Eastsound Free America Walkout January 20 at 2pm

By Community|2026-01-20T11:07:58-08:00January 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 7 – 12, 2026

By Community|2026-01-16T14:02:31-08:00January 17th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR launches historic fire academy

By Community|2026-01-14T15:21:48-08:00January 14th, 2026|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026

By Community|2026-01-09T14:38:07-08:00January 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 17 – 30, 2025

By Community|2026-01-06T12:18:22-08:00January 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 10 – 16, 2025

By Community|2025-12-20T14:41:33-08:00December 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen, WA democratic members demand answers from ICE on deteriorating conditions and inadequate food, medical care, access to legal counsel at NWIPC

By News Source|2025-12-18T12:25:28-08:00December 18th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates mail thefts

By Community|2025-12-18T14:32:24-08:00December 18th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF/fire departments coordinate during High Wind event today

By Community|2025-12-15T20:28:47-08:00December 15th, 2025|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 3 – 9, 2025

By Community|2025-12-13T13:06:14-08:00December 13th, 2025|Comments Off

One night special | Free screening of new documentary ‘The Librarians’

By Community|2025-12-11T21:33:15-08:00December 12th, 2025|Comments Off

WA delegation requests expedited emergency declaration for devastating storms, atmospheric rivers hitting WA

By News Source|2025-12-11T12:20:24-08:00December 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Potential flood impacts to I-5 and Hwy 20

By Community|2025-12-10T09:27:32-08:00December 10th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | WA man mauled by ICE dog

By News Source|2025-12-06T16:54:18-08:00December 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 26 – December 1, 2025

By Community|2025-12-06T11:46:40-08:00December 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Severe Weather Shelter now open at dark, 7 days a week

By Community|2025-12-04T20:02:42-08:00December 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | DOJ demands info on all state voters, sues WA secretary of state

By News Source|2025-12-02T16:48:45-08:00December 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump administration changes to immigration processes

By News Source|2025-12-02T12:12:30-08:00December 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-11-28T16:51:27-08:00November 29th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | ’Tis the season for shopping, scams, and stolen savings

By News Source|2025-11-24T12:53:02-08:00November 24th, 2025|1 Comment

News Brief | Indoor firing ranges exacerbate blast waves

By News Source|2025-11-23T16:05:48-08:00November 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 12 – 18, 2025

By Community|2025-11-21T14:01:47-08:00November 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 5 – 11, 2025

By Community|2025-11-14T19:18:59-08:00November 15th, 2025|Comments Off

ICE wants Washington tribes to detain immigrants for them

By News Source|2025-11-14T19:48:35-08:00November 14th, 2025|1 Comment

Larsen votes No on legislation to drive up health care costs

By Community|2025-11-13T15:04:53-08:00November 13th, 2025|3 Comments

OIFR Thank You to Community

By Community|2025-11-09T09:29:41-08:00November 10th, 2025|1 Comment

Heating With Wood | A fireside chat

By Community|2025-11-08T14:06:41-08:00November 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 29 – November 4, 2025

By Community|2025-11-07T15:50:59-08:00November 8th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

By News Source|2025-11-06T13:32:40-08:00November 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump administration cancelling thousands of flights

By News Source|2025-11-05T21:46:57-08:00November 5th, 2025|2 Comments

Community organizations ready to support islanders whose food benefits may be affected by federal shutdown

By Community|2025-11-04T14:38:10-08:00November 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Meidas Touch Network asks us to share these ICE videos

By News Source|2025-11-03T17:31:44-08:00November 3rd, 2025|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | October 22 – 28, 2025

By Community|2025-10-31T17:14:44-07:00November 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Supporting food access on Orcas Island

By Community|2025-10-31T15:32:30-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Update on SNAP and WIC services from the Orcas Island Food Bank

By Community|2025-10-30T14:36:03-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

How do YOU want to plan for sea level rise in San Juan County?

By Community|2025-10-30T13:34:40-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal Shutdown Update | Food access planning underway

By Community|2025-10-30T12:23:31-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Fire Commissioner breaks down reasons to support levy

By Community|2025-11-04T11:51:59-08:00October 27th, 2025|6 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 15 – 21, 2025

By Community|2025-10-26T12:59:01-07:00October 25th, 2025|Comments Off

News Briefs | Russia plans for 70-mile ‘Trump-Putin’ rail tunnel linking Russia and US

By News Source|2025-10-18T20:42:40-07:00October 19th, 2025|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 8 – 14, 2025

By Community|2025-10-17T16:50:37-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I’m supporting OIFR bond levy

By Community|2025-10-17T14:18:03-07:00October 17th, 2025|6 Comments

Headed for NO KINGS rally? Here are some reminders

By Community|2025-10-16T14:29:16-07:00October 16th, 2025|3 Comments

NYT | How to fight a Zombie fire: What can burn will burn

By News Source|2025-10-16T10:09:27-07:00October 16th, 2025|1 Comment

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue | A busy year and preparing for the future

By Community|2025-10-15T15:12:14-07:00October 15th, 2025|15 Comments

News Brief | ‘We love Hitler’ say young Republicans in a racist chat

By News Source|2025-10-14T21:37:47-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Bailer Hill Rd to fully close on Tues. Oct 14 as project enters final construction phase

By Community|2025-10-11T14:54:41-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 1 – 7, 2025

By Community|2025-10-10T16:10:14-07:00October 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal shutdown impacts on local public health

By Community|2025-10-09T11:20:55-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off