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

By Community|2025-12-03T20:53:50-08:00December 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

Health Care District & Island Health sign 10 year+ contract renewal for Island Primary Care – Orcas clinic operations

By Community|2025-12-02T12:36:16-08:00December 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Avian Influenza in domestic flock confirmed in San Juan County

By Community|2025-12-02T12:19:02-08:00December 2nd, 2025|3 Comments

Island Health currently finalizing a contract with Ambetter

By Community|2025-12-01T13:16:07-08:00December 1st, 2025|1 Comment

‘The Share Table’ collaboration cultivates healthy eating, community in San Juan County

By Community|2025-11-26T12:44:18-08:00November 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Public Health Hot Topic | Happy and healthy holidays

By Community|2025-11-25T15:44:40-08:00November 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Fill Food Bank donation barrels at Island Market and Co-op

By Community|2025-11-24T11:24:16-08:00November 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen fights to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

By News Source|2025-11-23T16:38:30-08:00November 23rd, 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

Yoga, needlework at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-11-23T13:32:40-08:00November 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Severe weather shelter to be open every night, starting Thanksgiving night

By Community|2025-11-21T22:10:05-08:00November 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Food for Thought from Indivisible SJI

By Community|2025-11-18T15:02:29-08:00November 18th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Next year an ambulance ride in Spokane may be more than 5 times higher

By News Source|2025-11-17T13:00:53-08:00November 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Here’s what’s happening at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-11-16T14:32:08-08:00November 16th, 2025|Comments Off

WA State age- and dementia-friendly survey

By News Source|2025-11-15T13:24:21-08:00November 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen votes No on legislation to drive up health care costs

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

San Juan County partners with Mill to launch pilot program for home food recycling

By Community|2025-11-13T14:47:09-08:00November 13th, 2025|9 Comments

Salish Seeds Project in final steps of seed processing

By Community|2025-11-12T16:11:54-08:00November 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Ukuleles and Chair Yoga at Senior Center

By Community|2025-11-08T13:35:30-08:00November 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Create comfort with fidget quilts at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-11-07T13:56:12-08:00November 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Democrats introduce legislation to block harmful red tape in Medicare

By Community|2025-11-07T12:08:57-08:00November 7th, 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

Medicare open enrollment | Review your coverage before December 7

By Community|2025-11-06T13:09:36-08:00November 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Island Water Taxi launches $6K matching campaign to double food access donations

By Community|2025-11-06T12:58:35-08:00November 6th, 2025|Comments Off

This is Actually Good | Bubble & Squeak

By Rachel Factor|2025-11-05T13:53:01-08:00November 5th, 2025|Comments Off

SNAP benefits support available

By Community|2025-11-04T15:10:07-08:00November 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board public budget & levy hearing

By Community|2025-11-04T14:51:18-08:00November 4th, 2025|Comments Off

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

News Brief | Do we take COVID seriously enough?

By News Source|2025-11-01T14:53:55-07:00November 1st, 2025|3 Comments

Early sunsets and extra sleep | Washingtonians prepare to switch their clocks

By News Source|2025-10-31T16:09:01-07:00November 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Building Community Resilience | Supporting islanders through uncertain times

By Community|2025-10-31T15:40:19-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Supporting food access on Orcas Island

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

News Brief | Judge rules emergency funds must be used for SNAP benefits

By News Source|2025-10-31T12:08:18-07:00October 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

OICC Severe Weather Shelter | Volunteers needed

By Community|2025-10-30T13:47:25-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal Shutdown Update | Food access planning underway

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

There’s No Place Like Loam | Less sugar, more soul: Making maple syrup at home in the Pacific Northwest

By Alex Tamaya-Wolf|2025-10-27T13:21:06-07:00October 27th, 2025|1 Comment

As the Paradigm Shifts | To be or not to be woo-woo

By Rosie Kuhn|2025-10-24T13:31:13-07:00October 25th, 2025|1 Comment

A study out of Cornell suggests a happiness hack for our chaotic times

By News Source|2025-10-24T12:15:58-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Volunteers needed for OICC severe weather shelter

By Community|2025-10-23T13:31:43-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Island Blood Drives Nov. 4th & 5th

By News Source|2025-10-21T15:07:48-07:00October 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Dr. Triplett offering a free tooth extraction clinic

By Community|2025-10-20T14:47:10-07:00October 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Art, mindful tranquility, movement | Choose one or all at Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-18T11:26:47-07:00October 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Get hearing care at Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-17T15:12:53-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Drop-in peer grief support group at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-17T14:38:38-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We need to strengthen our local outreach regarding Corona vaccines

By Community|2025-10-16T11:00:27-07:00October 16th, 2025|1 Comment

Health Care District special board meeting scheduled

By Community|2025-10-15T15:21:10-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Help Rotary end polio

By Community|2025-10-14T11:26:37-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

One simple thing you can do to avoid Microplastics: They are everywhere

By News Source|2025-10-13T15:13:52-07:00October 13th, 2025|4 Comments

News Brief | How shipping noise is harming killer whales

By News Source|2025-10-12T13:51:55-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Create comfort with fidget quilts at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-10-12T12:59:33-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Medicare Open Enrollment | Get help navigating your options

By Community|2025-10-12T12:53:37-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

This is Actually Good | Tahini Cauliflower recipe

By Rachel Factor|2025-10-09T16:40:02-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal shutdown impacts on local public health

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

Free Immunization Clinics | Protect your child against influenza, COVID

By Community|2025-10-08T10:50:18-07:00October 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Senior Center | Where fun meets health

By Community|2025-10-05T12:50:09-07:00October 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue equips new EMTs with life-saving AEDs

By Community|2025-10-03T13:37:23-07:00October 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Community leaders to share findings on Orcas Island healthcare needs

By Community|2025-10-02T09:46:45-07:00October 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

County seeks proposals for behavioral health peer support program

By Community|2025-10-01T14:52:17-07:00October 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Fall is Here | Let’s check your heat sources and smoke & CO detectors

By Community|2025-10-01T13:22:35-07:00October 1st, 2025|Comments Off

All beaches in San Juan County closed to recreational shellfish harvesting

By Community|2025-10-02T09:27:13-07:00September 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen Op-Ed | Republicans in Congress are doubling down on a health care crisis of their own making

By News Source|2025-09-29T16:53:07-07:00September 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Community leaders to share findings on Orcas Island health care needs

By Community|2025-09-27T12:38:45-07:00September 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Grant funded Community Health Project Manager role – accepting applications until September 30

By Community|2025-09-25T13:57:14-07:00September 25th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Could Daylight Saving Time be harming our health?

By News Source|2025-09-24T13:04:45-07:00September 25th, 2025|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Family Medicine hosting flu shot clinics in October

By Community|2025-09-24T11:15:49-07:00September 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Tickets now available for Empty Bowls Sunday Supper

By Community|2025-09-23T15:15:57-07:00September 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District schedules upcoming board meeting

By Community|2025-09-23T14:44:12-07:00September 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Ongoing classes at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-09-21T13:36:56-07:00September 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Timely new book released from John Geyman, M.D.

By Community|2025-09-21T14:52:53-07:00September 21st, 2025|1 Comment

Free course for friend and family caregivers on San Juan Island

By Community|2025-09-18T16:19:28-07:00September 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Senior Center | Take charge of your health today

By Community|2025-09-20T13:42:50-07:00September 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen fights to expand health care access, lower costs

By News Source|2025-09-18T15:53:21-07:00September 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Getting ready for Medicare

By Community|2025-09-11T13:40:11-07:00September 11th, 2025|Comments Off

There is something especially for you at Senior Center

By Community|2025-09-06T23:24:54-07:00September 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Common questions about Mammograms

By Community|2025-09-05T16:26:51-07:00September 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Helping student athletes stay in the game

By Community|2025-09-06T13:23:13-07:00September 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Public Health Hot Topic | COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV immunizations in 2025

By Community|2025-09-07T13:02:31-07:00September 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Food Bank needs your help supporting vital Orcas youth feeding programs

By Community|2025-09-04T15:05:52-07:00September 4th, 2025|Comments Off

County seeks provider to administer Opioid Addiction Recovery Supports Program

By Community|2025-08-27T12:41:24-07:00August 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Board meeting on Wednesday

By Community|2025-08-25T13:45:15-07:00August 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Here’s what Senior Center is drumming up

By Community|2025-08-24T13:15:21-07:00August 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Revitalize your body and mind with Tara Plank’s yoga workshop

By Community|2025-08-20T16:28:03-07:00August 20th, 2025|Comments Off

There’s always something going on at Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2025-08-17T14:06:42-07:00August 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Update from San Juans Vision Source

By Community|2025-08-15T17:03:48-07:00August 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Supporting Orcas Islanders with Dementia

By Community|2025-08-14T14:51:56-07:00August 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen hosts roundtable with community members on big ugly law Medicaid cuts

By News Source|2025-08-11T14:36:44-07:00August 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Get help with Medicare costs

By Community|2025-08-08T16:19:37-07:00August 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Healthy smiles, healthy community: Hot topics in oral health

By Community|2025-08-08T12:48:42-07:00August 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Senior Center | Bringing mammograms to you

By Community|2025-08-07T16:09:31-07:00August 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Public Health Department offers back to school immunization clinics

By Community|2025-07-31T12:49:11-07:00July 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Yoga, drumming at Senior Center

By Community|2025-07-27T12:18:06-07:00July 27th, 2025|Comments Off

County introduces new sensory-friendly ways to enjoy the fair

By Community|2025-07-24T13:23:58-07:00July 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Health Care District Board to meet

By Community|2025-07-21T12:48:25-07:00July 21st, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | Board of Health July 16, 2025

By Community|2025-07-19T14:28:38-07:00July 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Always something happening at Senior Center

By Community|2025-07-19T13:52:03-07:00July 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Upcoming blood drives

By Community|2025-07-17T15:04:50-07:00July 17th, 2025|Comments Off

As state heats up, Weather Service warns wildfire smoke headed to Whatcom County

By News Source|2025-07-14T15:10:36-07:00July 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen: Local impacts of Republicans’ big ugly law

By News Source|2025-07-10T14:40:25-07:00July 10th, 2025|Comments Off

The Texas floods were made worse by climate denialism

By Community|2025-07-08T15:41:40-07:00July 8th, 2025|9 Comments