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Guest Opinion | SJC residents will vote on amendments addressing climate change, environmental protection, justice and equity in Nov.

By Community|2021-09-22T18:13:45-07:00September 22nd, 2021|3 Comments

Request for federal resources to support hospital surge efforts in Washington

By News Source|2021-09-22T13:13:31-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Eastsound Water Board corrects misleading report on VR water usage

By Community|2021-09-22T12:39:15-07:00September 22nd, 2021|15 Comments

Orcas Island Film Festival film line-up announced; passes now on sale

By Community|2021-09-21T17:23:31-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Primary Care-Orcas has important updates for our community

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-21T17:22:33-07:00September 22nd, 2021|4 Comments

OICMF readies for Jon Kimura Parker salon concert at Rosario

By Community|2021-09-22T18:18:49-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

School Board meets on Thursday

By Community|2021-09-21T15:37:39-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

County seeks proposals for affordable housing development on Lopez

By Community|2021-09-21T14:32:49-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

WSF and WSP to announce new line-cutting patrols

By News Source|2021-09-21T12:35:35-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Nominees announced for Friends of Library directors

By Community|2021-09-20T14:13:12-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Sen. Murray meets with SVC students on legislation to make community college tuition free

By News Source|2021-09-18T11:49:28-07:00September 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee letter requests medical staffing resources from the feds

By News Source|2021-09-20T12:14:17-07:00September 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Port aims to retain trophy in second annual Fly Washington food drive

By Community|2021-09-19T16:11:06-07:00September 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | A letter to my children about hardship

By Community|2021-09-19T11:20:58-07:00September 19th, 2021|3 Comments

JP und die OK Rhythm Boys to play the Orcas Hotel Oktoberfest Biergarten

By Community|2021-09-15T14:37:58-07:00September 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Library sets deadline for art submissions

By Community|2021-09-17T13:59:23-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Midnight Mutterings | Hummers

By Jackie Bates|2021-09-18T11:28:12-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

The traveling Flamingos are on their way; if you’re lucky, you will get Flocked

By Community|2021-09-17T15:26:57-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Fixing our tax code, redistricting, COVID (of course), and WA Cares Fund

By News Source|2021-09-17T12:02:11-07:00September 17th, 2021|2 Comments

Recap of recent statewide COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-09-17T10:27:11-07:00September 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s this week’s COVID case count for the county

By Community|2021-09-17T10:09:43-07:00September 17th, 2021|3 Comments

PeaceHealth needs our help because we need PeaceHealth’s help

By Community|2021-09-15T14:18:50-07:00September 16th, 2021|Comments Off

It’s time to reinvigorate Senior Center’s Hearts and Hands program

By Community|2021-09-15T13:55:34-07:00September 16th, 2021|Comments Off

EDC’S business resilience calls resume this Thursday

By Community|2021-09-15T14:09:37-07:00September 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank is ZOOM-meeting on Friday

By Community|2021-09-15T12:11:40-07:00September 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Auditor answers pressing questions, concerns regarding upcoming General Election

By Community|2021-09-14T14:58:14-07:00September 15th, 2021|2 Comments

Statewide COVID-19 updates

By News Source|2021-09-15T11:56:06-07:00September 15th, 2021|Comments Off

In Memoriam | John Anthony Mazzarella, June 13, 1933 – February 9, 2021

By Community|2021-09-14T17:37:27-07:00September 15th, 2021|2 Comments

Washington to destroy third murder hornet nest in battle to save bees

By News Source|2021-09-14T13:38:46-07:00September 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Long-time island doctor looks ahead to retirement, exploration of the world

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-14T14:58:53-07:00September 14th, 2021|7 Comments

Island Hospital works toward 100% vaccinated workforce

By Community|2021-09-14T13:00:23-07:00September 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Farmers Market announces informal Harvest Celebration, raffles

By Community|2021-09-14T13:25:12-07:00September 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Firefighters union announces ‘Vote of No Confidence’ in Fire Chief Williams

By Community|2021-09-15T11:05:22-07:00September 14th, 2021|12 Comments

State has behavioral health resources available for back to school

By News Source|2021-09-13T12:33:45-07:00September 13th, 2021|Comments Off

County Council to discuss Docket 21-0003, buildout/impact request

By Community|2021-09-13T13:48:29-07:00September 13th, 2021|1 Comment

EDC will be resuming their weekly business resilience calls

By Community|2021-09-13T12:46:35-07:00September 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Dental Van coming back to the Islands

By Community|2021-09-13T11:43:25-07:00September 13th, 2021|Comments Off

This Saturday | Open house at Orcas Center

By Community|2021-09-12T12:38:03-07:00September 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Emmanuel Episcopal members, community awaken to overnight surprise art installation

By Community|2021-09-12T16:26:53-07:00September 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Frank Loudin art sale continues at Orcas Center

By Community|2021-09-12T13:39:07-07:00September 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming classes at Island Hospital: Memory improvement, pregnancy nutrition

By Community|2021-09-10T13:31:23-07:00September 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Learn how to run construction projects with EDC and LCLT free course

By Community|2021-09-10T11:35:20-07:00September 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Celebration of Life upcoming for Sandra Green at Four Winds

By Community|2021-09-10T13:26:14-07:00September 11th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID case count currently climbing across San Juan County

By Community|2021-09-10T10:14:46-07:00September 10th, 2021|7 Comments

You are invited to partake in Yom Kippur Kol Nidre services at Cascade Lake

By Community|2021-09-10T16:43:14-07:00September 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces mask requirement for large outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 wave persists

By News Source|2021-09-09T15:10:27-07:00September 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Tree protections? Planning for growth? Your help is needed by Sept. 14

By Community|2021-09-09T13:34:48-07:00September 9th, 2021|1 Comment

Camas Club sprouts a new website for island backyard restorationists

By Community|2021-09-09T13:07:43-07:00September 9th, 2021|1 Comment

It takes a village to clean an island

By Community|2021-09-09T11:53:43-07:00September 9th, 2021|2 Comments

Nationally-recognized gardener/author coming to speak at library

By Community|2021-09-09T11:02:30-07:00September 8th, 2021|Comments Off

State Health: Statement on hospital capacity, crisis standards of care

By News Source|2021-09-08T13:14:02-07:00September 8th, 2021|1 Comment

Latest COVID numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-09-08T13:15:12-07:00September 8th, 2021|Comments Off

School Board has a special board meeting coming up

By Community|2021-09-07T14:33:43-07:00September 7th, 2021|Comments Off

SHIBA volunteers at the ready to welcome you to Medicare with online presentation

By Community|2021-09-07T12:40:13-07:00September 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas painter judged ‘Best in Show’ in San Fernando Valley CHIAROSCURO exhibition

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-06T19:27:44-07:00September 7th, 2021|2 Comments

Wanna sing some Orcas Choral karaoke this fall?

By Community|2021-09-06T12:08:44-07:00September 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Film Festival slated for October 7-11, 2021 — in person!

By Community|2021-09-04T13:55:58-07:00September 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Kaleidoscope purchases land for outdoor education on Orcas Island

By Community|2021-09-03T15:58:12-07:00September 6th, 2021|4 Comments

Orcas Library presents Karl Marlantes, winner of 2020 WA State Book Award for fiction

By Community|2021-09-05T20:14:22-07:00September 6th, 2021|Comments Off

All are welcome at Rosh Hashanah service this week at Cascade Lake

By Community|2021-09-04T16:10:00-07:00September 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Nationwide housing shortage is significant, but for small, entry-level homes, it’s acute

By News Source|2021-09-04T14:03:10-07:00September 5th, 2021|Comments Off

A widow, a divorcee & two middle-aged single ladies walk into a bar…

By Community|2021-09-04T18:50:00-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

It’s not just COVID that necessitates paying attention to safety tips this weekend

By News Source|2021-09-04T15:12:18-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide Coronavirus response updates

By News Source|2021-09-04T14:01:35-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Honolulu Airbnbs shut down when pandemic began. Mayor wants to keep it that way

By News Source|2021-09-04T14:02:30-07:00September 4th, 2021|2 Comments

Orcas Christian School completes campus-wide LED retrofit

By Community|2021-09-03T16:34:32-07:00September 4th, 2021|2 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Nurse Ratched

By Jackie Bates|2021-09-04T12:57:52-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island restaurants struggle with more tourists, fewer workers, high cost of living

By News Source|2021-09-06T12:07:28-07:00September 3rd, 2021|10 Comments

Sigh….Weekly SJC COVID case update

By Community|2021-09-03T11:13:06-07:00September 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Island Hospital to host virtual community briefing on COVID-19

By Community|2021-09-02T12:19:13-07:00September 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Joan Roulac returns to Senior Center with new T’ai Chi Chih and Qi Gong series

By Community|2021-09-01T14:49:10-07:00September 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

WSF weekly update anticipates a few reduced service disruptions for Labor Day weekend

By News Source|2021-09-02T16:08:56-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners invite you to discussion of 5-year plan

By Community|2021-09-02T11:42:07-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Senior Center introduces new, strong old-growth forest logo

By Community|2021-09-01T14:38:58-07:00September 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee statement on SCOTUS failure to pause Texas anti-abortion law

By News Source|2021-09-01T18:14:56-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Black-tail deer hunting season opens September 1 at Lopez Hill, Mount Grant Preserves

By Community|2021-09-01T12:18:56-07:00September 1st, 2021|5 Comments

SHIBA has a new home at Orcas Senior Center from which to help with health benefits questions

By Community|2021-09-01T11:08:48-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID updates from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-09-01T10:42:32-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

UPDATED: WSF system erroneously showing SJ sailings as cancelled for next several days

By News Source|2021-09-01T13:14:51-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Mammogram van coming back to Orcas Senior Center; Get your appointment early

By Community|2021-08-26T12:05:17-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Long ferry lines for vehicles expected Labor Day weekend

By News Source|2021-08-31T17:07:01-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Chamber of Commerce has update about possible WSF cancellations

By Community|2021-08-31T16:41:25-07:00August 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Enjoyment guaranteed at SJIMA’s Art for Fun

By Community|2021-08-31T13:24:26-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Help us help you — write to the Governor

By Community|2021-08-31T13:08:02-07:00August 31st, 2021|3 Comments

SJI National Historical Park seeks public input on draft accessibility self-evaluation and transition plan

By Community|2021-08-31T12:47:17-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Fall Park & Rec program posted, open for registration

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-30T12:12:00-07:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Thanks for lettuce-ing entertain you

By Community|2021-08-30T11:37:47-07:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OIFR extinguishes wildland fire, while department morale plummets

By Community|2021-08-30T11:22:19-07:00August 30th, 2021|7 Comments

A whimsical poem from Burce Hanna

By Community|2021-08-28T15:51:01-07:00August 29th, 2021|1 Comment

Boat America safety class is upcoming soon. Register now.

By News Source|2021-08-28T15:26:45-07:00August 29th, 2021|Comments Off

A startup Is turning houses into corporations; neighbors are fighting back

By News Source|2021-08-29T13:20:33-07:00August 29th, 2021|6 Comments

What’s the deal with Orca and peanut head?

By Community|2021-08-25T14:48:53-07:00August 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Jazz Festival returns this week at Orcas Center

By Community|2021-08-26T11:56:58-07:00August 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming workshop | Solar opportunities/considerations for NW WA farmland

By Community|2021-08-28T15:27:38-07:00August 29th, 2021|1 Comment

Call for assistance | Might you have a spare computer for a worthy cause?

By Community|2021-08-28T16:18:23-07:00August 29th, 2021|Comments Off

School superintendent offers thanks for safe start screenings

By Community|2021-08-28T14:05:08-07:00August 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire wants to know, is your property “FireWise”?

By Community|2021-08-27T15:30:58-07:00August 28th, 2021|2 Comments

Orcas Elementary’s summer reading program is a success story

By Community|2021-08-27T12:29:09-07:00August 28th, 2021|1 Comment

Join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys as they close Moran Centennial music series

By Community|2021-08-31T11:35:24-07:00August 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | COVID-19 Q&A, economic recovery, and the Green Amendment

By News Source|2021-08-27T14:56:02-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off