News Archives - Page 57 of 295

Current case count continues to climb

By News Source|2021-12-24T13:11:25-08:00December 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Case count up in San Juan County, surge anticipated in days ahead

By Community|2021-12-24T12:24:15-08:00December 24th, 2021|13 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-23T16:50:08-08:00December 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Washington receives money to replace lead water service lines

By Community|2021-12-23T12:36:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

EverlyWell COVID-19 test kit expiration dates extended

By Community|2021-12-23T12:06:08-08:00December 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Island Hospital has a new Superintendent / CEO

By News Source|2021-12-23T12:07:13-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital expresses gratitude for the service of Anne Presson

By News Source|2021-12-23T11:55:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

School Superintendent has rightful praise for staff, parents, community, students

By Community|2021-12-22T20:11:04-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Most recent state COVID update

By News Source|2021-12-22T14:58:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Christian students produced knockout Christmas Carol performance

By Edee Kulper|2021-12-22T14:43:59-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

First dog license of 2022 has been issued

By Community|2021-12-22T13:57:54-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Did you mail your obligatory Christmas cards this year?

By Lin McNulty|2021-12-21T21:44:33-08:00December 22nd, 2021|3 Comments

Snow on the way? County Public Works will be on top of it

By Community|2021-12-22T12:39:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Wintry weather likely for Christmas weekend, but the County is on it

By Community|2021-12-21T17:34:23-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Your support of school music makes all the difference

By Community|2021-12-21T16:30:27-08:00December 21st, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank has provided a summary of last Friday’s meeting

By Community|2021-12-21T16:22:55-08:00December 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Odd Fellows provide outdoor sanctuary for April’s Grove residents

By Community|2021-12-20T14:32:57-08:00December 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Our fire department has been busy in the field this month, as well as hiring new Asst. Chief

By Community|2021-12-20T14:37:48-08:00December 20th, 2021|9 Comments

Auditor’s Office to be closed on Christmas, New Years Eve

By Community|2021-12-18T16:01:55-08:00December 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Aspiring artists invited to submit art for 2022 Fair poster

By Community|2021-12-17T20:03:08-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners will meet on Monday

By Community|2021-12-18T16:41:12-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital’s latest slate of classes: Balance, diabetes, paperwork

By News Source|2021-12-16T16:25:03-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

A second court rejects Cooke Aquaculture’s challenge over termination of Port Angeles net pen lease

By News Source|2021-12-17T20:03:37-08:00December 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Take care of yourself

By Community|2021-12-14T13:09:45-08:00December 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission will meet in upcoming regular meeting

By Community|2021-12-18T15:39:50-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Melting Arctic ice draws killer whales further north

By News Source|2021-12-18T15:32:35-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee, Billig, Jinkins statement on delaying WA Cares Fund premium assessment

By News Source|2021-12-17T13:40:52-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

HS wrestling tourneys’ COVID outbreaks prompt new safety guidance from state

By Community|2021-12-17T14:20:31-08:00December 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 8 – 14, 2021

By Community|2021-12-17T15:17:15-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Omicron COVID variant is practically lapping at our shores

By Community|2021-12-17T17:14:32-08:00December 18th, 2021|3 Comments

This weekend, Crow Valley String Band, et. al will be at Orcas Center, their annual “Home for the Holidays”

By Community|2021-12-17T16:00:55-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates from the State

By News Source|2021-12-17T13:45:56-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Health Care District announces new interim superintendent

By Community|2021-12-17T12:54:42-08:00December 17th, 2021|4 Comments

Twelve of sixteen new COVID cases this week are on Orcas

By Community|2021-12-17T12:37:28-08:00December 17th, 2021|8 Comments

Milestone for Island Rides and the transition away from fossil fuels on island

By Community|2021-12-16T16:52:51-08:00December 17th, 2021|3 Comments

EDC launches Mariner Training Initiative for island workers

By Community|2021-12-15T16:05:14-08:00December 17th, 2021|3 Comments

Washington Maritime Blue declared finalist for $1 billion Build Back Better regional challenge

By News Source|2021-12-16T16:02:57-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-16T16:38:23-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly WSF update | Preparations for the holidays

By Community|2021-12-16T15:42:54-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Protecting our democracy, Step 1

By Community|2021-12-15T15:25:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|2 Comments

Senior Center seeks home maintenance/repair coordinator

By Community|2021-12-15T15:50:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces new homeless proposals for 2022 legislative session

By News Source|2021-12-15T15:15:21-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

So, how is the Elwha River salmon recovery doing?

By Community|2021-12-15T14:08:56-08:00December 16th, 2021|6 Comments

School Board will meet tomorrow

By Community|2021-12-15T15:03:32-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

DOH commemorates one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington

By News Source|2021-12-15T14:13:52-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJI National Historical Park announces contest to design a new logo

By Community|2021-12-15T12:55:46-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

The Co-op difference: Capital credit checks are in the mail

By Community|2021-12-15T12:46:41-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide COVID response updates

By News Source|2021-12-15T12:38:53-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Make note of these Dental Van dates for 2022

By Community|2021-12-15T12:34:24-08:00December 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Hey, Orcasonians, you know you can get free PCR testing kits at Senior Center, right?

By Community|2021-12-15T12:13:16-08:00December 15th, 2021|3 Comments

County seeking new members for advisory committees

By Community|2021-12-15T11:58:29-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Water management has become a top priority for San Juan County

By Community|2021-12-14T16:16:31-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank schedules a couple of meetings on December 17

By Community|2021-12-14T15:57:37-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We should talk about board members and salaries

By Community|2021-12-14T15:06:51-08:00December 14th, 2021|9 Comments

EDC offers free woodworking course on Lopez Island

By Community|2021-12-14T14:58:39-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Library stepping outside normal boundaries to try something new

By Community|2021-12-14T13:27:35-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | La Porte Road residents thank all who put our road back in service

By Community|2021-12-14T12:44:35-08:00December 14th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission is meeting tomorrow morning for executive session

By Community|2021-12-13T15:02:43-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces his climate package for 2022

By News Source|2021-12-13T14:50:53-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Ruby the Elf, in interview, discusses the Santa Mailbox at Emmanuel Episcopal

By Community|2021-12-13T14:21:05-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Federal Magistrate declares Navy’s 2019 decision authorizing the EA-18G “Growler” expansion at NAS Whidbey violated National Environmental Policy Act

By News Source|2021-12-13T13:34:21-08:00December 13th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you from Orcas Island Park and Recreation District

By Community|2021-12-12T15:14:21-08:00December 13th, 2021|2 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | The festivities continue

By Community|2021-12-12T15:09:25-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

So far, WSF reservations to open up next week for travel after New Year

By Community|2021-12-09T14:32:09-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Eldercare crisis inspires ‘life-changing’ innovation on San Juan Island

By News Source|2021-12-11T23:14:11-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

No Christmas Ship again this year, but what a history it has

By Community|2021-12-11T23:14:45-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

OPALCO Board nominations are open

By Community|2021-12-10T14:57:10-08:00December 11th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | How to understand the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

By Community|2021-12-10T13:49:26-08:00December 11th, 2021|6 Comments

Over 16? Y’all better be getting your COVID booster shot

By News Source|2021-12-10T14:15:49-08:00December 11th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Heartfelt thanks to all who are helping in aftermath of Sunday’s house fire

By Community|2021-12-10T23:09:47-08:00December 11th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 1 – 7, 2021

By Community|2021-12-09T15:25:11-08:00December 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest update on COVID numbers from the state

By Community|2021-12-10T13:34:55-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Get your booster! San Juan County’s weekly case count is up

By Community|2021-12-10T14:00:02-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Meeting of the Minds | “Wild Plants of the Field, Forest, and Sea: Medicinal Plants of the San Juans”

By Community|2021-12-09T12:51:47-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Reservations, rescue, roundtables, & raves

By News Source|2021-12-09T15:43:22-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-09T17:27:40-08:00December 10th, 2021|1 Comment

Be on the lookout today for possible high winds

By News Source|2021-12-09T16:10:32-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Socrates Cafe continues with upcoming session

By Community|2021-12-09T12:44:15-08:00December 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Turtleback Mountain and Turtlehead Preserves upcoming Zoom presentation on forest health, resiliency

By Community|2021-12-09T16:27:25-08:00December 9th, 2021|2 Comments

“Home for the Holidays” returns to Orcas Center

By Community|2021-12-09T12:11:46-08:00December 9th, 2021|Comments Off

County Council has extended VR Moratorium for six more months

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-12-09T15:50:25-08:00December 9th, 2021|2 Comments

Food Bank Director says Orcas workers must be able to live healthy lives

By Community|2021-12-10T12:17:28-08:00December 9th, 2021|2 Comments

Newest news, numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-12-08T14:34:15-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Support our food bank tomorrow, on ‘Unique Donor Day’

By Community|2021-12-08T14:29:19-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #57 | The new Omicron variant and what it may mean for the islands

By Community|2021-12-08T14:12:54-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Woman in the Woods has some good news to share

By Community|2021-12-08T13:40:27-08:00December 8th, 2021|2 Comments

Roses bids farewell, welcomes new owners

By Community|2021-12-08T11:36:00-08:00December 8th, 2021|14 Comments

Sign up now for Whale Museum’s upcoming Marine Naturalist Program

By Community|2021-12-07T15:58:06-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

El Fondo Comunitario de Respuesta a Emergencias brinda alivio por daños por inundaciones

By Community|2021-12-07T17:50:57-08:00December 7th, 2021|2 Comments

Community emergency response fund to provide relief from flood damage

By Community|2021-12-07T17:54:40-08:00December 7th, 2021|1 Comment

Join us in helping Jennifer and Sebastian heal from Lyme

By Community|2021-12-07T15:19:36-08:00December 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Repair Economy Summit 2021: Who has the right to repair your possessions?

By Community|2021-12-07T12:21:28-08:00December 7th, 2021|1 Comment

COVID-19 boosters essential for protection as omicron variant spreads across the country

By News Source|2021-12-06T16:37:03-08:00December 7th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee letter to FEMA requests swift consideration for flood aid

By News Source|2021-12-06T16:06:08-08:00December 6th, 2021|1 Comment

LaPorte Road opens tonight, closes again during day on Tuesday, Wednesday

By Community|2021-12-06T16:02:54-08:00December 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Hawaii housing crisis has Maui pushing to phase out 3,000 short-term rentals

By News Source|2021-12-05T15:58:13-08:00December 6th, 2021|4 Comments

Auditor’s customer service will close for annual meeting Dec. 15

By Community|2021-12-04T15:15:36-08:00December 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Climate resilience actions overdue

By Community|2021-12-05T14:26:04-08:00December 6th, 2021|7 Comments

San Juan County readies its new Department of Environmental Stewardship

By Community|2021-12-05T15:45:36-08:00December 6th, 2021|5 Comments

This weekend at the Grange: “It’s a Wonderful Life”

By Community|2021-12-05T14:51:10-08:00December 6th, 2021|1 Comment