News – Page 97 – theOrcasonian.com

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

Letter to Editor | Time to acknowledge the expert service of OIFR

By Community|2021-09-04T16:10:35-07:00September 5th, 2021|4 Comments

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

OIFR responds to successfully extinguish small brush fire on Pinneo Rd.

By Community|2021-09-04T12:08:12-07:00September 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

Sheriff’s Report | August 25 – 31, 2021

By Community|2021-09-02T17:20:05-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Planning Commission recommends aggressive caps on VR permits

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-09-03T15:07:12-07:00September 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

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

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-09-02T17:55:27-07:00September 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

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

Salish Seeds Project 2021 fall native wildflower sale begins Sept. 10

By Community|2021-09-02T10:47:50-07:00September 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Orcas Fire crews battled wildland fire with assist from DNR

By Community|2021-09-02T10:21:58-07:00September 2nd, 2021|5 Comments

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

Washington State Ferries cruise toward a rocky Labor Day weekend

By News Source|2021-09-01T16:04:20-07:00September 1st, 2021|10 Comments

Inslee signs onto letter to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer supporting climate action

By News Source|2021-09-01T12:31:53-07:00September 1st, 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

County sends Prune Alley project out for bids today

By Community|2021-09-01T10:17:40-07:00September 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

Inslee statement on end of military presence in Afghanistan

By News Source|2021-08-31T15:01:46-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

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

Over half a million Washingtonians at risk of having electricity, natural gas or water services shut off

By News Source|2021-08-30T12:45:07-07:00August 30th, 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

Hedrick Smith speaks with Shaw residents

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-30T11:54:32-07:00August 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

Sheriff’s Report | August 18 – 24, 2021

By Community|2021-08-26T16:44:47-07:00August 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Typo? Or is WSF finally being upfront about their staffing shortages?

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-27T22:34:26-07:00August 27th, 2021|4 Comments

WSF weekly report

By News Source|2021-08-27T18:52:31-07:00August 27th, 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

The latest COVID case numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-08-27T13:38:34-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Warning | Ivermectin should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19

By News Source|2021-08-26T14:55:00-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Urgent reminder for Eastsound Sewer/Water customers: Complete independent income survey

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-27T13:43:02-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly COVID update reveals 17 cases have been removed from confirmed case list

By Community|2021-08-27T13:40:31-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Historic map exhibit opening soon at Orcas Museum

By Community|2021-08-26T12:34:17-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Eastsound P.O. workers are efficient, friendly

By Community|2021-08-26T15:24:13-07:00August 27th, 2021|3 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-08-26T15:49:25-07:00August 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon

By Community|2021-08-26T19:42:35-07:00August 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee letter to President Biden reaffirms Washington’s support for Afghan refugees

By News Source|2021-08-26T14:44:13-07:00August 26th, 2021|Comments Off

ATOI returns to grange stage with ‘Savannah Sipping Society’

By Community|2021-08-26T11:10:21-07:00August 26th, 2021|Comments Off

An open letter to Airbnb: The pitchforks are coming

By News Source|2021-08-26T11:42:56-07:00August 26th, 2021|16 Comments

‘Murder hornet’ nest cut from tree in Washington state; 1,500 developing insects found inside

By News Source|2021-08-26T11:05:09-07:00August 26th, 2021|2 Comments

Master Gardeners on hand Wednesday to answer your pesky plant problems

By Community|2021-08-25T18:11:17-07:00August 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Boaters, you play critical role in protecting endangered whales

By Community|2021-08-25T12:46:59-07:00August 26th, 2021|Comments Off

$465,000 from Clean Energy Fund granted to OPALCO

By News Source|2021-08-25T14:40:13-07:00August 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide COVID updates from Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-08-25T12:06:29-07:00August 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Let’s help make OISD’s safe return to school a reality

By Community|2021-08-25T15:49:08-07:00August 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Sadly, SJIMA’s appraisal event cancelled for this Saturday

By Community|2021-08-25T11:40:08-07:00August 25th, 2021|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Liceria “Ting” Zimmerman

By Community|2021-08-25T11:33:23-07:00August 25th, 2021|2 Comments

New report: Staggering staff turnover rate emphasizes urgent need to support child care workforce

By News Source|2021-08-24T14:12:49-07:00August 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen votes to restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act

By News Source|2021-08-24T16:45:02-07:00August 24th, 2021|4 Comments

Funhouse is hiring helpers for after-school programs

By Community|2021-08-24T14:51:36-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Testing remains critical tool in fight against COVID-19

By News Source|2021-08-24T14:35:55-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

You’re not too late, but Museum’s WOWZA raffle will end Sept. 4

By Community|2021-08-24T14:32:56-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Library Board will meet with special agenda

By Community|2021-08-24T13:40:03-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen statement on current situation in Afghanistan

By News Source|2021-08-24T12:10:24-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Are we prepared for fire season? What OPALCO has been up to

By Community|2021-08-23T15:21:42-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

SJ Grange is holding a County Charter amendment discussion online

By Community|2021-08-23T14:24:46-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statement on today’s Pfizer-BioNTech approval by FDA

By News Source|2021-08-23T12:35:12-07:00August 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital launches Tele-ICU program

By Community|2021-08-23T12:26:26-07:00August 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

In Haiti’s remote villages, grassroots help is urgently needed

By Community|2021-08-23T11:59:06-07:00August 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Let’s celebrate Moran centennial with musical ‘weapons of mass delight’

By Community|2021-08-23T11:44:14-07:00August 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

REMINDER: Free COVID vaccine clinics this week

By Community|2021-08-25T15:48:03-07:00August 23rd, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Crisis of loneliness

By Community|2021-08-23T11:17:00-07:00August 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Climate Eyes | Will salmon return to Orcas Island? Are we too dried out?

By Steve Bernheim|2021-08-23T15:55:44-07:00August 23rd, 2021|4 Comments

Artist celebrates San Juan Island beaches with “The Jeweled Shore” exhibition

By Community|2021-08-23T11:03:01-07:00August 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sea World 6-year old orca, Amaya, dies suddenly

By News Source|2021-08-20T17:15:37-07:00August 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Woman in the Woods Productions brings “Rebirth of a Nation” to Orcas Center stage

By Community|2021-08-22T14:37:48-07:00August 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee e-newsletter addresses masking, vaccines, wildfire risks, invalid drug convictions

By News Source|2021-08-21T12:45:26-07:00August 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Booster Club looks ahead to exciting season for student-athletes

By Community|2021-08-22T11:23:34-07:00August 22nd, 2021|Comments Off