Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
NEWS BRIEF | Hostile Waters: Orcas in peril
||| FROM THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| The Seattle Times will continue to explore and expose the plight of the southern resident killer whales, among the most-enduring symbols of our region. We’ll examine the role we
There’s always something happening at the Exchange
||| FROM ORCAS RECYCLING/THE EXCHANGE ||| Let’s Shred! The Exchange has partnered with Bellingham-based A-1 Shredding to offer secure document destruction. Customers can drop off documents in secure, locked bins located at The Exchange. A-1
Letter to Editor | I strongly support Katherine Bryant Ingman for San Juan County Council District 3
||| FROM AMANDA SPARKS ||| I am pleased to share my strong support for Katherine Bryant Ingman. I worked closely with Katherine during the pandemic as we strengthened hunger relief systems across San Juan County.
Can you spell F-U-N? The 4th Annual Orcas Island Adult Spelling Bee returns
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Calling all word nerds, spelling enthusiasts, and brave souls willing to face the dictionary! The 4th Annual Orcas Island Adult Spelling Bee returns on Friday, October
Deadline approaching | Pay your property taxes before Oct 31
The second half of property taxes and personal property taxes are due Saturday, October 31, 2026 ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The deadline is approaching to pay the second half of property and
Community comes together for fall ‘Great Islands Cleanup’
Islanders carry on the legacy of caring by clearing over 2,000 pounds of waste from our beaches ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Across the San Juan Islands this fall, community members came together
C Street Brass returns to the islands for two free community concerts
||| FROM CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK for ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| C Street Brass will return to the San Juan Islands October 26 and 27 as part of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musicians-in-Residence
Letter to Editor | In support of Jennifer Swanson, my mom, for County Council
||| FROM SOPHIA SWANSON ||| I believe that my mom’s candidacy for county council is both unexpected and a long time coming; that is to say, it’s such a natural role for her to step
Letter to Editor | I support Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council
||| FROM SHARON ABREU ||| Although I acknowledge that we here in San Juan County are fortunate to have two strong candidates running for County Council District 3, I have decided to endorse Katherine Bryant
Letter to Editor | Ron Krebs shares his commitment to community
||| FROM RON KREBS, CANDIDATE FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| To the Citizens of San Juan County, As we approach the upcoming election, I want to share my priorities for the San Juan County
Letter to Editor | Jennifer Swanson is best candidate for County Council District #3
||| FROM MAUREEN SEE ||| Jennifer Swanson is the right person to tackle our problems. She is articulate and organized and qualified to do the job. She will listen to the community and respect their
Letter to Editor | Ingman on housing & affordability
||| FROM KATHERINE BRYANT INGMAN FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL ||| I know the struggle of housing in the islands, firsthand. We have regularly housed friends and essential workers in the summers because we know
Orcas Center art show opening | “The Art of Expression”
||| FROM MARJORIE TAYLOR for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center announces the opening of a new show on October 23 (5:30 to 7:00 pm) featuring works from “Art with Carla”
A very special night of drumming with TAIKOPROJECT at Orcas Center
||| FROM COLLEEN SMITH SUMMERS for ORCAS CENTER ||| TAIKOPROJECT celebrates 25 years of taiko creativity and innovation with a new concert production entitled “25.” Featuring new compositions and choreography and stunning costumes by acclaimed
Letter to Editor | I am supporting Katherine Bryant Ingman for San Juan County District 3
||| FROM ROB GRANT ||| Decatur is a relatively small outer island in the archipelago, but we are a critical link in the energy chain serving the entire county! We need a fierce advocate on
Letter to Editor | In support of Orcas Island Park and Rec District
||| FROM JUSTIN PAULSEN ||| Our community has the opportunity in the upcoming election to re-commit to supporting the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District. Since its inception, OIPRD has continuously been a responsible and
