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.”
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News Brief | DOJ demands info on all state voters, sues WA secretary of state
||| FROM THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| The U.S. Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Tuesday over his refusal to turn over a trove of personal information about every registered voter
Orcas Montessori School hosts annual wreath sale & Holiday Bazaar
||| FROM BRIDGET WRIGHT for ORCAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL ||| Our annual Wreath Sale is officially open! We’re excited to help you fulfill all your holiday greenery needs with beautiful, handcrafted wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces, perfect
Health Care District & Island Health sign 10 year+ contract renewal for Island Primary Care – Orcas clinic operations
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| As healthcare organizations across the country struggle with unprecedented uncertainty in operations and finances, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) Board is happy to report an
GiveOrcas is now here
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for GIVEORCAS ||| Giving season is officially here, and we hope you consider giving local with GiveOrcas! The annual holiday collective giving campaign is now open and runs through Thursday, December
Larsen releases statement on Trump administration changes to immigration processes
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF. U .S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced changes to immigration processes: “Refugees and humanitarian nonprofits
Today starts the 10 Days of GiveOrcas with a party
||| FROM A*OK ||| Welcome to the first day of the 2025 Holiday GiveOrcas Campaign As we head into the 2025 GiveOrcas Holiday Campaign, we want to thank you for helping make weekly hands-on art
Avian Influenza in domestic flock confirmed in San Juan County
There are no reported human cases of avian influenza in San Juan County. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| A local backyard flock and a wild bird have tested positive for avian influenza. San
Join us for another evening of Drag Bingo
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND PRIDE ||| DRAG BINGO Round 2! Dec 14th, 1PM to 4PM, at Odd Fellows Hall! With returning superstar Bubblegum B and island favorite UhOh XOXO, this event is all-ages and a
Garden Club presents language of flowers & holiday tea party
||| FROM PERRI GIBBONS for ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Orcas Center when we welcome Kimberly Wilder of Botanical Bar and
Friends of Library hosting Annual Holiday Tea
||| FROM MICHAEL ARMENIA for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| In joint collaboration this year, the Library and FOIL (Friends of the Orcas Island Library), bring you the annual Holiday Tea, an island tradition for over
Fill your heart with holiday joy at Choral Society concert
||| FROM MILLIE NOVAK for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| “Two hearts are thrillin’ in spite of the chill in the weather” – come warm your heart with “Winter Wonderland,” one of many familiar carols you
Notice of Recount | Lopez Park & Rec. Dist. Commissioner No. 5 & Recount Certification Meeting
The County Canvassing Board has scheduled the recount to begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. The recount will take place at the Elections Office at 55 Second St, Suite A, in Friday
Library to host ‘Love’s Cauldron’ author with new book
||| FROM SAM GAILY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Looking for a little magic this winter? Join us at the Orcas Island Public Library this Thursday, December 4 at 5pm, for a special book talk
Orcas Online delivers holiday cheer with free speed upgrades
||| FROM RON CLAUS for ORCAS ONLINE ||| Orcas Online, the island's dedicated high-speed wireless internet provider, is spreading holiday cheer this season by announcing that all of its service plans will receive significant speed
Island Health currently finalizing a contract with Ambetter
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Are you an Orcas Island or San Juan County resident who seeks care at Island Primary Care - Orcas and purchases insurance through the State Exchange? San
CWR logs two encounters with J Pod
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 10:42 AM ObservEnd: 03:15 PM Vessel: KCB III Staff: Dave Ellifrit, Michael Weiss, Katie Jones Pods: J IDsEncountered: J16, J19, J22, J26, J31, J35,
