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“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Larsen statement on Trump administration denying flood mitigation funds following December floods
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “This is an unacceptable decision for the families and businesses that I represent," said Rep. Larsen. “The disaster declaration helps people recover from the last flood, but hazard mitigation helps people survive the
Sheriff’s Report | April 15 – 20, 2026
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 26-002080 DUI 13:55:08 04/15/26 Deputies responded to a report of a DUI at the Orcas Landing. The driver was arrested for physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. 26-002089 Civil Problem 17:39:36 04/15/26 A Deputy on Orcas
Spring GiveOrcas kicks off with party at Orcas Center
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Spring GiveOrcas is a few weeks away! Please mark your calendars for our GiveOrcas Kick-Off Party at Orcas Center on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-6pm. All ages are welcome to celebrate spring and meet the 31 nonprofits taking part in
Larsen leads bill to expand access to flu vaccines
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) reintroduced legislation to strengthen the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza (“The Influenza Act”). "Catching the flu can mean long-term health consequences, lost time at work and school, missed time with loved ones and in
What is San Juan Community Health Network?
||| SUBMITTED BY THE RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS CENTER ||| There's something special about what happens when a community decides to show up for itself. That's exactly what is at the heart of the San Juan Community Health Network — neighbors, providers, and organizations across our islands coming together to make
Center for Whale Research celebrates Earth Day and 50 years
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| This Earth Day, we're celebrating the Southern Residents and the beautiful, interconnected ecosystem in which we have been studying these extraordinary whales. Since 1976, the Center for Whale Research has cataloged every individual in the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population. Their survival,
WSF: Tour de Lopez is tomorrow
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| The annual Tour de Lopez bicycle ride on Lopez Island is this Saturday, April 25. Please plan for more traffic on our Anacortes to Lopez sailings as attendees make their way to the island. Added stop on Saturday, April 25: On the morning of the event,
Kwiaht finds urgent weed control measures on Indian Island
||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT ||| Kwiaht’s Indian Island stewardship team made a disheartening discovery last week while checking nesting birds and trail conditions: a large lush patch of wild weedy and stinky Bur Chervil (Anthriscus caucalis), apparently introduced by a clan of river otters that set up housekeeping
A*OK exhibit is open at Orcas Center
||| FROM ART FOR ORCAS KIDS ||| Come enjoy the Annual Student Art Exhibit Opening Friday, April 24th 5:30pm - 7:00pm Orcas Center, Eastsound, WA Refreshments will be served Featuring Orcas Island Elementary, Middle and High School artwork created this school year. High School art student presentations start at 6:00pm. Check out this amazing all
WSF Weekly Report | Tour de Lopez; fair changes; rescue operation
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Yesterday was Earth Day, which started in 1970 to raise environmental awareness and inspire action to protect our planet. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” calls on people of all ages and backgrounds to work together
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
County awards $384,000 in cultural access funding to local non-profit arts & culture organizations
This year, funding was awarded to 19 entities to finance public facilities serving economic development purposes ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This week, the County Council approved a series of Cultural Access funding awards to local Impact Grant applicants. Funded by local sales tax, this program allows for local
Orcas Senior Center | May highlights
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center offers a variety of ongoing classes, social groups, wellness activities, and creative programs throughout the month. All programs are open to everyone, regardless of age, and new participants are always welcome. A full calendar with dates and times
Community engagement continues for Odlin County Park facility upgrades
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, & Fair Department is seeking to construct a new facility to serve as a visitor contact station, maintenance facility, and office for park rangers on Lopez Island at Odlin County Park. The community is invited to provide
Port Commissioners schedule regular meeting
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS COMMISSIONERS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 27th at 4:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the airport terminal conference room. Access and agenda information can be found at portoforcas.com.
Community dinner to bring food, music, connection
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| The community is invited to gather for a warm and welcoming evening at a community dinner on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Christian School, 107 Enchanted Forest Road. Guests will enjoy a Mexican-inspired meal featuring enchiladas, offering an opportunity
