Island News
Rooted in community: Leadership transition at the Orcas Community Resource Center
Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.
Is your boat ready for the season?
Submitted by San Juan County.
June is Pride Month; Community leaders call for action
The San Juan County Council formally proclaimed June as Pride Month at its Tuesday morning meeting on May 26, reaffirming the County’s commitment to the rights and dignity of its LGBTQIA+ residents — even as advocates urged elected officials to move from proclamation to concrete action.
(Re)Creation of the OIHS Culture Travel Club
By Leela Griesemer
Sail Orcas launches summer sailing lessons
Submitted by Sail Orcas.
Please return Orcas Art Barn sandwich board sign | Letter
A Message to Our Community:
Two Orcas women take flight in the 49th Annual Air Race Classic
Submitted by Janna Carter.
Planning scars from the San Juans: Looking back to 2024
By Marc Santos
PeaceHealth Peace Island earns Level III stroke certification
Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center.
National Nonprofit Day event explores civic engagement on Orcas Island
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.
Orcas Island High School 2026 NW 1B/2B Softball All-League selections
By Declan O’Malley
‘Seven Sisters: Return of the Matriarchy’
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
New exhibiting artist at the library
Submitted by the Orcas Public Library.
Get help paying for Medicare
Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.
San Juan County announces 2026 home funds available
Submitted by San Juan County.
Orcas Island Garden Tour tickets now available
Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.
Another EWUA operator resigns | Column
By Cory Harrington
EDC offers Claude AI workshop for businesses and nonprofits
Submitted by The San Juan County Economic Development Council.
John Geyman | Obituary
1931- 2026
Consumer alert: Workers’ compensation scam targeting Spanish-speaking workers
Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.
SUN Bucks program returns to provide summer food support for Washington children
Submitted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
Trailer theft and cut conifers | SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
School music rings in summer on a high note
Submitted by the Music Advocacy Group.
Community Band celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Band.