Island News
County float at Waldron temporarily closed April 5-11 for repairs
Submitted by San Juan County.
Conservation donor fills funding gap on Orcas Island
Submitted by San Juan County.
Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound and Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25
Submitted by San Juan County.
Dangerous dog; sibling squabble; turkey talk | SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Tending the garden: How San Juan Islanders are choosing community over chaos
By Darrell Kirk
Community Lunch celebrates a year of connection
Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.
Drifting dock highlights growing microplastic risk
By Asifa Pasin, Nancy Schafer and Bill Symes
SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Dotys celebrate 70 years of marriage
Submitted by the Doty family.
Films at Odd Fellows: Love and community
On Saturday, March 28, there will be two movies shown at the Odd Fellows Hall about the love between people and the uniting of communities during uncertain times that give us warmth and hope.
Enroll for kindergarten now
Orcas Island Elementary School is registering kindergarten students now for the 2026-27 school year!
OCS goes to Auburn Academy for arts fest
The Orcas Christian Middle School has recently visited its sister school, Auburn Adventist Academy, for an event called the Washington Conference Fine Arts Festival. At the festival, the OCS guitar and choir class was invited to give a performance. The guitar class started with opening the performance with songs that were accompanied by the choir singing, such as “Didn’t My Lord Deliver to Daniel,” “God in My Mind” and “Omnisterra.”
Spring sports preview: Baseball, softball, golf and track set for busy season
By Declan O’Malley
Queen Mother: A tribute to the music of Queen
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
Youth Sailing Lessons from Sail Orcas
For the past 25 years, Orcas youth ages 8–15 have been introduced to the sport of sailing through this popular program. The program focuses on teaching sailing skills in a safe, fun environment. With a variety of boats including Optimist Prams, Bics, Lasers, and V-15s, the program can accommodate beginners and experienced sailors anxious to expand their skills. The venue is the protected waters of West Sound on Orcas Island — a great place for kids because there is little boat traffic and the wa
This March, ‘spring’ into a new role — Multiple County advisory board and committee seats open
Submitted by San Juan County.
Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition
By Annika Hauer
Thank you for making Soda Shop Sock Hop a success | Letter
Orcas Center held Soda Shop Sock Hop fundraising events before the last two Saturday performances of Grease, which would not have been possible without the donation of time and food from the Lower Tavern. Thank you to Katie O’Rourke and her team for cooking and cleaning and doing it all with a smile.
‘Story Night’ is back
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
Orcas Island Market receives 2026 IGA USA Centennial Retailer of the Year award
By Darrell Kirk
Orcas Island’s Music Advocacy Group invites all to the March 29 concert
Did you know that 292 students participate in music programs at Orcas Island public schools?
Earth Day Orcas – Join in the fourth annual celebration
Submitted by Eye of the Whale Arts.
SJC requests qualifications from consultants for Human Services Transportation Plan update
Submitted by San Juan County.
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