Island News
Orcas Island Public Library’s Books on Wheels pilot program
Submitted by the Orcas Public Library.
Earth Day honors — Local hero appreciation | Column
Submitted by Earth Day Orcas.
Incredible show ‘Indivisible’ at Orcas Center | Letter
Wow. I just went and saw “Indivisible” at the Orcas Center today, and I was blown away. It is a wildly creative and powerful show blending dance, animation, giant puppets, spoken word, music, and aerials … I was so impressed with the geyser of originality and creativity on display. Do yourself a favor and buy a ticket to go see it — it is one of the greatest things I have seen on stage ANYWHERE!
Voters reject levy lid lift: County faces hard choices ahead
San Juan County voters delivered a decisive verdict on April 28, rejecting the county’s property tax levy lid lift by nearly 61%: 3,914 votes against, 2,528 in favor. The measure failed on every island except the Waldron and Outer Islands precinct, which backed the levy 61% to 39% on just 41 ballots cast. Orcas led the broader opposition at 65.4% no, followed by San Juan Island at 60.6%, the Outer Islands at 55.9%, Lopez at 55.4% and Shaw at 53.8%.
Urgent weed control measures on Indian Island
By Russel Barsh
OIHS sports update
By Declan O’Malley
Orcas Island School Board tackles construction, funding and classroom accountability
The Orcas Island School District board of directors met April 27, approving a major construction contract, confronting state funding shortfalls and hearing emotional public testimony about classroom instability.
Wandering wallet; travel trickery | SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
2026 Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby winner
The 2026 Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby at Cascade Lake saw an exciting win from one of its youngest participants.
Gov. Ferguson, Attorney General Brown seek court order to permit health inspections at Northwest ICE Processing Center
Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.
Early Childhood Education Initiative launches new website
Submitted by the Early Childhood Education Initiative.
Two Orcas residents die in a car accident in Chelan County
Two Orcas residents died in a car accident off island on May 1.
Don’t touch bats: Tips to prevent rabies exposure
Submitted by San Juan County.