Island News
Orcas Senior Center April highlights
Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.
Hearing examiner rejects permit that allowed a major expansion of a Whatcom County liquefied petroleum gas terminal
Submitted by Earthjustice.
Health Care Authority moves to single source for incontinence supplies | Businesses worry about closing, patient care
By Annika Hauer
Orcas Wrestling’s ‘Fierce Five’ wraps up the club’s 16th season
Submitted by the Orcas Wrestling Club.
Decades of data tell a complex story at Indian Island
By Darrell Kirk
Salmonberry students explore world religions in Seattle
In early March, Salmonberry Community School students returned to Seattle for a learning adventure that these 15 9- to 12-year-old students will never forget. Every three years, this classroom centers its studies on a yearlong thematic exploration of world cultures and world religions. After being immersed in the geography, history, religion and culture of regions as diverse as the Himalayas and the Middle East, these students got to experience several sacred sites in person.
Spring season in full swing for Vikings
Submitted by Amy Carlson and The Booster Team.
County to test vote-counting equipment in April
Submitted by San Juan County.
Orcas Middle School Vikings show growth and grit
Submitted by team mom Alicia Wigfield.
Clark Well update raises more questions than answers | Column
By Cory Harrington
Garth McCardle, public defender of San Juan County
By Darrell Kirk
A place called Happy Cat | Inclusion for all members of the community
By Darrell Kirk
San Juan County Health & Community Services publishes its 2025 Impact Report
Submitted by San Juan County.
In loving memory of Hutch ak whilton — Richard Solomon
By Darrell Kirk
Orcas Island Community Church announces new name and permanent commitment to Neighbor to Neighbor Shelter | Letter
Orcas Island Community Church is pleased to share exciting news with the Orcas Island community. The Orcas Outreach Ministry Team, which has faithfully hosted the Severe Weather Shelter, will officially transition the shelter’s name to the Neighbor to Neighbor Shelter (N2NS) beginning with the November 2026 shelter season. This new name reflects the heart of the ministry, neighbors caring for neighbors, and our continued commitment to serving individuals in need with dignity, compassion, and res
Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim movement | Letter
Read with wonder the latest item concerning yet another resource expansion with the Mosquito fleet.
Pick up the book ‘Tilt’ and be a part of All Islands Read on April 11
Submitted by the Orcas Public Library.
Densmore’s work featured at the library
Submitted by the Orcas Public Library.
House OKs regulations on license plate cameras
By Cassie Diamond
Lions host their Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Orcas Island Lions Club continues its long tradition of the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, to be held this year on Saturday, April 4, at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. The hunt will begin at 10 a.m. sharp. There will be a face-painting station for kids, and the Easter Bunny will make a personal appearance! Event parking prepaid by the Lions Club, no Discovery Pass needed. Mark your calendars and plan to join the fun!
Rick Schmitt | Passages
July 8, 1953 – February 3, 2026
OICF supports new program bridging Indigenous and islander communities
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.
Orcas Christian students serve, connect in Hilo during spring mission trip
Students from Orcas Christian School are turning a spring trip into an opportunity to serve, connect and grow during their recent visit to Hilo, Hawaii.
Luck o’ the Irish
The clouds parted, and the rain stopped at noon. The Luck of the Irish prevailed, so the 50-or-so parade participants were able to walk, ride, dance and sing their way up Prune Alley and down Main Street for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17.