Legislators call for investigation of UW alum’s death in Israel | Husband calls it repetition of call since day one
By Annika Hauer
Feeling a ‘holiday debt hangover’? Start the year with a clean slate
Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild announces $32K available for FARM Fund Grants; application closes Jan. 25
Submitted by the San Jan Islands Agricultural Guild.
Free Best of the Fest documentary series starts with the Best Overall Feature and Short Films on Jan. 30 and 31
Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.
SAFE San Juans launches support group for survivors of intimate partner sexual violence | Eight-week program begins Feb. 3, organization offers free crisis services countywide
By Darrell Kirk
Larsen calls for Secretary Noem to be fired or resign
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined the New Democrat Coalition in mourning the killing of Alex Pretti…
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session | Senators, representatives discuss budget plans for upcoming term
By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood and Annika Hauer
I recently reread Susan Martin’s editorial ” New barriers to naturalization” (November 26, 2025). She points out the long hard… Thank you for joining us during this year’s Holiday GiveOrcas campaign and showing support for 33 incredible community-driven programs that…Don’t forget Native voters | Letter
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Russell competes in the 2025 Bach Festival International
Thurmond Russell, age 17, competed in the 2025 Bach Festival International in October, earning a silver medal for his age…
EDC and SCORE mentor to offer low-cost workshop on making a one-page business plan
Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
- Soulful sounds of Stephanie Anne Johnson
- Sign in PRO on House Bill to show support for efforts to protect Southern Resident killer whales
- OIFR launches historic fire academy
- Site work to begin at the Pea Patch Community Campus | Ground turning event on Jan. 24
- County now accepting salmon recovery project proposals
- Early-bird registration now open for the 2026 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Council reviews major initiatives and priorities for 2026 at two-day retreat
Submitted by San Juan County.
Fireworks furor; miscellaneous medications and several speeders | SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
- Orcas Food Co-op embraces shared leadership model as founder moves on | Three longtime managers step into co-general manager roles, embodying cooperative spirit through collaborative leadership
- AG Brown asks court to enforce order protecting personal SNAP data
- San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn
- Community gathers for silent vigil in memory of Renee Nicole Good
- OPAL purchases Crosswind Apartments | Another eight rentals affordable for households of moderate and middle incomes
- Choi receives ‘exceptional’ sentence for rape conviction
Lobos win home openers
By Gene Helfman
Orcas wrestlers in Stanwood
Back on Dec. 7, five Orcas wrestlers from the Orcas Island Wrestling Club traveled to Stanwood to compete in another…
Orcas Island boys basketball starts season 3-0 for first time in five years
By Declan O’Malley
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