Hybrid-electric conversion of ferries delayed until after the FIFA World Cup in 2026
By Juan Jocom
SJC sheriff’s log
Island athletes brave elements in first track meet of the season
By Darrell Kirk
Trump protest this weekend
Join fellow community members on the sidewalk in Eastsound where Main Street and North Beach Road intersect on Sunday, March…
Call for artists at Orcas Center
Submitted by the Orcas Center.
Former Orcas Islander places fourth in the Leukemia firefighter stair climb
The Billings Fire Department placed 12th out of 226 Fire Department Teams from across the United States and a few…
County float in Eastsound remains closed for 2025 season
Submitted by San Juan County.
San Juan Island local publishes new short story collection
RA Cook, a local resident of the San Juan Islands, author of “Calvin Splinter &His Splendid Splinter Ideas” and “Giganta,…
I was in grade school during WW II, a teenager during Korea and a young adult serving my country in… There was a time when local sources were the only sources of news when all towns were what today we…A country turns from its allies | Letters
Local news sources are more valuable than ever | Letters
Talk with Dr. Russell Jeung
Join the community on Tuesday, March 25, at 5 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall for an engaging talk on…
San Juan County Fair call for vendors and entertainment
Submitted by San Juan County.
Orcas Fire and Rescue hires new chief
by Ben Luna
Orcas Shelter rescues pregnant dog from California
Submitted by the Orcas Animal Shelter.
- Public health hot topic: Measles outbreaks
- County Council travels to Lopez Island for March 25 meeting
- 2025 Comp Plan update: Climate element and draft official map amendments available for review
- San Juan County point-in-time unhoused count results
- Douglas/Bailer Hill Road Improvements Project on SJI kicks off this April
- Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns | San Juan County’s vaccination rates leave the community vulnerable
Orcas Island High School spring sports
By Declan O’Malley
Orcas Wrestlers play in State Tournament in Tacoma Dome
Submitted by the Orcas Island Wrestling Club.
Vikings basketball teams finish up postseason play
by Declan O’Malley
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