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SJC Master Gardeners open 2026 native plant sale for online ordering Jan. 24

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A journey through strings and stories

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

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Grilled Cheese Showdown 2026

Submitted by the Orcas Island Education Foundation.

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San Juan Islands Conservation District offers free biochar kiln workshops to combat wildfire risk and boost soil health |Hands-on training teaches islanders to transform forest debris into valuable soil amendment while reducing fire danger

By Darell Kirk

Artwork by Jessie McConville.

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Jessie McConville’s artwork at the library

The Orcas Library is exhibiting the work of artist Jessie McConville in the month of January. McConville has…

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Play ‘Wingspan’ at the Odd Fellows Hall Jan. 17

Submitted by Woody Ciskowski.

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‘Coffee with Kari’ offers islanders time with Council member Kari McVeigh on San Juan

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Orcas Islanders wanted | County seeks volunteers for Orcas Island-specific committee seats

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Be a changemaker – OPALCO is powered by you

Submitted by the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative.

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Now online: County hosts community meeting on Shaw Island: Future of Public Works road maintenance

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Contributed photo. Geri and David Turnoy at the Orcas Food Bank.

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Food heroes: David and Geri Turnoy

by Asifa Pasin Welch

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AG Brown asks court to enforce order protecting personal SNAP data

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

Darrell Kirk photo. A Washington State Ferry at the Orcas Island dock.

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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

By Darrell Kirk