Dave Kosiur is the artist of the month at the library
Submitted by Andrea Cohen.
‘Spooky Love’ karaoke party
Sail Orcas, a local nonprofit whose mission is to make sailing accessible to the community, will host “Spooky Love,” a…
Jennifer Swanson announces County Council candidacy
Jennifer Swanson is excited to announce her candidacy for the San Juan County Council, District 3. A longtime resident of…
San Juan County publishes guide for reviewing OPALCO’s proposed solar project on Decatur Island
Submitted by San Juan County.
Orcas Island Community Foundation announces open application period for spring GiveOrcas grants
Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation.
Orcas Community Resource Center to host ‘Financial Disaster Recovery’ seminar
Submitted by the Orcas Community Resource Center Communications Team.
The Town of Friday Harbor approved an important proposal from the Port of Friday Harbor last week for a Marina… OPALCO’s posting on Jan. 20, 2026, of the December 2025 Member Survey ‘Materials’ Results” is a building Materials list. “Materials”…Renewable energy done right: Powering our future without sacrificing our lands | Letter
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Noxious weeds — Does winter mean ‘time for a break’ or is it an opportunity?
Submitted by San Juan County.
Earn your Washington State Boater Card in Friday Harbor
Submitted by America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands.
- Ditch the screen and connect to birds, to nature, and with each other this February
- Martin Lund celebrates 80th birthday in New Orleans
- Speed puzzling at the library
- Orcas Senior Center happenings
- Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional power security
- Orcas Community Resource Center closes on building purchase, strengthening future on Orcas
A strayed stroller and a tipped truck | SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
OPALCO holds virtual community town hall
Submitted by the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative.
- County Council continues discussing levy lid lift to maintain services at upcoming Feb. 10 meeting
- San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Lopez Island on Feb. 11
- Historic ground turning marks new era for Orcas Island’s Pea Patch Community Campus | Children, community leaders celebrate milestone moment that will transform housing and food security for generations
- Assessor’s Office supports HB 1004 to reduce small-business tax burden and urges local participation
- Larsen supports impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem
- Senate bill addresses grocery closures in food deserts
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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Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional power security
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Orcas Community Resource Center closes on building purchase, strengthening future on Orcas
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A strayed stroller and a tipped truck | SJC sheriff’s log
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San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Lopez Island on Feb. 11
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Orcas Senior Center happenings
