During the meeting, OPALCO Board President Vince Dauciunas talked about the uncertain future of the co-op’s power supply and ...

President Donald Trump’s executive orders and funding freezes continue to impact the islands through various departments and ...

To ensure an informed electorate, and in accordance with state law, every district that places a measure on a ballot is ...

It has been a long four years away, and we are delighted to announce the return of our Flagship Community Leadership ...

All are welcome on Wednesday, May 21, at Orcas Center at 10 a.m. when the Orcas Garden Club welcomes Margaret Payne to ...

The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center is excited to announce the next community art show: “Orcas Retrospectives with ...

The San Juan County Planning Commission will review the draft Comprehensive Plan at their May 16 meeting. The meeting agenda ...

There will be a community potluck at the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is invited.

The Washington State Legislature adopted a capital budget on Sunday, April 27, that includes $3M of Local Community Project funds for site work at the Pea Patch Community Campus and $2M from the ...

The Washington State Department of Commerce and Thurston County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council, are launching a free four-week ...

Twelve community members (11 from Orcas and one from San Juan) have just completed the 2025 Orcas Island Fire & Rescue EMT Academy! After three months, including weekday and weekend training, the ...

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