For the last three years, we have had the honor of hosting a Native American Canoe Journey on Orcas, and we have this special opportunity again this year. There will be a welcoming ceremony when ...

San Juan Safaris is providing seven-day-a-week, twice daily passenger-only transportation service to Friday Harbor, Orcas, Lopez and Anacortes. Starting April 25, they will be utilizing an updated ...

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Island Life on Orcas is presenting a Film Festival of Shorts at Sea View Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $12.

San Juan County Sheriff’s is looking for any information on the whereabouts of the missing Lopez community member. One of our detectives is working this case and has sent out a law enforcement ...

2024 was a year of significant change and growth for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. Personnel resignations and new hirings reshaped the department. Financial procedures for payments and reporting were ...

Discover the joy of drumming with the Spirit of Drumming Group on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. This beginner-friendly group focuses on ...

The “wealth tax” that the House and Senate are attempting to pass would allow Washington state to tax stocks, bonds and other ...

In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Attorney General’s Office today announced the launch of a new reporting tool for survivors of sexual assault.

Primula refers to Shooting Stars being among the “very first” spring flowers. Pauciflora is derived from the Latin paucus, ...

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Families and young anglers, get ready for a day of outdoor fun and community spirit as the Annual Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing ...