Orcas Center is holding auditions for ages 14 and older for “Puffs,” the Harry Potter spoof, Nov. 20-21, 6 p.m. on Center Stage, with a preliminary read-through on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. on Center Stage.

The Orcas Community Winter Solstice Parade is Saturday, Dec. 21, and November is a good time to get started on your lantern – ...

All are invited to a wonderful evening of musical enjoyment. On Nov. 16, the big band sounds of Orcatrazz will play music from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s for your dancing and listening pleasure. The ...

Orcas Island has always been a haven for creativity, and now our middle school students have a firsthand look at the artistic ...

Long-term care is a range of services and supports for people to help them in their daily lives. It may include things like receiving personal care in your home, home-delivered meals, home ...

The board of Leadership San Juan Islands is recognizing its 20th year by hosting November Alumni Gatherings and announcing Class XVII will begin in late 2025.

Joaquin Shanks-Morales has been named the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association high school soccer player of the week. Shanks-Morales, a junior at Orcas Island High School, beat out ...

Washington state is poised to continue its defense of democracy in the wake of Donald Trump’s win as the 47th President.

San Juan County’s Department of Community Development has opened the 2024 vacation rental certification of compliance process. This compliance process will be open until Dec. 31. Vacation rental ...

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The Economic Development Council invites business owners to a free online EDC Business Lab event titled “Commercial Real Estate Financing” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from noon-1 p.m., led by Tim Northrop, ...

Although it may seem like the Fair just ended, the San Juan County Parks & Fair staff are already hard at work preparing for the 2025 San Juan County Fair! As we look ahead at our hopes for the ...