Governor Inslee today announced updated guidance for weddings and funerals as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. Read more...

There is plenty to celebrate this week as the first 10 households moved into April’s Grove! For this and back to school information, Read more...

Are you a SJC resident who has fallen behind on rent as of 03/01/20? If so, you may be eligible for assistance. Apply online here or call 360-734-5121 ext 308. Translation services are available upon request.

A weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the newsletter here.

Please visit funhousecommons.org to donate. All donors that give $25 or more during this time will be entered into our Local Restaurant Raffle. Help us support Orcas Island youth as we pivot to meet the changing needs of the time! Read more...

Flash Sale! Take 25% Off Lavender Essential Oil & Lavender Hydrosol - Use Code LAVENDER25 at Check-Out. Ends tonight at midnight. Read more...

To Go Dinner, Friday, September 25, 5 to 7 pm. Cost is $12.00. Lasagna, salad, French bread and 2 cookies for dessert. Call and leave a message at 360-376-4987 to order and pick up time. Someone will return your call.

For text order: 360-317-6010. Cash/Checks or Venmo. 793 Crescent Beach Road.

Saturday, September 26th from 10am-2pm at ORS/The Exchange. Most types of hazardous waste are accepted with a few exclusions: Oil-based paint will be accepted; Latex paint will be accepted—but there is a recycling fee; No used signal flares, fireworks, ammunition accepted. Read more...

The San Juan County Land Bank is offering a once-a-year opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County. Reserve your plants online September 18 – 27, and pick them up on Saturday, October 3 at locations on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan islands. All plants are produced locally by the Salish Seeds Project. Read more...

Monday, September 28 thru Sunday, October 4 on all Islands. Be an Island Superhero and help clean-up the planet during a safe, week-long GICU event. Orcas participants can pick up kits including grabbers, vests, garbage bags, gloves and instructions, at The Transfer Station beginning Saturday, September 26th. Read more...

Starting Friday, September 25, we will change our hours slightly and be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 pm.

During the month of September, please visit salmonberryschool.org/shop-salmonberry/ to participate in our online Back to School Fundraiser. Any contribution, large or small is greatly appreciated and donations can be made using the fundraiser website link above or by mailing your contribution directly to Salmonberry School P.O. Box 1197 Eastsound, WA 98245. Read more...

Workshops are online as Zoom webinars October 17-30, beginning with Robin Haglund’s keynote presentation on Saturday, October 17 at 9 am on Hummingbird Habitat Gardens. Purchase tickets here. Tickets are $25 for all eight Workshops. Registration deadline is October 14. GardenWorkshop.org Read more...

Leadership San Juan Islands is pleased to announce the new LSJI dates for our 2021 session, which will begin January 8th and run through May 14th, 2021. Three informational open houses will be held virtually for Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island in October. Read more...

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we must announce that Brittney Maruska will be resigning as the Executive Director of the Orcas Island Historical Museums. We will miss her! orcasmuseums.org Read more...

Work is underway at Fowler’s Pond Preserve to repair the existing fencing along Orcas Road. Fowler’s Pond Preserve is closed to public access except by written permission.

Richard is a seasoned forager with a deep enthusiasm for the natural world which is clearly represented in his food – clean, connected food with an emphasis on quality products. Read more about Richard and other news from Rosario here.

Thursday: 5–8 pm, full menu. Monday: 5–8 pm. Pizza is back plus a limited menu. Seahawks Game Days:  12^th man Tailgate take-out. Phone-in orders to 360-376-8059 . Visit doebay.com/cafe/menu.

We are now open Friday and Saturday, 12 pm - 10 pm and Monday, Thursday, and Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Thanks for a great summer and we look forward to seeing you this fall!

Apologies for unexpected closing this week. Back Tuesday 9/22!

We encourage anyone interested in gardening to become a member. Members receive the newsletter, have access to virtual meetings, Garden Club programs, and activities when it is safe for them to resume. Additionally, all new and voluntarily renewing members will have their name entered into a raffle for the months of October, November and December. Read more...

Need a new website or graphic work? We are a local company serving much of the San Juan Islands. Running end of summer specials on design work. Please contact for details. Check out our website at bloomingmindmedia.com.

Our latest website completed was for Orcas Issues at theorcasonian.com. Call 206-914-9368 or email darin@bloomingmindmedia.com.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Orcas Senior Center on Sunday, September 13 for Take-Out with Christina. Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, having reduced air quality from forest fires, and it being a winning Seahawks game, Orcas Senior Center served 120 delicious meals to the community. Read more...

Wednesday-Saturday, 10-2 pm. See "Herstory: Women's Clubs of Orcas Island" exhibit and shop for many items 50% off in the gift shop. 360-376-4849

This show is composed of seven oil paintings which reflect upon our extraordinary times. The show will be up from September 1 thru September 30. Read more...

Support local businesses by purchasing gift cards. Shop Local! Email: OrcasStrong@gmail.com with your information. OrcasStrong Website

Butters took his defeat pretty hard in the 2020 Eastsound Honorary Mayor's race. He had quite a clever slogan: "Vote Butters and anything is paw-sible!"

Blast Readers, please send us pictures of your pets. Include a caption, their names and your name. We will feature one each week.