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The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
Local news from the Journal of the San Juans, Islands' Sounder and Islands' Weekly community newspapers in San Juan County, Washington. Headlines from San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Island plus county-wide stories. Every episode will contain highlights from the popular Sheriff's log as well. Recorded weekly by Caleb Summers
Episodes
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - November 4, 2026
Headlines from the week of November 4, 2026 - Gather with those who share a love of reading - Affordable Housing coordinator, nonprofit partners, County…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 28, 2026
Headlines from the week of October 28, 2026 - From Orcas to the Florida campaign trail - County moves forward with belonging, equity, inclusion efforts - SJC…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 21, 2026
Headlines from the week of October 21, 2026 - Orcas artist featured in California exhibit - Youth soccer teams bring the game home - Krebs faces unexpected…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 14, 2026
Headlines from the week of October 14, 2026 - Orcas company launches software to revolutionize the working lives of special education teams - Grieving whale…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 7, 2026
Headlines from the week of October 7, 2026 - Major WSF shortage strands islanders - If the shoe fits - Annual drive matches kids with footwear for the year -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - September 30, 2026
Headlines from the week of September 30, 2026 - Mt Constitution volunteers recognized with state award - Vikings win momentum - Grant-funded beach makeover for…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 19, 2026
Headlines from the week of August 19, 2026 - Airhawks: 30 years of turning Orcas teens into pilots - Dr Simpson-Manske starts house-call medical practice -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 12, 2026
Headlines from the week of August 12, 2026 - Orcas Islander Jesus Cora wins long-fought deportation case - Three women detained by DHS will not return to the…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 5, 2026
Headlines from the week of August 5, 2026 - Records, requests and rejections: Sheriffs log update - OICMF founder and Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann to…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 29, 2026
Headlines from the week of July 29, 2026 - Sea Plane makes emergency landing off Sucia Island - Bredahl sentenced for firearm possession and assault -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 15, 2026
Headlines from the week of July 15, 2026 - Sheriff’s log pulled from local newspapers - Op-Ed: Keeping Sheriff’s Log from the public is a mistake - Three San…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 8, 2026
Headlines from the week of July 8, 2026 - Mother-daughter duo release romance set on Orcas Island - County Council member Paulsen on budget debate…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 1, 2026
Headlines from the week of July 1, 2026 - Dr Simpson-Manske speaks at heated public meeting - County and Port of Friday Harbor consider plan for all-electric…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - June 24, 2026
Headlines from the week of June 24, 2026 - Eastsound Village Green could close amid budget cuts - Pride 2026 on San Juan Island - Newborn orca spotted - Lopez…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - June 17, 2026
Headlines from the week of June 17, 2026 - Graduates: Live the life you imagine - Dad of four, Clint McCune’s greatest song is the life he’s built - San Juan…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - June 10, 2026
Headlines from the week of June 10, 2026 - Students bring back Orcas High School Culture Travel Club - Congratulations class of 2026! - June is Pride Month…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - June 3, 2026
Headlines from the week of June 3, 2026 - Salmonberry earns ethics award at State Championship - State cuts, soaring insurance and a rejected levy leave County…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - May 27, 2026
Headlines from the week of May 27, 2026 - From soccer to baby ballet, OIHS graduating seniors complete their final projects - Myth busted: SJI recycling -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - May 20, 2026
Headlines from the week of May 20, 2026 - Orcas Fire graduates largest class in department history - San Juan County joins a statewide push to stop wildlife…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - May 13, 2026
Headlines from the week of May 13, 2026 - ‘All we need is love’: Pastor Scott Harris returns to Orcas - Two Orcas residents killed in car accident - Gathering…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - May 6, 2026
Headlines from the week of May 6, 2026 - Hard choices ahead as SJC levy fails - Blending an ancient and modern perspective on motherhood - Lopez clinic…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - April 29, 2026
Headlines from the week of April 29, 2026 - A lifetime in the making: Lopez boat-builder - Ensminger resigns from Orcas Island Elementary - Time to unplug…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - April 22, 2026
Headlines from the week of April 22, 2026 - Orcas Center debuts original spring production ‘Indivisible’ - OIFR responds to three calls at once: medical aid…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - April 8, 2026
Headlines from the week of April 8, 2026 - Kulper launches Uber business on Orcas - A legacy in every note - Strings director Pamela Wright to retire - Can…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - April 1, 2026
Headlines from the week of April 1, 2026 - Middle School b-ball shows growth, grit - Conservation donor fills funding gap - Cancer patients fly free with the…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - March 18, 2026
Headlines from the week of March 18, 2026 - Wright among four college journalists selected for Seattle Times ‘Best of the Pacific Northwest’ - Citizens ask…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - March 11, 2026
Headlines from the week of March 11, 2026 - Orcas High School chess team wins 2B state championship again - Exploring a world far away from home - Mosquito…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - March 4, 2026
Headlines from the week of March 4, 2026 - OIFR responds to fully involved structure fire - Girls basketball caps memorable season with state tournament -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - February 25, 2026
Headlines from the week of February 25, 2026 - Landlines are back for the kids of SJI - Sheriff Eric Peter not seeking re-election - Red foxes on San Juan test…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - February 11, 2026
Headlines from the week of February 11, 2026 - A perfect match from the start - Valentine’s profile with Carey and Christina - The Obregons - love, family, and…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - January 28, 2026
Headlines from the week of January 28, 2026 - Exchange starts multiyear effort to bring composting to Orcas - Orcas turns out for Jan 20 march - First baby of…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - January 14, 2026
Headlines from the week of January 14, 2026 - Local food heroes: David and Geri Turnoy - Locals voice concern over Venezuela - Lopez couple charged with land…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - January 7, 2026
Headlines from the week of January 7, 2026 - Update on Con’s - call for proposals - Islanders brace for decade of ferry uncertainty with aging vessels despite…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - December 31, 2025
Headlines from the week of December 31, 2025 - First gray whales return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines - Juvenile Court - supporting island youth -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - December 24, 2025
Headlines from the week of December 24, 2025 - Two families to steward Orcas hotel into next chapter - Two bodies found in San Juan County waters - 250 pieces…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - December 17, 2025
Headlines from the week of December 17, 2025 - Orcas athletes excel at Iron Wood Throwers Camp - First baby in K Pod since 2022 - Volleyball season closes -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - December 10, 2025
Headlines from the week of December 10, 2025 - Vikings win state honors for sportsmanship and more - Avian Influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds - Lopez…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - December 3, 2025
Headlines from the week of December 3, 2025 - Orcas brings home back-to-back state championships - Friday Harbor man convicted of rape charges after mistrial -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - November 26, 2025
Headlines from the week of November 26, 2025 - A passion for coconut water leads to season sponsorship - Town officially dedicates Alhadeff Park - Washington…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - November 19, 2025
Headlines from the week of November 19, 2025 - Soccer continues its journey to state - Food co-op transitions to co-management as longtime GM Learner Limbach…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - November 12, 2025
Headlines from the week of November 12, 2025 - FH Mayor Jackson exonerated from animal abuse charges - Vikings advance to state - Island leaders unite across…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - November 5, 2025
Headlines from the week of November 5, 2025 - Vikings boys soccer is undefeated - Household pesticides found in Orcas wildlife - FH man detained by ICE has…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 29, 2025
Headlines from the week of October 29, 2025 - Library asks voters to approve levy lift - Orcas Middle School girls volleyball team ends an undefeated season -…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 22, 2025
Headlines from the week of October 22, 2025 - Likewise health insurance leaves San Juan County - Filmmaking duo highlights unsung heroes - plus excerpts from…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 15, 2025
Headlines from the week of October 15, 2025 - Ikeda released from Israeli custody - Vikings staying strong - Wolverines shine across sports - Land Bank…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 8, 2025
Headlines from the week of October 8, 2025 - Jas Ikeda aboard vessel intercepted by Israeli forces - Garson wins $50,000 Teaching Excellence award - Connection…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - October 1, 2025
Headlines from the week of October 1, 2025 - Building diplomacy with Canadian neighbors - Mayor’s dog not returned after animal cruelty charges - Strong start…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - September 24, 2025
FALL SPORTS EDITION!! Headlines from the week of September 24, 2025 - Soccer, volleyball and cross-country in full swing - Friday Harbor High kicks off fall…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - September 17, 2025
Headlines from the week of September 17, 2025 - Imagine Music and Arts Festival - White-nose syndrome suspected in bats at San Juan Island National Historical…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - September 3, 2025
Headlines from the week of September 3, 2025 - KIXP Radio brings community voice and emergency alerts - Council takes steps to bring Home Trust’s Argyle…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 27, 2025
Headlines from the week of August 27, 2025 - Kayakers from Orcas rescued by Canadian police - Mayor of Friday Harbor charged with animal cruelty - Trial period…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 20, 2025
Headlines from the week of August 20, 2025 - New guardians of the gateway - 4-H members finds her calling through feathered friends - Fair fun - Fire on Center…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 13, 2025
Headlines from the week of August 13, 2025 - San Juan Island man detained by ICE accused of sexual exploitation of a minor - Baby born on ferry celebrates…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - August 6, 2025
Headlines from the week of August 6, 2025 - Wildfire season in the San Juans - Islanders experience a tsunami warning - A new dawn for Wolf Hollow - plus…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 30, 2025
Headlines from the week of July 30, 2025 - Peach Pit, a gathering place for youth, opens in Eastsound - US Marshall arrests suspect in FH - In review: County’s…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 23, 2025
Headlines from the week of July 23, 2025 - Gov. Bob Fergusnon visits Orcas to talk about ferries - LWV notes on local meetings - San Juan County responds to…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 9, 2025
Headlines from the week of July 9, 2025 - County investment in affordable housing on Orcas is coming to fruition - Updated County Fairgrounds ready to welcome…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - July 2, 2025
Headlines from the week of July 2, 2025 - Orcas Island resident detained by Coast Guard, Border Patrol - Spring Street International School saved - The…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - June 25, 2025
Headlines from the week of June 25, 2025 - Islanders rally for democracy - Historic meeting between Lummi and Haida - Friday Harbor’s Jon Smith named Northwest…
- The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington
The Island Digest - June 18, 2025
Headlines from the week of June 18, 2025 - It takes an island - Class of 2025 graduates from OIHS - Voices for democracy - Lopez track team celebrates…