Islands' Weekly

25/11/2022

Caleb Summers - Narrator reads headlines from this week's editions, including Wolverines and Vikings state soccer coverage, arson trial update and excerpts from the sheriff's log.

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest 11.23.2022 - Nov 23, 2022

14/11/2022

The Hospice of the Northwest team serves people where they are in their journey – physically, emotionally and spiritually: “You make your own decisions about where and how you live.”

As a resident of the San Juan Islands, you know just how special this area is – it’s your home. At Hospice of the Northwest, the staff know just how important your home is to you – they call this area home too. They’re your neighbors and part of your day-to-day community! The team at Hospice...

30/09/2022

This week's Island Digest is out! Hear about the Orcas Island Film Festival, the Lopez Community Land Trust winning a Built Green award, a new study that shows commercial whale-watching is reducing vessel incidents in the vicinity of killer whales, the Vikings taking on the Wolverines plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log. Read by Caleb Summers - Narrator. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-island-digest-9-28-22/id1629992050?i=1000580908342

23/09/2022

This week's podcast is out! Hear about the three memberships for air ambulance coverage, fall sports kick-off, Lopez Village road stormwater improvement and excerpts from the Sheriff's Log — narrated by Caleb Summers - Narrator.

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest 9/21/2022 - Sep 21, 2022

19/08/2022

This week's podcast is out! Hear from Caleb Summers - Narrator about the disappearing pollinators, a sinking vessel, WSF receiving $42.2 million, excerpts from the Sheriff's Log and more. Listen now at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-island-digest-10-8-17-2022/id1629992050?i=1000576363390

12/08/2022

This week's Island Digest read by Caleb Summers - Narrator is out! Hear about the return of the fair, helping families with kindergarten readiness, 100th Birthday Club bash, Glenwood Inn finger-pointing and more: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-island-digest-9-8-10-2022/id1629992050?i=1000575630633

27/07/2022

This week's news podcast is out! Hear about solar power at the fairgrounds, the legacy of Jim Capron, Prune Alley construction progress, island kids at leadership camps, Henline pleading not guilty to arson and more — read by Caleb Summers - Narrator

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest #7 7/27/2022 - Jul 27, 2022

20/07/2022

This week's digest is out! Read about the first orca calf born to K pod since 2011, OPALCO's climate plans, a new number for su***de prevention help and select entries from the sheriff's log — brought to you by Caleb Summers - Narrator

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest #6 7/20/2022 - Jul 20, 2022

14/07/2022

This week's podcast is live! Read about a record number of calls at Peace Health, the Orcas Lions' equipment loan program, Gavin Sol Goodrich's musical journey and excerpts from the sheriff's log — brought to you by Caleb Summers - Narrator.

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest #5 7/13/2022 - Jul 13, 2022

06/07/2022

This week's digest features Friday Harbor's Goodwill Ambassador Will Blackmon, a new program that helps islanders receive rides to addiction treatment facilities on the mainland and what the next few years of the ferry system will look like for us. Read by Caleb Summers - Narrator

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest #4 7/6/2022 - Jul 6, 2022

01/07/2022

This week's Island Digest Podcast is out! Hear about wildlife vet Dr. Joe Gaydos, why turkey vultures are everywhere and bizarre sheriff log calls. Read by the talented Caleb Summers - Narrator.

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest #3 6/29/2022 - Jun 29, 2022

22/06/2022

This week's Island Digest podcast is live! Hear about a former Orcas resident serving in the Ukraine military, the National Historical Park Service's new exhibit, deputies who grew beards to raise money and entries from the sheriff's log, including a tourist who hit a mailbox after admiring deer. Read to you by Caleb Summers - Narrator and brought to you by sponsors Orcas Center and Economic Development Council of San Juan County.

‎Show The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington, Ep The Island Digest #2 6/22/2022 - Jun 22, 2022

16/06/2022

Your local newspapers the Journal of the San Juans, Islands' Sounder and Islands' Weekly have produced the very first Island Digest Podcast, featuring top headlines from this week's editions and highlights from the Sheriff's log. The digest will be narrated each week by Caleb Summers - Narrator.

‎News · 2022

20/09/2021

Accessible, affordable long term care is coming to Washington.

Pay into the WA Cares Fund when you’re working, save when you’re not, and access care when you need it

06/09/2021

Learn how the new fund works, and how it helps us all!

The WA Cares Fund is an affordable, convenient way to help all workers

09/06/2021

Your island newspapers are on the hunt for Father's Day blurbs! Share what you learned from your father or what Father's Day means to you in the comments or email [email protected] and we may use it in our upcoming edition (anonymously).

26/04/2021

Mother's Day is coming soon and your island newspapers are in prep mode.

We're looking for photos and short blurbs about mothers to share with our readers! If you have a photo and/or blurb you want to share about your mom, or mom-figure, send it to [email protected].

We're also looking for local advertisers to share their Mother's Day specials. Email us at the aforementioned email address for Lopez and Orcas or [email protected] for San Juan and we can discuss a great deal for your ad!

23/03/2021

No matter where someone is in Washington, help is here.

If you or someone you love needs help, Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital is just a phone call away

22/03/2021

No matter where you live in Washington, help is at your fingertips.

If you or someone you love needs help, Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital is just a phone call away

04/02/2021

What does love mean to you? Share your feelings on love with us in the comments and we'll publish the best ones (anonymously)! Or email [email protected].

03/12/2020

We're starting to work on our annual Wedding Guide and would love to hear some testimonials. If you (or someone you know) were married in a (safe and healthy) ceremony in the San Juans this past year, email [email protected].

16/11/2020

It's been a strange year, but many of us still have things we're thankful for. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Leave a comment below or email [email protected].

12/10/2020

In the 1920s it was your power company, not a retail store, that sold and serviced household appliances. That’s where Wayne Judd and Don Black met, nearly 100 years ago.

They brought the first refrigerator to Snohomish county, continue to stay on tech’s cutting edge

14/08/2020

So the fair is half over and we've yet to receive any nominations! Send us the name of your fav island business so they can win a great prize!

08/06/2020

‘The grant has allowed us to do more advertising to pick up our business, and explore new advertising options we hadn’t tried before.’

Sound Publishing launches $1 million Local Business Marketing Grant Program

27/03/2020

While we continue to work around the clock to cover the COVID-19 crisis in both our online and print editions, our ad revenue has dropped substantially due to local business closures and event cancellations. Help us continue to provide quality journalism to our community by taking out an ad, buying a subscription, or donating. Email [email protected].

Never before have so many readers thanked us for providing critical information to the community as they have in the past three weeks.

10/03/2020

Attention business owners of the San Juans: Have you noticed a reduction in customer attendance due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak? If so, and you'd like to share your story, email [email protected].

09/03/2020

Join San Juan County for a live stream update on the status of COVID-19 and the county’s response at 3 p.m. today (March 9).

14/01/2020

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... a couple weeks after the fact. Share your snow pics and we'll share with readers! Comment below or send to [email protected] or [email protected].

10/12/2019

2020 is just around the corner and your island newspapers are wondering what your New Year's resolutions are. We'll publish responses in an upcoming edition!
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