The Island Digest - News from San Juan County, Washington

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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

  1. 5D AGO

    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 community     - An undeniable love     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    21 min

  2. JAN 28

    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 year: Callahan Hargrove     - Islanders walk out with noise     - SAFE San Juans launches support group for survivors of intimate partner violence     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    18 min

  3. JAN 16

    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 use violations     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    15 min

  4. JAN 8

    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 billion-dollar investment     - Natural history essay for January 2026 - Iridescent dancers     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    21 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    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     - Lobos win at home     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    21 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    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 of stolen mail to be returned     - Council passes budget but prepares for ongoing financial discussions     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    12 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    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     - SJC’s 32-hour work week pilot project brings fiscal savings and workforce gains     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    27 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    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 athletes earn multiple All-League honors     - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

    15 min
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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

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