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
183 episodes
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 Hargro...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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18:25
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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14:33
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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21:05
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&...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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20:55
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 retu...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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12:12
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 - S...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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26:59
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 mult...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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14:45
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 - Westervelt named Northwe...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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17:03
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 State Ferries updates<...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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13:28
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 moves on - Island resident...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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21:57
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 border to strengthen partn...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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18:05
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 criminal charges dropped...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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21:24
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 - No Kings rally brings out...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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15:21
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 Sheriff's Log
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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20:41
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 acquires 225...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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16:47
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 and opportunity fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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19:11
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 for Lobos soccer
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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19:23
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 sports season with energy and high expect...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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29:08
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 Park - Lopez School recei...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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20:45
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 project closer - Building belon...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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24:07
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 for new WSF pet policy
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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10:45
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 Isla...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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17:51
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 first birthday on Samish - Mu...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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22:04