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
146 episodes
The Island Digest - April 23, 2025
Headlines from the week of April 23, 2025 - Soroptomist award 11 island women - SeaDoc’s ‘Salish Sea Wild’ earns EMMY nomination - Wren’s Berries and Native Plants is honoring the natu...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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17:41
The Island Digest - April 16, 2025
Headlines from the week of April 16, 2025 - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ballet to open - Orcas Chamber shifting gears for July 4th - Newest J Pod calf, the fourth Southern Residen...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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17:35
The Island Digest - April 9, 2025
Headlines from the week of April 9, 2025 - First annual Trans Visibility gathering draws a crowd - Tipping his cap to passersby - Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands Off...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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24:36
The Island Digest - April 2, 2025
Headlines from the week of April 2, 2025 - Funhouse celebrates 25 years of nurturing island kids - Lightning strikes the San Juans - Wolverines’ and Vikings’ golf teams go head to head...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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18:24
The Island Digest - March 26, 2025
Headlines from the week of March 26, 2025 - Orcas Fire hires new chief; more staffing news - The Whale Museum welcomes new executive director - Raccoons: Crafty night burglars&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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18:57
The Island Digest - March 19, 2025
Headlines from the week of March 19, 2025 - Orcas Shelter rescues pregnant dog from California - Hospital district seeking levy increase on April ballot - Islanders become ‘indivisible...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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18:19
The Island Digest - March 12, 2025
Headlines from the week of March 12, 2025 - Orcas Island High School wins state chess competition - Orcas Wrestlers play in State Tournament in Tacoma Dome - Protect Our Parks national...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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17:56
The Island Digest - February 26, 2025
Headlines from the week of February 26, 2025 - Amazon cuts UPS out of delivery on San Juan Island - Armed Coast Guard performs routine ferry ride along - Holly B’s Bakery rolling pin p...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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24:11
The Island Digest - February 19, 2025
Headlines from the week of February 19, 2025 - Legal actions targets Feds delay on Endangered Species Act protections for Alaska Chinook - Joe Stephens reaches 1,000 point goal in HS career &...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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16:10
The Island Digest - February 12, 2025
Headlines from the week of February 12, 2025 - County Fair receives backlash over AI poster - Thespians recognized at state level - I got you, babe - Valentine’s Day interview with the...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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21:14
The Island Digest - February 5, 2025
Headlines from the week of February 5, 2025 - A love that keeps getting sweeter - Valentine’s Day interview with Bridget Meyer and Collen Newberry - The Martins’ love story - First Isl...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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19:49
The Island Digest - January 29, 2025
Headlines from the week of January 29, 2025 - Businesses come together at job fair - County crime coverage - Washington state takes the lead on blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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19:15
The Island Digest - January 22, 2025
Headlines from the week of January 22, 2025 - Chess Champs - Orcas Chess Club is off to state finals in February - Community Treasures reopens as Treasure Chest - Friday Harbor swimmer...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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18:19
The Island Digest - January 15, 2025
Headlines from the week of January 15, 2025 - Washington state makes history: First in the world to permanently ban commercial net pens - Friday Harbor Minecraft Club brings kids online gaming to life for...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:28
The Island Digest - January 8, 2025
Headlines from the week of January 8, 2025 - Washington State Ferries cracking down on pet policy - San Juan County swears in new elected officials - Nail-biter Wins for Lobos Basketba...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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19:47
The Island Digest - December 25, 2024
Headlines from the week of December 18, 2024 - Island kids and seniors share in the joy of community - SWISH girls’ team finishes season undefeated - Help name Kwiaht’s snakes
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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17:56
The Island Digest - December 18, 2024
Headlines from the week of December 18, 2024 - Orcas Preschoolers are first participants in WSU study on outdoor time, childhood obesity and stress - Friends take Mullis Center seniors for a swim with sal...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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18:52
The Island Digest - December 11, 2024
Headlines from the week of December 11, 2024 - New Rosario Resort owners announce sweeping plans for 2025 - Vikings gear up for 2B challenge in new b-ball season - Vessel sinks at Ship...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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22:27
The Island Digest - December 4, 2024
Headlines from the week of December 4, 2024 - Orcas Vikings win soccer state championship; Lopez Lobos earn second place - SJC celebrates completion of Lopez Skate Park and calls for inaugural skaters...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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13:24
The Island Digest - November 27, 2024
Headlines from the week of November 27, 2024 - The pesticide footprint - Immigration: the nuts and bolts of a complex issue - County recognizes Native American Heritage Month with proc...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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19:39
The Island Digest - November 20, 2024
Headlines from the week of November 20, 2024 - Vikings soccer poised for final four match at state - Elementary school holds its first annual Fun Run - Legion sues Town of Friday Harbo...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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16:57
The Island Digest - November 13, 2024
Headlines from the week of November 13, 2024 - Orcas Vikings, Lopez Lobos, and Friday Harbor Wolverines all head to state soccer tournament - Preparing for the Trump era - McVeigh, Pau...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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25:46
The Island Digest - November 6, 2024
Headlines from the week of November 6, 2024 - New OICF director on ‘discovery tour’ - Viking Joaguin Shanks-Morales named WIAA soccer player of the week - Wolverines head to playoffs
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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21:08