About Orcas360
Orcas360 is a community dashboard for Orcas Island residents and visitors. It brings together essential island information in one convenient place:
- Ferry Schedules & Alerts — Real-time Washington State Ferries information for the Anacortes–San Juan Islands route
- Weather Forecasts — 7-day forecast specific to the Eastsound area of Orcas Island
- Community News — Local news and updates relevant to island life
- Government Issues — San Juan County government matters, upcoming meetings, and local decisions
- Community Resources — Emergency contacts, utilities, healthcare, and other essential services
Data Sources
- Ferry data: Washington State DOT Ferries Division
- Weather data: Open-Meteo API (free, open-source weather API)
Orcas360 is an independent community project and is not affiliated with any government agency, Washington State Ferries, or San Juan County. Information is provided for convenience and may not always be real-time. Always verify critical information (especially ferry schedules and emergency services) through official channels.