The Journal of the San Juan Islands

The recent county proposal to eliminate the Environmental Stewardship Department would undermine its commitment to our islands’ environment. The beauty and health of our environment…

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Top News

County and Port of Friday Harbor consider plan for all-electric interisland ferries

SJICF appoints Victoria Compton as Chief Development Officer

Friday Harbor team dominates ‘Race 2 Alaska’

Hope, love and healing in ‘Talley’s Folly’

Center for Whale Research celebrates new L Pod calf during its 50th Anniversary year

Pride on San Juan Island

The humbling nature of fatherhood

San Juan County Council proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day

Unforgotten son: Jimmy Pickett, artist and pioneer

How summer programs shape island youth

Celebrating 100 years of music with Shades of Bublé

Top Sports

Friday Harbor players make All League

More Stories

SJC sheriff’s log

Licensing and Recording Office closure

Pig War Picnic Silent Auction promises exceptional experiences and great finds

Civics trivia

Budget cut discussions include the Environmental Stewardship Department

County to test vote-counting equipment in July

Civics trivia

Council meeting live-streaming issues

‘Baroque in transition: The Treble Viol’

LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Letters to the Editor

“Green” programs must not be eliminated

Council should sell Shaw’s residential property and return the million dollars to the County’s account

Another hike in property tax is looming | Letter

Wildlife ordinance will not infringe on property rights

Wildlife ordinance infringes on property rights | Letter

Life

Join local bird advocate Ross Lockwood at the Sculpture Park

Spring Street International School celebrates three graduates

Communitywide climate survey extended through June 19

Music at the American Camp Parade Grounds

Jon Howe, Thor Hanson, Shannon Page and Michael Byrne at Griffin Bay Bookstore

Sports

Friday Harbor gives strong performance at State Track and Field Championships in Yakima

Tennis doubles team made it to state

Friday Harbor golf brings home two medals at state championship

Friday Harbor softball advances to State; baseball season comes to an end

Friday Harbor softball team heads to State

Obituaries

Connie Erickson Redling | Passages

Colleen Ferrin James | Passages

Celebration of Life for Charlie Bodenstab

Donna Theresa Clement-Grenner-Brockway

William Waldron Ray (Bill) | Passages

More News

New library building updates

Hospital District #1 regular meeting scheduled for June 24

San Juan County’s budget cuts forces hard choices

School board meeting June 24

Signs on light poles subject to $125 fine per posting per day

LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

San Juan County leaders endorse Rick Larsen

County Council discusses budget priorities and planning for 2027 budget amidst funding challenges

Town Hall and facilities closed Friday, June 19

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