The Journal of the San Juan Islands

Approximately 30 years ago, Dan Mayes and Helen Machin-Smith had a dream — bringing quality theater, particularly Shakespeare, to the island. They turned their backyard…

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Life News

Rental agreement issues in San Juan Island real estate transactions

Kenmore Air’s Otter seaplane in Victoria this past December. Photo courtesy Kenmore Air

Flights to downtown Victoria, B.C. coming May 16

Elizabeth Schaltenbrand, Libby Garcia, Kathryn Clary and Elizabeth Taylor, a few of the nurses who live and work on the islands.

Living life to the fullest with Hospice of the Northwest

PhenQ Reviews (Scam or Legit?) Should You Buy These Diet Pills?

Top News

Furthering a legacy

When oil meets shore: Inside a shoreline assessment workshop on Lopez Island

San Juan County’s shoreline protection plan draws sharp criticism from scientists and conservationists

Suzie Lefever leaves behind a legacy of good health

Ferry reservation modernization project sinks after contract cancellation

When Cattle Point was a garden

Another sunny island Easter

Can swimming, barges and forage fish coexist?

‘Start by Believing’ to make a change

County seeks voter approval for levy lid lift

Friends and Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center partner for family-friendly “Great Nurdle Hunt” at the Great Islands Clean-Up

Top Sports

Five reasons you should join US Masters Swimming at The Rec

More Stories

Leadership San Juan Islands celebrates graduation of recent cohort

OPALCO Annual Member Festival: May 8 at 3 p.m., Lopez Island | Member appreciation event celebrating local power

Island Allies of Indigenous Lifeways supports tribally managed hunting at North Shore Preserve

Spring 2026 Great Islands Clean-Up: Our power, our planet

School Board meeting April 15

Fire Fighter Awards Ceremony celebrates outstanding accomplishments of 2025 and a transformative year

Civics trivia

Master Chorale presents Spring Messiah

EDC and Business Impact NW to host two free workshops on capital readiness for businesses

Chief’s Call to Initiation at Griffin Bay

Letters to the Editor

Passing San Juan County’s levy lid lift is critical to aging well in the islands | Letter

The cost of a ‘no’ vote on the county levy | Letter

Vote yes on the levy lid lift: For all of us | Letter

Yes for levy lid lift | Letter

Vote no on proposed County levy | Letter

Life

Buddy Wakefield headlines Island Verse Guest Author Series

SJICF scholarship applications now open!

Support Island Verse through SJCF Cares campaign

Joy

FOLKS 25th anniversary

Sports

Friday Harbor High School teams shine in busy spring week, March 31-April 3

Friday Harbor golf recap

Friday Harbor golf team opens season with record turnout and rising talent

Wolverines tennis has fresh faces

Softball team thriving under new coach Kelly Ford

Obituaries

Barbara Badgley Buck | Passages

Linda Louise Softing-Gubelman | Passages

Lisa Fyrqvist | Passages

Robert Michael Lowry | Passages

Gerhard Heinz Hoffman | Passages

More News

Swinomish tribe celebrates Seattle City Council’s approval of historic settlement agreement

SJC sheriff’s log

Town and County councils discuss ferries, affordable housing and more at joint meeting

School board meeting on residing bid

Hearing examiner rejects permit that allowed a major expansion of a Whatcom County liquefied petroleum gas terminal

LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Town announces third Poetry Gardens contest

Torched trousers; minor maneuvering motor vehicle | SJC sheriff’s log

Update on proposal for limited deer hunting on Orcas Island

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