The Journal of the San Juan Islands

On May 6, 2026, the San Juan County Hearing Examiner issued a decision that reinforced our state’s mandate for meaningful environmental review. He issued that…

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Top News

Wolverines weather the storm at Bi-District; Hess and Hollingsworth punch tickets to State

108 days waiting: Demi is looking for a home

Update to proposed deer hunting at Turtleback Mountain and North Shore Preserves

Gathering of the Eagles: Indigenous leaders from around the world to converge on the San Juan Islands

Sunny days ahead at HolliWalk

Wool, community and tradition: Decatur Island’s Annual Gather returns

SBA resources available for rural residents

Islands, nature and motherhood

Celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, May 16

Like boats? The Port has something new

Striving for good in ‘The Man of La Mancha’

Top Sports

Friday Harbor Golf shines at Districts as march to State gains momentum

More Stories

Port and Town hold special meeting

AG Brown files brief urging Supreme Court to stay restrictions on Mifepristone

Civics trivia

Protect your flock: Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

Capital planning: What’s next for County buildings and facilities?

Coming soon: The Master Gardeners’ spring plant sales on San Juan and Orcas islands

LSJI Annual Meeting

Farm transfer 101 webinar supports the future of farming in the San Juan Islands

Contra at the Grange May 16

Washington state offering rebate program for e-bikes

Letters to the Editor

A victory for meaningful environmental review in San Juan County

SJIMA leadership transition | Letter

Tim Eyman and the 1% property tax cap | Letter

The levy: An opportunity to bridge communication | Letter

County faces complex issues | Letter

Life

Lee announces candidacy for County auditor

Henderson announces re-election campaign

Civics trivia

San Juan Island Grange donates $1,000 to Farmers Market Fresh Bucks program

Celebrating the 20th Annual Spelling Bee

Sports

Friday Harbor sports roundup: April 16-30

Orcas sweeps team titles at 11th Annual Friday Harbor Invitational; FH’s Hollingsworth claims girls crown

Friday Harbor Golfers Shine in First 18-Hole Match of the Season Against Lopez

Friday Harbor sports roundup: Baseball, softball, track teams compete

Five reasons you should join US Masters Swimming at The Rec

Obituaries

Irene H. Hancock | Passages

Robert Leroy “Bob” Wingate | Passages

Sheila Harley | Passages

Thomas William Barrett | Passages

David Lee Daly | Passages

More News

Auditor seeks writers of arguments against ballot measures

SJC sheriff’s log

Voters reject levy lid lift: County faces hard choices ahead

Don’t touch bats: Tips to prevent rabies exposure

Dept. of Health confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards

Library board meeting May 12

SJC sheriff’s log

Gov. Ferguson, Attorney General Brown seek court order to permit health inspections at Northwest ICE Processing Center

Special Election results

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