The Journal of the San Juan Islands

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Top News

Sculpture Park bird walk with Tyler Davis

‘Nothing in the Way of Beauty’ demonstrates art lifting humanity

Election 2026County Council Candidate Profiles

More than softball

Rotary car show is sweeter this year

New study: Largest-ever dataset of elemental concentrations in killer whales

Finding home: In search of island roots

Six-year-old dies in Bellingham driftwood accident

Festivals, farmers’ markets and scavenger hunts

Friends of the San Juans presents ‘The Song of the Orca: An Evening of Art, Music, and Community to Benefit Southern Resident Killer Whales’

Wildland fire scorches Lopez Island cliffside, multi-agency response prevents damage to homes

Top Sports

Friday Harbor players make All League

More Stories

County Council travels to Shaw Island for upcoming Aug. 4 meeting

Longtime local launches new book

Bredahl sentenced for firearm possession and assault

Civics trivia

Substance use: Shifting from punishment to treatment

School board regular meeting scheduled for July 29

San Juan Island coffee shop ditches plastic cups

LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

SHCPHD1 statement regarding plane incident on Shallow Bay near Sucia Island

New federal housing law takes effect, bringing new tools — and open questions — to San Juan County

Letters to the Editor

Katherine Bryant Ingman — Future‑focused, funding‑savvy, consensus‑driven | Letter

Every San Juan County voter has a say in the District 3 Council race

Supporting the Department of Environmental Stewardship | Letter

Support for County Council candidate Katherine Bryant Ingman | Letter

Jennifer Swanson for Council | Letter

Life

Where did the cake go?

Former documentary filmmaker launches equine healing retreats

Civics trivia

‘We’re Still Here’: Echoes of Senćoŧen returns to Lime Kiln

Welcome to Medicare

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

Lyle D. Mann | Passages

Robert and Lorna Dittmer | Passages

Ronald DiCristina | Passages

Sonya Arend Lang Flaherty | Passages

Connie Erickson Redling | Passages

More News

Kenmore Air issues statement regarding Sucia crash

Sea plane emergency off Sucia Island

Hospital District regular meeting July 22

Satirical argument against children’s education makes it into official voters’ pamphlet

Mayor and Town Council participate in Day of Service

The Grange was a full house for candidate forum

San Juan County Council weighs new revenue options amid $4 million budget gap

Swinomish and Squaxin Island tribes file lawsuit challenging rescission of ESA harm rule

League of Women Voters Observer Corps notes from public meetings

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