The Journal of the San Juan Islands

It is easy to congratulate the two new OPALCO Board members this year — Congratulations Lauras! Both have backgrounds with strong qualifications and I’m sure…

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Top News

Hearing examiner rules that no EIS is needed for Shaw Public Works

Billie Swalla recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

Best of the Fest Explorers & Adventures feature, ‘The Last Dive’

Public health hot topic: Hantavirus

Cheers to 250 years

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

Top Sports

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

More Stories

Outdoor burning prohibited within town limits

San Juan Preservation Trust Completes ‘Sea-to-Summit’ Corridor with Protection of Mt. Ben West Preserve

School bus carrying sports teams has near miss with train

Council weighs new taxes and spending cuts

Derevensky and Stern win seats in OPALCO 2026 board election

LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

OPALCO receives conditional use permit for the Decatur Island Solar Expansion Project

‘Women’s Work’ film screening with a local farmer panel

Friday Harbor softball team heads to State

Lummi Nation hosts grand opening for new Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization Center — The ShoqweL Ya’ LhaoLh-ew’xw Detox Facility

Letters to the Editor

Congratulations to new OPALCO board members | Letter

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

Life

Exciting evolution for SJIMA

Preparedness lessons from Holden Village: An evening with former incident commander Will d’Ambruoso

Are you entering something in the fair? Check out these important dates for 2026 fair exhibitors!

Civics trivia

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

Sports

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

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

Obituaries

Irene H. Hancock | Passages

Robert Leroy “Bob” Wingate | Passages

Sheila Harley | Passages

Thomas William Barrett | Passages

David Lee Daly | Passages

More News

SJC sheriff’s log

Port and Town hold special meeting

Protect your flock: Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

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

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

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