The Journal of the San Juan Islands

Friday Harbor Middle School Drama presents “The Clearing and the Crossroads” at the San Juan Community Theatre on Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22.…

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Eighth grade directors debut in ‘The Clearing and the Crossroads’

Federal bill threatens local control over cell tower placement

Drifting dock highlights growing microplastic risk

The Ports gardener

House OKs regulations on license plate cameras

Eco Club champion conservation and the environment

Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday

Mosquito Fleet bill passes House 84–11, faces uncertain fate in Senate

‘No trail’ no more: Beaverton Marsh trail open house shows community support

Knowledge Bowl pulls the community together for the schools

Top Sports

All-Islands Club Volleyball team launches in San Juan Islands

More Stories

Derrick Brown headlines Island Verse guest author series

Join us for the Garden Party of the Year, it will be A-May-Zing!

Bill on data center restrictions falls short

As Alaskan Chinook crisis deepens, federal court imposes deadline on overdue Endangered Species Act decision

Public meeting: Limited deer hunting considered for two Orcas Island preserves

The Port of Friday Harbor requests proposals for public art project

Rock Island Communications reaches nearly 7,000 subscribers and secures $16.5M grant for broadband expansion

Historical Museum quilt exhibition opens Saturday, March 21

Council member Fuller not seeking re-election

America has been rejecting kings since 1776

Letters to the Editor

Concerns over Shaw Public Works rezoning plan | Letter

Disposal issue delays Shaw road work | Letter

Be kind, be peaceful and spread love | Letter

Thanks for the new Public Works storage site on Shaw | Letter

They did not deserve to die — period | Letter

Life

OPALCO candidates announced | Vote in OPALCO’s election; voters eligible to win prizes

Elegant Edibles returns to the San Juan Community Theatre

Forest Stewardship course for landowners starts March 23

Civics trivia

Third Saturday Contra Dance returns March 21

Sports

Friday Harbor basketball teams conclude season with strong effort at District

Wolverines’ basketball teams make the playoffs

‘Play ball!’: Friday Harbor Baseball and Softball Association announces changes

Wolverines take on the Wolves

Wolverines’ sports wrap-up

Obituaries

Cheryl Ann (Simons) Turman | Passages

Charles J. Bodenstab | Passages

Kenneth “Ken” Barry Blaker | Passages

Kyle Louis Copps | Passages

Jennifer Lee Prescott | Passages

More News

Did you know? SJC processes passport applications at the courthouse

Lawless logging; found fugitive | SJC sheriff’s log

Orcas Island High School teacher charged in federal court with simple assault of a minor

LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings

Town begins sidewalk grinding March 16

SJIF&R develops 2026-2045 Strategic Plan

Ron Krebs running for sheriff

2026 San Juan County Point-in-Time Unhoused Count results

An indecent indication, financial fraud and a surrendered shotgun | SJC sheriff’s log

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