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SJI Trails Commitee meeting Jan. 9

Submitted by the SJI Trails Committee

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Vote in upcoming 2025 OPALCO Board election

The annual election of directors for our member-owned electric utility opens March 5th. Terms for each of the…

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Chances for government shutdown escalate after Trump and GOP reject stopgap spending bill

By Jennifer Shutt

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San Juan County Parks and Fair announces new camping software, delaying reservation availability

The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is pleased to announce updates to the camping reservation…

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Ag Guild announces $20,000 available for FARM Fund Awards

Submitted by the San Juan Island Agricultural Guild.

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Help name Kwiaht’s snakes

Submitted by Kwiaht.

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EDC offers free ‘Tax Prep for Your Business’ workshop

Submitted by the Economic Development Council of San Juan County.

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Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in Washington have been eradicated, officials say

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero

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County to accept Salmon Recovery Project proposals through January

San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department is eager to accept Salmon Recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery…

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San Juan County kicks off Element Review portion of 2025 Comp Plan Update

San Juan County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan as part of its 2025 Growth…

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County Council and LSWDD special meetings Dec. 16

Submitted by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government. The Observer…

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Shoreline Workshop for Local Contractors

Submitted by Friends of the San Juans.