News
Thief raids bank account, utility box crushed by runaway Pontiac, telemarketer goes ballistic; San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: March 30: Orcas school officials opted for handing…
News
Reach the Journal at 378-4191; fine-tuning of new phone system under way
Having trouble reaching the Journal of the San Juan Islands by phone? Well, you’re not alone. A recent…
Obituaries
Robert (Bob) Garcia
Robert (Bob) Garcia 10/13/1937 – 4/24/2011 We’ll miss seeing Bob Garcia around town, driving his red Dodge truck…
Opinion
Open letter to County Council; Public needs time to evaluate ‘best available science’ | Guest opinion
Dear County Council, Administrator and Planning Staff: You are required to adopt…
Life
Next up in ‘Know Your Island Walk’ series: Take a Hike with Mike
A new trail leading to South Beach will be in the spotlight as the “Know Your Island…
Life
Watercolors by local artist Denis O’Keefe featured at Lavendera Day Spa art show, Friday, 7 p.m.
The latest work by local artist Denis O’Keefe will be on display Friday evening at an art show…
Opinion
Whale Museum applauds increased protection for orcas | Guest Column
‘What is needed now is critical funding for federal and state marine wildlife enforcement efforts’ By Jenny Atkinson…
Opinion
Howie’s big ‘Snewze’ is no big thing in upper political chambers | By Howard Schonberger
Right after WWII, I was working as news editor of Veterans Report in Washington, D.C. It was created…
News
Number of homeless on the rise in San Juan County
(Editor’s note: The information below is provided as a press release from San Juan County Communications Department) This…
Opinion
It’s no accident that San Juan County is one of the nation’s healthiest.. here’s why | Guest Column
Dr. Burk Gossom of San Juan Healthcare explains why San Juan rates number one
News
First half property tax payments due Saturday, April 30, or by Monday, May 2, at the latest
San Juan County property owners will have a two-day grace period in meeting the deadline this year’s first-half…
News
Don’t miss the 17th annual Knowledge Bowl, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Teams of eighth graders and high schoolers go head to head with four local service teams including…