4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (484+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor Last year some of the same students now advocating on behalf of the Department of Environmental Stewardship expressed their first-hand experiences as youth of San Juan Island to our 40th District Representative Alex…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (316+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Barney Cohan standing by his beautifully restored 1967 VW Samba Microbus, which won “People’s Choice” and “Best European” awards. Nigel Starr receives “Best in Show Award” from Rotarian Steve Bowman for his stunning 1970 Datsun Coupe 1600 “Velma.” Submitted…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (311+ words) Published 1:30 am Monday, September 7, 2026 County Council met to discuss the Wildlife Protection Ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 25 The San Juan County Council took a step toward adopting a countywide Wildlife Protection Ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 25, voting unanimously to set a public…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (1729+ words) Published 1:30 am Monday, September 7, 2026 • An Orcas Island deputy responded to a report of weapon noise near Crow Valley Road; a single shot was heard from the direction of campers up the hill. • San Juan Island deputies responded to a single-vehicle…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (386+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor From the moment it was homesteaded, Talking Horse Farm has been more than a source of food. The land has also been a gathering hub for islanders to celebrate; it was a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (231+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Submitted by The League of Women Voters Observer Corps, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government. The Observer Corps attends and takes notes at government meetings to promote public understanding of public policy and…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (294+ words) Published 1:30 am Monday, August 31, 2026 From left to right: Council members Kari McVeigh, Justin Paulsen and Jane Fuller. The San Juan County Council got its first look at a balanced preliminary 2027 budget during its regular session Tuesday, Aug. 25 — but Council members…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (1774+ words) Published 1:30 am Monday, August 31, 2026 • A San Juan Island deputy responded to a report of a person sleeping in a parking lot near the EV chargers; the individual had been seen on a church security camera earlier that morning. • A San…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (195+ words) In loving memory of Judie J. Ross | Passage The Journal of the San Juan Islands In loving memory of Judie J. Ross | Passage Published August 28, 2026 June 23, 1950 – June 5, 2026 Judie J. Ross passed away from cancer and other health complications. Judie lived on San…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (91+ words) Beaverton Marsh Trail Update II Open House September 2 The Journal of the San Juan Islands Beaverton Marsh Trail Update II Open House September 2 Published 1:30 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Submitted by the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Land Bank staff and…...