3+ day, 9+ 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…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (83+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 By Peggy Sue McRae In case you don’t think you are “artistic,” Fancourt explains, “Health benefits of the arts actually come from doing it, not necessarily being good at it.” Keep doing it, though, and you…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (138+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor For the 11th year running, The Archipelago Collective returns with their San Juan Island Chamber Music Festival Sept. 11-13. This year features a new venue at the San Juan Community Theatre, new musical guests…...

5+ day, 9+ 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…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (639+ words) Published 1:30 am Monday, September 7, 2026 By Kristina Stucki Staff reporter Mary McGlaglen, executive producer of Practical Magic and resident San Juan Islander. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2. Owens family home, built at San Juan…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (233+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Mark your calendar for the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank’s Fall Native Wildflower Sale. Buyers can reserve plants online Sept. 13-19 and pick them up on Saturday, Oct. 3, on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. Plants…...

2+ week, 1+ 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, 4+ 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…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (566+ words) Castles made of sand The Journal of the San Juan Islands Castles made of sand Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 19, 2026 As I enter my 20th year on the rocks, I am growing increasingly conflicted in feelings about this place and the future....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (211+ words) LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings The Journal of the San Juan Islands LWV Observer Corps notes on public meetings Published 1:30 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Submitted by The League of Women Voters Observer Corps, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed…...