San Juan County Council members discuss next steps in sweeping ACA health care changes
By Darrell Kirk
Plan for sea-level rise in community workshops this December
Submitted by San Juan County.
Federal shutdown update: Supporting food access during the shutdown
Submitted by San Juan County.
SJC Sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
SJICF to host community update: Meeting island needs together
Submitted by the San Juan Island Community Foundation.
Commercial burn permits open now open
Submitted by San Juan County.
Volleyball finishes on a high note
By Gene Helfman
After nearly 30 years of discussion and dedication, the Shaw Island School Board and superintendent are thrilled to announce that… As a parent, business owner, full-time resident, and future senior, I strongly endorse the formation of a parks and rec…Exciting news for Shaw School District | Letter
A vote for Lopez Island’s future | Letter
Open enrollment begins Saturday for ACA Marketplace plans
Submitted by the Washington Health Benefits Exchange.
Last call for Leadership SJI applicants
Submitted by Leadership San Juan Islands.
Opening Reception at Chimera Gallery
Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5-7 p.m., Chimera Gallery invites you to an Opening Reception for the annual Holiday Group Show…
Election results: park and rec formed but levy rejected
As of Nov. 9, there were still ballots left to be counted. The next count will Nov. 12. All but…
Household pesticides found in local bats and other wildlife
by Russel Barsh
- Purloined purse; recovered ring; truculent trespasser | Sheriff’s log
- AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case | Federal judge issues order directing USDA to use SNAP contingency funds
- Health care subsidies mask deeper system failures, local officials say
- County Council travels to Orcas for upcoming Nov. 4 meeting
- Deadline approaching: Pay your property taxes before Oct. 31
- WSF ferry terminals to close for 48 hours in spring of 2027: What timing is best for you?
Two more soccer victories
By Gene Helfman and Tommer Roush
Lopez soccer chalking up victories
by Gene Helfman
- Lopez volleyball on the upswing
- Strong start for Lobos soccer
- Lopez Lobos fall sports preview | 2025 soccer season
- 55th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
- Lopez Island’s Ethan Patrick commits to play semi-pro basketball in Italy
- Lopez Island High School track team celebrates record-breaking season
The time to establish a Lopez Island Park and Recreation District is now.
by Jane Fuller
To Rec or not to Rec: That’s a Lopez question
By Chuenchom Greacen
- Vote-at-home is the law — And it works
- Let’s work together to protect and improve air quality
- Thoughts on these turbulent times
- Washington House adds to list of government transparency assaults
- Guest column: The faces of hospitality
- Supporting families and communities through superior court services
Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish
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