Islands' Weekly

Over the years, Jennifer Swanson has made relationships with a wide spectrum of citizens, community leaders, County department heads, legislators, and Council members. She is…

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San Juan County clerk named 2026 Clerk of the Year

Ancient waters, new vision: Aqua Chautauqua sets sail through the Gulf Islands

Washington Department of Transportation’s Division of Ferries and Washington’s attorney general combine to block legislative review of abandoned Anacortes-Friday Harbor-Sidney, British Columbia ferry route

Lopez Island High School senior raises more than $2,500 to restore Keaton’s Basketball Court

Not your traditional fireworks | Lopez volunteers continue to produce world-renowned show

‘Baroque in Transition: The Treble Viol’ on Saturday, June 27

San Juan County Council proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day

While orcas and salmon declined, ocean harvests of Puget Sound Chinook were significantly underestimated for decades

Seven awards, $48K: Community support breaks scholarship foundation record

Islands rise to the challenge: Early childhood education fights for its future

‘Lopez Through Time’ is Fourth of July parade theme

Top Sports

Lobos shine at Coupeville track meet

More Stories

Lopez Rec announces listening sessions

Candidate forums

County to test vote-counting equipment in July

Licensing and Recording Office closure

New exhibit explores untold stories of Filipino communities along Washington’s waterfronts

SJC sheriff’s log

Chimera Gallery presents ‘Feathers and Friends’

Marine surveys: Science and stewardship in action

SJC sheriff’s log

San Juan County leaders endorse Rick Larsen

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A better plan for Washington, that takes the burden off those we love

Washington is taking the worry out of long term care

Letters to the Editor

Jennifer Swanson for County Council | Letter

Vote no on levy | Letter

Yes for levy lid lift | Letter

Vote no on proposed County levy | Letter

The cost of a ‘no’ vote on the County levy | Letter

Life

‘The Snake and the Whale’ screening, finale to Orca Action Month on June 26

Local author’s Orca novel wins national award

Communitywide climate survey extended through June 19

Islanders encouraged to participate in transportation survey

SUN Bucks program returns to provide summer food support for Washington children

Sports

Lopez at inaugural Orcas track meet

Sunny skies and island roads: The 20th Annual Tour de Lopez

Lobos track shines in a large field

Lopez High Lobos launch spring sports season

All-Islands Club Volleyball team launches in San Juan Islands

Obituaries

Colleen Ferrin James | Passages

In loving memory of Blake Fenton Rankin | Passages

Margaret Elizabeth (Meg) Singer | Passages

Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish

Charles H. Givens | Passages

Opinion

WSF engineers ask Gov. Ferguson and lawmakers to address wage gap driving canceled and delayed sailings

Island Allies of Indigenous Lifeways supports tribally managed hunting at North Shore Preserve

Two bills affecting voters and sheriffs

Get dark money out of politics — Part 1

The time to establish a Lopez Island Park and Recreation District is now.

To Rec or not to Rec: That’s a Lopez question

Let’s work together to protect and improve air quality

Vote-at-home is the law — And it works

Thoughts on these turbulent times

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