Be a changemaker – OPALCO is powered by you
Submitted by the Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.
Looking Forward to Spring’ on Feb. 7
Chimera Gallery is closed Jan.1 through Jan.16. We will reopen Jan. 17.
Early-bird registration now open for the 2026 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Submitted by the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, WSU SJC Extension.
Lopez couple charged with land use violations
Timothy and Katherine Arnold of Lopez Island were charged with multiple counts of county code violations, public nuisance and financial…
County to test vote counting equipment in January
Submitted by San Juan County.
Now online: County hosts community meeting on Shaw Island: Future of Public Works road maintenance
Submitted by San Juan County.
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
Natural history essay, January 2026: Iridescent dancers
by Russel Barsh
Little wind but lots of fun during Around the County Regatta
The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers lined up…
Resolve common Medicare concerns with SHIBA assistance from January through March
Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.
San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn
By Darrell Kirk
SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
- San Juan County 2025 Year-In-Review: Housing projects, dental clinics, infrastructure updates and more
- Juvenile Court — supporting island youth
- Abandoned auto; lawless littering; feral feline fuss | SJC sheriff’s log
- First gray whales, or Sounders, return to Salish Sea as floods impact shorelines
- End-of-year town hall recap with Council member Jane Fuller: County priorities, challenges and what’s ahead
- Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget
Lobos win home openers
By Gene Helfman
Volleyball season summary
By Gene Helfman
- Basketball sports update
- Lopez Island athletes earn multiple honors in 2025 fall All-League Awards
- Lopez’s Galen Westervelt named Northwest 1B/2B girls soccer Coach of the Year
- Senior night victories | A perfect soccer senior night
- Volleyball finishes on a high note
- Two more soccer victories
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
Margaret Elizabeth (Meg) Singer | Passages
Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish
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San Juan Islands brace for decade of ferry uncertainty despite billion-dollar state investment | New boats won’t serve islands; aging vessels and service disruptions are “the new normal,” officials warn
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Lopez couple charged with land use violations
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SJC sheriff’s log
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San Juan Islands Conservation District offers free biochar kiln workshops to combat wildfire risk and boost soil health |Hands-on training teaches islanders to transform forest debris into valuable soil amendment while reducing fire danger
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County to test vote counting equipment in January
