FHFF presents “Girl Climber”
Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival.
Maintaining health, safety and community services: Council places levy lid lift on April ballot
Submitted by San Juan County.
Online dog licenses renewal now available
Submitted by San Juan County.
EDC and Business Impact NW to host free workshop on understanding the gig economy
Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
Now available for comment: First draft of Critical Areas Ordinance regulations update
Submitted by San Juan County.
Senate passes abortion medication expansion
By Cassie Diamond
Some public employees might get pension boost
By Annika Hauer
The Town of Friday Harbor approved an important proposal from the Port of Friday Harbor last week for a Marina… OPALCO’s posting on Jan. 20, 2026, of the December 2025 Member Survey ‘Materials’ Results” is a building Materials list. “Materials”…Renewable energy done right: Powering our future without sacrificing our lands | Letter
OPALCO is building without consent | Letter
San Juan County seeks pro and con committee members for levy lid lift statements in Voter’s Guide
Submitted by San Juan County.
Valentine’s Day Q&A with Sara and Dylan
Sara Rose Kellenberger and Dylan Johnson have been together for eight years this April 1. The couple says they chose…
San Juan County publishes guide for reviewing OPALCO’s proposed solar project on Decatur Island
Submitted by San Juan County.
County recognizes MLK day of service and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with proclamations
Submitted by San Juan County.
Senate OKs bill to cap medical debt interest at 1%
By Cassie Diamond
- Decatur residents warn solar expansion sets precedent for all islands
- Tossed trash; a cross cow and a damaged door | SJC sheriff’s log
- AltaGas poses high risk
- San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Lopez Island on Feb. 11
- Bill seeks to update state’s involuntary treatment law
- A strayed stroller and a tipped truck | SJC sheriff’s logSJC sheriff’s log
Lobos keeping it close
By Gene Helfman
Lobos win home openers
By Gene Helfman
- Volleyball season summary
- 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
Get dark money out of politics — Part 1
Submitted by Indivisible San Juan Islands: Tam Bresler, Barbara Dunn, Debbi and Brad Fincher, Susan Grout, Mark and Darlene Hampton,…
Two bills affecting voters and sheriffs
The County sheriff is the only directly elected law-enforcement officer directly chosen by the people of Washington. Direct election makes…
- The time to establish a Lopez Island Park and Recreation District is now.
- To Rec or not to Rec: That’s a Lopez question
- 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
Margaret Elizabeth (Meg) Singer | Passages
Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish
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