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Here’s a thought…

That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”

MILES TAYLOR

LATEST NEWS

OPAL seeks finance, operations director

May 5th, 2026|

||| FROM OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST ||| OPAL is hiring a new Director of Finance and Operations to step into the shoes of Kim Jaeger, who will retire after the new person is hired. Kim has served as OPAL’s Director of Finance and Administration for the past three years. She

Free Kindergarten transition event at Camp Orkila on May 11 

May 5th, 2026|

||| FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ||| The Orcas Community Resource Center invites families to a free Kindergarten Transition event on Monday, May 11, from 5–7 pm at Camp Orkila’s Main Lodge. Designed for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026 and their parents/caregivers, the evening features hands-on activities, social

Auditor seeks writers of arguments against ballot measures

May 5th, 2026|

If you are interested in writing an argument against the measure, please contact the Auditor at elections@sanjuancountywa.gov or (360) 378-3357. Statements are limited to 250 words and are due by May 11, 4:30 PM. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven is seeking people

Rep. Rick Larsen files for reelection

May 4th, 2026|

||| FROM THE OFFICE OF  U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, Wash. – Rick Larsen filed for reelection on May 4. In the next Congress, Larsen will work to lower costs for working families, including child care, health care, housing, groceries and gas. He will continue delivering federal funding to

Heather Lee announces candidacy for county auditor

May 4th, 2026|

||| FROM HEATHER LEE ||| My name is Heather Lee, and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for San Juan County Auditor. Heather Lee I served as Chief Deputy Auditor for San Juan County for three years, through March 2026, working across elections, licensing, and financial operations

SJC Monthly News Digest – April 2026

May 4th, 2026|

This is a roundup of April news ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This column is part of a series detailing San Juan County’s recent news. Follow along each month to learn about important County projects, Council initiatives, department updates, and more.   Sheriff’s Office Moves into New Substation on Lopez Island The San Juan County

Protect Your Flock | Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

May 4th, 2026|

Spring environmental health tips from your local public health department ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Your local public health team wants to remind you of a few tips to help make your spring season as fun and healthy as possible. Avian influenza infections in people are rare. Still,

Orcas Choral Society to present songs, dance, quilts

May 4th, 2026|

||| FROM ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| May 16 and 17, come celebrate our nation’s 250 years of creativity in song and dance and the traditional art of quilting, as Orcas Choral Society presents its spring concert, An American Choral Tapestry at the Orcas Center. All the songs in this concert

Guest Opinion | The wrong question … and a suggestion

May 4th, 2026|

||| FROM BILL APPEL ||| Over the past few years (who’s counting?) we have participated in, been treated to, or studiously ignored a fierce debate around the following question: “Should OPALCO be permitted to construct a utility-scale solar facility at Bailer Hill and/or to expand its existing solar facility on

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