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Rep. Larsen releases statement on Trump’s first 100 days

By News Source|2025-04-29T12:11:55-07:00April 29th, 2025|0 Comments

Letter to Editor | Tidal change?

By Community|2025-04-29T11:54:41-07:00April 29th, 2025|0 Comments

PFFAP applications open to support local infrastructure, small businesses

By Community|2025-04-28T11:51:09-07:00April 28th, 2025|0 Comments

Building & land use permits, planning projects & recruitments

By Community|2025-04-25T15:00:19-07:00April 26th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County Council appoints new local health officer

By Community|2025-04-25T14:44:44-07:00April 26th, 2025|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 16 – 22, 2025

By Community|2025-04-26T11:00:31-07:00April 26th, 2025|0 Comments

San Juan County begins process to update Critical Areas Ordinance

By Community|2025-04-25T13:31:24-07:00April 25th, 2025|0 Comments

New daily service schedule, growing ridership & other insights on County’s pilot transport services

By Community|2025-04-25T12:14:01-07:00April 25th, 2025|0 Comments

Emilio Alejandro Santiago wants to serve as your next Mayor of the Town of Friday Harbor

By Community|2025-04-25T11:13:05-07:00April 25th, 2025|0 Comments

Weekly WSF Report | Tour de Lopez; Earth Day; summer reservations

By News Source|2025-04-25T11:00:27-07:00April 25th, 2025|0 Comments

Report of person missing from Lopez

By News Source|2025-04-25T11:01:43-07:00April 24th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes | San Juan County Council April 22, 2025

By Community|2025-04-24T12:53:41-07:00April 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2

By Community|2025-04-24T11:32:07-07:00April 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Notice of upcoming special meeting of Fire Commission

By Community|2025-04-24T10:48:34-07:00April 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen statement on Ukraine-Russia peace talks

By News Source|2025-04-23T11:21:10-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: County Council April 21, 2025

By Community|2025-04-23T10:58:39-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Free Wildfire Readiness event – May 10 – 1-3pm

By Community|2025-04-23T10:53:09-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Due Next Week | Real and personal property taxes due April 30

By Community|2025-04-23T10:39:44-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

State budget cuts could slash Puget Sound’s passenger ferry service

By News Source|2025-04-21T11:25:48-07:00April 21st, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR 2024 Year in Review | Annual report and member appreciation

By Community|2025-04-19T15:33:50-07:00April 19th, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 9 – 15, 2025

By Community|2025-04-18T14:31:41-07:00April 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Reminder | We the People March in Eastsound on April 19

By Community|2025-04-18T15:14:59-07:00April 18th, 2025|2 Comments

Latest from Lekanoff | Vision for the future; housing stability; juvenile justice reform

By Community|2025-04-18T15:12:13-07:00April 18th, 2025|1 Comment

Rep. Alex Ramel | 9 Days Left: Inside the final sprint of the 2025 legislative session

By Community|2025-04-18T12:04:02-07:00April 18th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Pizza box in the rain; reservations to open next week; work zone cameras

By News Source|2025-04-17T15:46:18-07:00April 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | More thoughts on OIHCD levy lift

By Community|2025-04-17T15:05:51-07:00April 17th, 2025|4 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council April 15, 2025

By Community|2025-04-17T13:38:42-07:00April 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Ready to run? Candidate filing week is May 5 through May 9

By Community|2025-04-17T11:36:38-07:00April 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty: April 21-25, 2025

By Community|2025-04-17T11:29:07-07:00April 17th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council April 14, 2025

By Community|2025-04-16T10:41:24-07:00April 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Reminder | Ballots are due by Tuesday

By Community|2025-04-15T13:33:58-07:00April 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen Calls for Kilmar Abrego García’s return to U.S.

By Community|2025-04-15T12:17:25-07:00April 15th, 2025|Comments Off

If Kilmar Abrego García is doomed, we all are

By News Source|2025-04-15T12:04:59-07:00April 15th, 2025|4 Comments

Start of summer reservations delayed until April 22

By Community|2025-04-15T11:26:24-07:00April 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Winter is over! What did you think? | Take the Winter Schedule Survey

By News Source|2025-04-14T16:43:40-07:00April 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Summer vehicle reservations open on Tuesday

By News Source|2025-04-14T12:55:12-07:00April 14th, 2025|Comments Off

We the People March in Eastsound on April 19

By Community|2025-04-13T16:31:43-07:00April 14th, 2025|4 Comments

This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians

By News Source|2025-04-13T15:09:17-07:00April 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 2 – 8, 2025

By Community|2025-04-11T14:36:06-07:00April 12th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Life-saving Walla Walla crew; new rescue boats; summer reservations start Tuesday

By News Source|2025-04-10T15:42:08-07:00April 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Statement from Washington Wildlife First on Governor Ferguson’s appointments to Fish and Wildlife Commission

By News Source|2025-04-10T14:52:17-07:00April 10th, 2025|1 Comment

Jury instructions for April 14-25, 2025

By Community|2025-04-10T13:34:53-07:00April 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen, Meeks, Neal introduce resolution to force vote on Trump tariffs

By News Source|2025-04-10T12:35:39-07:00April 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District Public Levy Lift informational town hall tomorrow

By Community|2025-04-08T12:07:30-07:00April 8th, 2025|Comments Off

An estimated 1000 islanders gather to say ‘Hands Off’

By Community|2025-04-07T12:22:56-07:00April 7th, 2025|Comments Off

2025 Comp Plan Update: Transportation Element, Plan Intro, & Administration piece ready for review

By Community|2025-04-06T13:43:26-07:00April 6th, 2025|Comments Off

New summer schedule for Anacortes/San Juan Islands Route

By News Source|2025-04-04T21:45:43-07:00April 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 1, 2025

By Community|2025-04-04T16:59:34-07:00April 5th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Death by 1000 cuts

By Community|2025-04-04T17:26:49-07:00April 4th, 2025|2 Comments

WA Reps. send open letter to ICE Director, DHS Secretary re: raid in Bellingham

By News Source|2025-04-04T15:57:18-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Why the big freak out over tariffs?

By News Source|2025-04-04T15:03:15-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Approaching sine die; Heal One WA; Restoring salmon

By News Source|2025-04-04T14:27:38-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Crew rescues person overboard; Summer reservations; Distracted driver awareness

By Community|2025-04-04T11:12:28-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

April 22, 2025, Special Election – Vote! Sign! Send!

By Community|2025-04-03T16:20:08-07:00April 3rd, 2025|1 Comment

Project Update: | Bayhead Creek Culvert project on Killebrew Lake Rd prepares for fall construction

By Community|2025-04-03T15:53:44-07:00April 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why we should support Health District

By Community|2025-04-03T13:07:02-07:00April 3rd, 2025|11 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps: County Council March 31, 2025

By Community|2025-04-02T12:04:59-07:00April 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

County Council selects operators for marine transportation pilot project

By Community|2025-04-02T11:59:04-07:00April 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Jurors excused, April 7 – 11

By Community|2025-04-02T11:52:55-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

SJC Monthly News Digest – March 2025

By Community|2025-03-31T13:00:07-07:00March 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Ramel | Keeping Washington strong. Proposed budgets are live

By Community|2025-03-29T14:34:14-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-29T12:01:54-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

County 4-H teen delegates excel at Know Your Government Conference

By Community|2025-03-29T10:49:21-07:00March 29th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Career day; new ferry bid openings; puzzles

By News Source|2025-03-28T13:16:31-07:00March 28th, 2025|Comments Off

League of Women Voters of Washington opposes Trump’s anti-voter executive order

By News Source|2025-03-27T14:49:05-07:00March 27th, 2025|3 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council, March 25, 2025

By Community|2025-03-27T18:28:49-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

County moves through essential public facility siting process on Shaw

By Community|2025-03-27T12:47:17-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen invites 2nd District students to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition

By News Source|2025-03-27T11:06:32-07:00March 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Town & County Councils discuss affordable housing, Comp Plan Updates, and more at joint meeting

By Community|2025-03-26T13:01:25-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused for March 31 – April 4

By Community|2025-03-26T12:28:32-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

County Council renews agreement with Lopez Solid Waste

By Community|2025-03-26T12:01:05-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Ferry Alert | All Routes – Severe weather expected to impact service today

By News Source|2025-03-27T11:03:27-07:00March 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen statement on ICE detention of Northwest Washington community members

By News Source|2025-03-26T13:28:58-07:00March 25th, 2025|8 Comments

Terrific Tuesday | Navigating difficult budget decisions for a stronger future

By News Source|2025-03-25T14:35:31-07:00March 25th, 2025|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Safeguarding democratic norms in uncertain times

By Community|2025-03-25T14:17:37-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

FAQs: Emergency interisland passenger-only transportation services

By Community|2025-03-25T11:56:23-07:00March 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Silent protest to again take to Eastsound streets

By Community|2025-03-23T11:50:27-07:00March 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Reminder | Spring WSF schedule starts tomorrow

By News Source|2025-03-22T15:43:30-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Port of Orcas meeting on Monday

By Community|2025-03-22T14:25:07-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 12 – 18, 2025

By Community|2025-03-22T11:24:14-07:00March 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | Board of Health March 19, 2025

By Community|2025-03-21T12:14:20-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

County float in Eastsound remains closed for 2025 season

By Community|2025-03-21T11:37:39-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | New SJI spring schedule; crew commended for rescue

By News Source|2025-03-20T16:07:35-07:00March 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Remembering Ralph Munro, five-term Washington secretary of state and statesman

By News Source|2025-03-20T16:26:22-07:00March 20th, 2025|1 Comment

Health Care District to hold special informational levy town hall meetings

By Community|2025-03-20T12:53:17-07:00March 20th, 2025|9 Comments

Spring sailing schedule starts Sunday

By News Source|2025-03-19T15:57:43-07:00March 20th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council March 18, 2025

By Community|2025-03-19T12:56:53-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County establishes interim inter-island transportation services as RFP process continues

By Community|2025-03-19T12:36:23-07:00March 19th, 2025|1 Comment

Jurors excused for March 24-28

By Community|2025-03-19T12:19:05-07:00March 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs – Temporary vehicle reductions on Wednesday, March 19

By News Source|2025-03-18T14:31:51-07:00March 18th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes | County Council March 17, 2025

By Community|2025-03-18T11:25:18-07:00March 18th, 2025|1 Comment

Thursday afternoon sailing added

By News Source|2025-03-17T14:56:06-07:00March 17th, 2025|1 Comment

Council begins review of Comp Plan elements during Spring workshop meetings

By Community|2025-03-17T12:36:30-07:00March 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Big announcement, new hirings, exciting times for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue

By Community|2025-03-18T10:37:02-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

‘It’s worse than COVID’: Point Roberts seeks state aid amid US-Canada tariff crisis

By News Source|2025-03-15T15:54:18-07:00March 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Douglas/Bailer Hill Road improvements project on SJI kicks off this April

By Community|2025-03-15T12:42:20-07:00March 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Ramel | Strategic steps to fully restore ferry service

By News Source|2025-03-15T11:15:04-07:00March 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 5 – 11, 2025

By Community|2025-03-15T11:39:35-07:00March 15th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps: Joint County and Friday Harbor Town Council Meeting March 12, 2025

By Community|2025-03-14T12:57:40-07:00March 14th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Update | Steve’s been here a year; focus on ferry fares; caught in the headlights

By News Source|2025-03-13T15:38:20-07:00March 14th, 2025|Comments Off