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Larsen releases statement on Trump’s election speech

By News Source|2026-07-16T14:59:42-07:00July 16th, 2026|0 Comments

League of Women Voters of Washington launches “Four Questions” video series

By News Source|2026-07-16T13:06:20-07:00July 16th, 2026|0 Comments

Larsen votes No on Republican amendment to limit funds for humanitarian efforts

By News Source|2026-07-15T14:18:16-07:00July 15th, 2026|0 Comments

No jury duty for July 20-31

By Community|2026-07-15T10:30:14-07:00July 15th, 2026|0 Comments

Ready for Medicare?

By Community|2026-07-13T15:21:18-07:00July 13th, 2026|0 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Walk-ons for World Cup; 390,000 customers for July 4th

By News Source|2026-07-09T15:18:02-07:00July 10th, 2026|Comments Off

2027 San Juan County budget development process | A message from Council Member Justin Paulsen

By Community|2026-07-09T12:33:40-07:00July 9th, 2026|6 Comments

No jury duty for July 13-17

By Community|2026-07-08T16:02:35-07:00July 8th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Fire Works – but doesn’t

By Community|2026-07-07T13:24:10-07:00July 7th, 2026|11 Comments

No more Sheriff’s Report …

By Community|2026-07-09T12:25:32-07:00July 7th, 2026|13 Comments

Coincidence? Three of our five Founding Fathers died on July 4

By News Source|2026-07-02T17:02:58-07:00July 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 24 – 30, 2026

By Community|2026-07-03T13:47:47-07:00July 4th, 2026|Comments Off

All WSF routes operating normal Saturday schedules Saturday, July 4

By News Source|2026-07-03T12:32:34-07:00July 3rd, 2026|1 Comment

Anacortes | No parking available 7/3/26

By Community|2026-07-03T12:15:12-07:00July 3rd, 2026|4 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Onboard dance party; travel rush underway; WSDOT at Pride Parade

By News Source|2026-07-02T16:21:07-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Resource Center expanding access to justice on Orcas Island

By Community|2026-07-02T14:18:06-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required for July 6-10

By Community|2026-07-02T14:08:27-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Clerk named 2026 Clerk of the Year

By Community|2026-07-02T13:34:59-07:00July 2nd, 2026|2 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County council regular meeting

By Community|2026-07-02T12:39:20-07:00July 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

County departments present potential cuts to staffing and services during series of June meetings

By Community|2026-07-01T15:07:11-07:00July 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Avoiding wildfires in the islands | A quick refresher

By Community|2026-07-01T11:04:03-07:00July 1st, 2026|2 Comments

WSF routes to operate normal Saturday schedules on the 4th

By News Source|2026-07-01T10:32:25-07:00July 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Council Member Jane Fuller moving to new Lopez Village office location

By Community|2026-06-30T15:43:07-07:00June 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I strongly support Jennifer Swanson for County Council

By Community|2026-06-30T12:04:14-07:00June 30th, 2026|1 Comment

Better, not bigger | Airport runway rehabilitation update, construction schedule

By Community|2026-06-30T11:58:41-07:00June 30th, 2026|2 Comments

Larsen statement on birthright citizenship ruling

By News Source|2026-06-30T10:55:05-07:00June 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 17 – 23, 2026

By Community|2026-06-26T15:07:59-07:00June 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Licensing and Recording office closure

By Community|2026-06-26T12:39:33-07:00June 26th, 2026|5 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Half way thru World Cup; 75th anniversary wrap-up

By News Source|2026-06-26T12:35:17-07:00June 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Island Health issues community statement on physician transition

By Community|2026-06-25T13:34:23-07:00June 25th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed June 29 – July 3

By Community|2026-06-25T13:10:34-07:00June 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen votes to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington

By News Source|2026-06-24T10:41:42-07:00June 24th, 2026|Comments Off

County to test vote counting equipment in July

By Community|2026-06-24T10:36:34-07:00June 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen introduces bipartisan legislation to support Point Roberts and pene-exclave communities

By News Source|2026-06-24T10:30:33-07:00June 24th, 2026|Comments Off

June 24 Council meeting live stream experiencing technical difficulties

By Community|2026-06-24T09:39:09-07:00June 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Fire seeks to fill immediate commissioner vacancy

By Community|2026-06-23T12:28:46-07:00June 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Port to meet on Monday, June 22

By Community|2026-06-19T14:31:24-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 10 – 16, 2026

By Community|2026-06-20T15:20:45-07:00June 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen cheers Trump administration backing off plan to end key ocean monitoring initiative

By News Source|2026-06-19T12:02:05-07:00June 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Celebrating Juneteenth

By Community|2026-06-19T11:44:07-07:00June 19th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Sunflower lanyards; onboard dance parties; Suquamish Colman Dock celebration

By News Source|2026-06-18T20:09:32-07:00June 19th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required for June 22-26

By Community|2026-06-18T12:39:23-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | About that dirt on Shaw

By Community|2026-06-18T11:52:04-07:00June 18th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF engineers ask governor, lawmakers to address wage gap driving canceled and delayed sailings

By News Source|2026-06-17T16:12:16-07:00June 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Washington State Ferry engineers to hold press conference

By News Source|2026-06-16T12:36:00-07:00June 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Marine Surveys | Science and stewardship in action

By Community|2026-06-15T12:43:39-07:00June 15th, 2026|Comments Off

County recognizes Juneteenth with proclamation and a day of observance

By Community|2026-06-15T12:38:07-07:00June 15th, 2026|1 Comment

WA State Ferries faces labor challenges

By News Source|2026-06-15T12:27:04-07:00June 15th, 2026|1 Comment

Larsen receives support from current and former elected officials

By News Source|2026-06-14T12:56:09-07:00June 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Summer sailing schedule starts today (Sunday, June 14)

By News Source|2026-06-14T12:49:39-07:00June 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 3 – 9, 2026

By Community|2026-06-13T12:54:18-07:00June 13th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Relief boats on standby for World Cup; $150 fine for line-cutting; schedule updates; music on board for 75th anniversary

By Community|2026-06-11T16:28:29-07:00June 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen votes ‘No’ on funding ICE without guardrails

By News Source|2026-06-11T10:47:59-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council regular meeting, June 9, 2026

By Community|2026-06-11T09:46:48-07:00June 11th, 2026|Comments Off

Rick Larsen’s campaign launch event on Orcas Island

By News Source|2026-06-11T08:59:27-07:00June 11th, 2026|1 Comment

Lopez Island Friends meeting speaks out on failures of US Government

By Community|2026-06-10T15:16:22-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Islanders encouraged to participate in transportation survey

By Community|2026-06-10T12:38:39-07:00June 10th, 2026|1 Comment

San Juan County publishes the ‘Budget in Brief’ to summarize the 2026 budget

By Community|2026-06-10T10:49:45-07:00June 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Council discusses budget priorities, planning for 2027 budget amidst funding challenges

By Community|2026-06-09T14:53:41-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Summer sailing schedule starts Sunday, June 14

By News Source|2026-06-09T13:01:29-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen statement on bill reforming Library of Congress

By News Source|2026-06-09T12:57:28-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound & Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25

By Community|2026-06-09T12:38:25-07:00June 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 27 – June 1, 2025

By Community|2026-06-05T21:19:04-07:00June 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Legacies of D-Day | June 6, 1944

By Community|2026-06-04T15:51:04-07:00June 6th, 2026|5 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | 75th anniversary celebrations; engine room training; great kudo

By News Source|2026-06-05T12:48:32-07:00June 5th, 2026|Comments Off

SJC Health & Community Services announces staffing reduction due to state grant funding cut

By Community|2026-06-05T12:36:13-07:00June 5th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council May 26 regular meeting

By Community|2026-06-04T12:35:16-07:00June 4th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Board of Health, May 20, 2026

By Community|2026-06-04T12:24:54-07:00June 4th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for June 8-12

By Community|2026-06-03T12:25:20-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County announces 2026 Home Fund notice of funds available

By Community|2026-06-03T12:14:10-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge

By News Source|2026-06-02T13:52:55-07:00June 2nd, 2026|Comments Off

Is your boat ready for the season?

By Community|2026-06-01T13:05:08-07:00June 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 20 – 27, 2025

By Community|2026-05-30T12:17:42-07:00May 30th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Celebration of WSF 75th Anniversary

By News Source|2026-05-28T17:52:15-07:00May 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Council seeks to fill open positions on Parks and Recreation Commission

By Community|2026-05-27T12:59:46-07:00May 27th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors required for June 1 – 5, 2026

By Community|2026-05-27T12:23:25-07:00May 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Washington State Ferries sails into 75th anniversary

By News Source|2026-05-27T12:17:52-07:00May 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Opening Soon | Opportunity to apply for lodging tax annual grant program

By Community|2026-05-26T13:18:54-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District board to meet on Wednesday

By Community|2026-05-26T13:13:26-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen announces winner of 2026 congressional art competition

By News Source|2026-05-22T15:03:19-07:00May 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 13 – 19, 2026

By Community|2026-05-23T15:36:14-07:00May 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Pets on board; upcoming holiday travel; online community meetings afoot

By News Source|2026-05-22T12:31:54-07:00May 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan Fire & Rescue swears in 6 new firefighters

By Community|2026-05-21T12:45:17-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen fights to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington

By News Source|2026-05-21T10:07:54-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 26-29

By Community|2026-05-21T06:32:42-07:00May 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island seniors urged to take action following Bank of America data breaches

By News Source|2026-05-20T12:38:47-07:00May 20th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF All Routes | Service during Memorial Day weekend

By News Source|2026-05-20T12:08:35-07:00May 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Reminder | WSF online meetings next Tuesday

By News Source|2026-05-19T10:55:05-07:00May 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen honors law enforcement during National Police Week

By News Source|2026-05-16T10:11:12-07:00May 17th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Rick Larsen receives Henry M. Jackson award

By News Source|2026-05-16T09:02:19-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 6 – 11, 2026

By Community|2026-05-16T08:55:53-07:00May 16th, 2026|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Women in maritime; community meetings

By News Source|2026-05-15T12:38:12-07:00May 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Public Health Hot Topic | Hantavirus

By Community|2026-05-14T15:17:07-07:00May 14th, 2026|4 Comments

Port Commissioners to meet on Monday

By Community|2026-05-14T12:55:11-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

WA Legislators introduce bipartisan bill to expand funding for local drug task forces to combat opioids

By News Source|2026-05-14T13:45:13-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Notice of upcoming joint Town Council / Port of Friday Harbor meeting

By Community|2026-05-14T11:02:33-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

OPALCO receives conditional use permit for Decatur Island solar expansion project

By Community|2026-05-13T12:12:57-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

No jurors needed for May 18-22

By Community|2026-05-13T12:02:01-07:00May 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen | Child care costs now rival rent or mortgage payments

By News Source|2026-05-12T13:12:18-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

OIFR graduates 21 new firefighters – one of the largest in department history

By Community|2026-05-12T12:39:56-07:00May 12th, 2026|2 Comments