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County pursues new state grant, congressional funding to support public safety, infrastructure
Applying for these new funding sources is just one of several ways the County is continuing to manage budget shortfalls in 2026 and 2027 ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| As San Juan County continues
Letter to Editor | In support of public safety
||| FROM BILL CUMMING ||| I am writing to express my strong support for voting YES on the levy lid lift that will be on the April 28 special election ballot. As the former Sheriff
County to test vote counting equipment in April
Testing will take place on April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Elections office will conduct a “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used
No jurors needed for March 30 – April 2
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MARCH 30 - APRIL 3, 2026 For the Jury Period beginning Monday March 30th through April 3rd, 2026, all jurors are excused. Thank you.
Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee seeks youth & San Juan Island members
Apply by May 1st to help steer climate action in San Juan County ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is accepting applications for volunteer three positions on its Climate and Sustainability
Health Care District board to meet
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the
Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound & Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25
The permit process is open until June 25, 2026, and can be completed through the mail or in person ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| If you operate a vacation rental in Eastsound Village
High winds expected to impact WSF service through Tuesday evening
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| All ferry passengers should be prepared for possible service disruptions through Tuesday evening due to high winds. Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes: With stronger winds in
Spring ferry schedule begins March 22
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Reminder - Our spring sailing schedule starts on Sunday, March. 22 and lasts through Saturday, June 13. All routes will operate on their regular spring schedule. Highlights of the spring
Sheriff’s Report | March 11 – 17, 2026
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 26-001410 Citizen Assist 12:57:55 03/11/26 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen needing assistance with trespassing individuals from their property. The individuals were
Latest from Lekanoff | Reflecting on the Legislative session
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| As the legislative session comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on the work we’ve done together, and looking ahead to the
Port to meet on Monday
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 23rd at 4:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the airport
WSF Weekly Report | 4th Annual Career Day; Walla Walla crew makes rescue
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| For several years now, it’s been a priority to grow and stabilize our workforce. One way we are doing that is by partnering with local schools
My Warning to Washington State | Republicans are trying to make it harder for you to vote
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF SEN. PATTY MURRAY |||
Community Meeting | Provide feedback on new facility at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island
The project has cancelled the request for bids, and the public is invited to a community meeting to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan
County Health & Community Services publishes its 2025 impact report
Immunizations, dental care, meals for seniors, affordable housing, early learning, and so much more! ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Department of Health & Community Services has released its 2025 Impact
