3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (484+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor Last year some of the same students now advocating on behalf of the Department of Environmental Stewardship expressed their first-hand experiences as youth of San Juan Island to our 40th District Representative Alex…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (83+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 By Peggy Sue McRae In case you don’t think you are “artistic,” Fancourt explains, “Health benefits of the arts actually come from doing it, not necessarily being good at it.” Keep doing it, though, and you…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (316+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Barney Cohan standing by his beautifully restored 1967 VW Samba Microbus, which won “People’s Choice” and “Best European” awards. Nigel Starr receives “Best in Show Award” from Rotarian Steve Bowman for his stunning 1970 Datsun Coupe 1600 “Velma.” Submitted…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (209+ words) San Juan Singers’ new director The Journal of the San Juan Islands San Juan Singers’ new director Published 1:30 am Monday, September 7, 2026 Fred West at the piano. Submitted by The San Juan Singers The San Juan Singers are very pleased to…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (311+ words) Published 1:30 am Monday, September 7, 2026 County Council met to discuss the Wildlife Protection Ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 25 The San Juan County Council took a step toward adopting a countywide Wildlife Protection Ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 25, voting unanimously to set a public…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (415+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, September 3, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor Rachelle Radonski, Amanda Sparks and Pedro Mendes. Food insecurity hits a wider segment of islanders than many would imagine. From those struggling to find work and housing to those with jobs, including…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (233+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Mark your calendar for the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank’s Fall Native Wildflower Sale. Buyers can reserve plants online Sept. 13-19 and pick them up on Saturday, Oct. 3, on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. Plants…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (386+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor From the moment it was homesteaded, Talking Horse Farm has been more than a source of food. The land has also been a gathering hub for islanders to celebrate; it was a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (220+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 By Heather Spaulding Editor After watching the trial of a former Friday Harbor man charged with child molestation in the first degree, it is clear to me that when it comes to sexual assault, molestation, rape…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (231+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Submitted by The League of Women Voters Observer Corps, a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed participation in government. The Observer Corps attends and takes notes at government meetings to promote public understanding of public policy and…...