Spring 2025 Great Islands Clean-Up: Think Global, Act Local
Submitted by San Juan County.
SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
‘Tis the season for contra dancing
Submitted by event organizers.
Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget
By Mary Feusner
Newest J Pod calf, the fourth Southern Resid ent killer whale born in the last 12 months
On April 6, the newest J Pod calf, J63, was spotted near Victoria by Center for Whale Research field biologist…
Comedian Gabey Lucas highlights Pig War’s absurdity
Gabey Lucas, a Seattle-based comedian with a hilarious fascination for the “dumb history” aspects of the Pig War, will be bringing her hour-long show about our island’s own history to Friday Harbor on April 26.
Port to hold public auction
For the first time in a long time, the Port of Friday Harbor is placing an abandoned vessel up for…
Remembering Ted Hope | Letter
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ted Hope, a visionary and beloved member of our community. Ted was…
The truth behind the lightning countdown | Letter
“They say for every second between the flash and sound is one mile,” is not accurate; in fact, it is…
EDC to offer Aging in Place Construction as part of Trades Training Initiative
Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
EDC launches economic survey to assess business, workforce needs
Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
- OPALCO Annual Member Festival: Member appreciation event celebrating local power
- Uncertain times, increasing needs
- Special presentation: ‘Children of the Holocaust’ with Holocaust and human rights educator David Reeser
- Elegant Edibles Bake Sale returns
- Spring has sprung – and so have noxious weeds! What to look out for this spring
- Langley welcomes “Sounders” gray whales April 11-13 with celebration and history
National IMLS funding cuts Have impacts on island libraries
By the San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Libraries
Warbass Way street cleanup and foliage brushing starts Monday, April 14
Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor
- Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands Off’
- 2025 Comp Plan update: Transportation element, plan intro and administration piece ready for review
- County Council selects operators for marine transportation pilot project
- Leauge of Women Voters Observer Corps notes
- SJC announces 2025 hazardous waste roundups this spring
- Daily passenger-only boats, free emergency water taxis and barge services beginning soon for the San Juan Islands
Wolverine Athletics Update
By Declan O’Malley, Journal contributor.
Wolverine sports round-up
ByDeclan O’Malley, Journal contributor
- Wolverines’ and Vikings’ golf teams go head to head
- Golf round up
- The voice of Wolverine Athletics celebrates 500th game
- New clubhouse and high hopes for Wolverine golf team
- Wolverine baseball team work together fluently
- Friday Harbor boys basketball sweeps Orcas for the first time since 2018-2019 season
Theodore ‘Ted’ James Hope | Passages
Rick Galer | Passages
Port to hold public auction
Flights to downtown Victoria, B.C. coming May 16
Living life to the fullest with Hospice of the Northwest
PhenQ Reviews (Scam or Legit?) Should You Buy These Diet Pills?
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Islanders packed the courthouse lawn to say ‘Hands Off’
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Daily passenger-only boats, free emergency water taxis and barge services beginning soon for the San Juan Islands
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EDC to offer Aging in Place Construction as part of Trades Training Initiative
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EDC launches economic survey to assess business, workforce needs
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County Council selects operators for marine transportation pilot project