In 2025, the count had identified 69 unhoused and 55 at risk of being unhoused. The 2024 count surveyed 59 people who were ...

To the Citizens of San Juan County, After thoughtful consideration and many conversations with members of our community and the Sheriff’s Office, I am announcing my candidacy for sheriff of San Juan ...

In the State Reception Room, where the 250th birthday ceremony was held, a U.S. flag with 42 stars hangs on the wall, a rare artifact from when Washington was the country’s newest state.

As a twenty plus year, full time, Shaw resident I would like to express my support for San Juan County’s efforts to establish the new Public Works storage site on the property they purchased last year ...

However, Donna Sandstrom, founder and executive director of The Whale Trail, raised concerns about the policy’s impact on the Southern Resident orcas. Ferries produce underwater noise that interferes ...

Washington State Senate heard testimony on House Bill 1923, the Mosquito Fleet Act, which would empower counties, port districts, transit agencies and other local jurisdictions to establish ...

Today’s regularly scheduled 9 a.m. San Juan County Council meeting is experiencing technical difficulties with the livestream ...

The 2026 OPALCO election opens March 18! To allow members to meet each candidate and hear about their vision for the co-op, OPALCO will be hosting two virtual candidate forums (one for each district) ...

People operating a private, for-profit detention center who make more than $1 million annually would be taxed under a ...

A local nonprofit organization reported a financial loss due to electronic banking fraud. An investigation is ongoing. • Orcas Island deputies, along with Orcas Island Fire & Rescue, responded to a ...

Karen Lamb with visiting distant cousins Stephanie and Erica, first cousin and Decatur resident Kres Jones, Tacee Lamb and ...