End-of-year town hall recap with Council member Jane Fuller: County priorities, challenges and what’s ahead
Submitted by San Juan County.
Salish Sea Early Music Festival tentative 2026 schedule
Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.
Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget
Submitted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Greater Washington and North Idaho.
Registration open for Marine Naturalist Training Program
Submitted by The Whale Museum.
SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Ferry reservation system faces delays, critics question lack of user testing
By Darrell Kirk
After nearly 30 years of discussion and dedication, the Shaw Island School Board and superintendent are thrilled to announce that… As a parent, business owner, full-time resident, and future senior, I strongly endorse the formation of a parks and rec…Exciting news for Shaw School District | Letter
A vote for Lopez Island’s future | Letter
County hosts community meeting on Shaw Island: Future of Public Works road maintenance
Submitted by San Juan County.
Top stories of 2025: Part 1
By Colleen Summers, Heather Spaulding, Kristina Stucki and Darrell Kirk
Drive sober this holiday season so everyone makes it home safe
Submitted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
San Juan County opens Cultural Access application materials and recruits for new review board
Submitted by San Juan County.
County Council passes 2026 budget but prepares for ongoing financial discussions in 2027
Submitted by San Juan County.
- AG Nick Brown secures court order protecting SNAP benefits
- Misappropriated mail; fence friction | Sheriff’s log
- County float at MacKaye Harbor closed due to storm damage
- Gov. Ferguson amends emergency proclamation, directs $3.5M in support to flood-impacted Washingtonians
- First baby in K Pod since 2022
- Council adopts legislative priorities for 2026: Infrastructure, transportation and affordable housing
Volleyball season summary
By Gene Helfman
Basketball sports update
A new look for Lobos men
- Lopez Island athletes earn multiple honors in 2025 fall All-League Awards
- Lopez’s Galen Westervelt named Northwest 1B/2B girls soccer Coach of the Year
- Senior night victories | A perfect soccer senior night
- Volleyball finishes on a high note
- Two more soccer victories
- Lopez soccer chalking up victories
The time to establish a Lopez Island Park and Recreation District is now.
by Jane Fuller
To Rec or not to Rec: That’s a Lopez question
By Chuenchom Greacen
- Vote-at-home is the law — And it works
- Let’s work together to protect and improve air quality
- Thoughts on these turbulent times
- Washington House adds to list of government transparency assaults
- Guest column: The faces of hospitality
- Supporting families and communities through superior court services
Margaret Elizabeth (Meg) Singer | Passages
Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish
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Ferry reservation system faces delays, critics question lack of user testing
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Gov. Ferguson pledges to restore funding for Abortion Access Project in supplemental budget
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Registration open for Marine Naturalist Training Program
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Salish Sea Early Music Festival tentative 2026 schedule
