Some public employees might get pension boost
By Annika Hauer
San Juan County seeks pro and con committee members for levy lid lift statements in Voter’s Guide
Submitted by San Juan County.
Tossed trash; a cross cow and a damaged door | SJC sheriff’s log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
County recognizes MLK day of service and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with proclamations
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San Juan County publishes guide for reviewing OPALCO’s proposed solar project on Decatur Island
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AltaGas poses high risk
By Eva Schulte and Carl Weimer
The Town of Friday Harbor approved an important proposal from the Port of Friday Harbor last week for a Marina… OPALCO’s posting on Jan. 20, 2026, of the December 2025 Member Survey ‘Materials’ Results” is a building Materials list. “Materials”…Renewable energy done right: Powering our future without sacrificing our lands | Letter
OPALCO is building without consent | Letter
A Valentine’s weekend invitation: ‘Love Letters’ at the library
This Valentine’s weekend, the Lopez Library invites the community to celebrate love, friendship and the enduring power of words with…
Noxious weeds — Does winter mean ‘time for a break’ or is it an opportunity?
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Magic is coming to Lopez
Submitted by the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Lopez Island on Feb. 11
Submitted by San Juan County.
Bill seeks to update state’s involuntary treatment law
By Cassie Diamond
- A strayed stroller and a tipped truck | SJC sheriff’s logSJC sheriff’s log
- Larsen supports impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem
- Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
- Assessor’s Office supports HB 1004 to reduce small-business tax burden and urges local participation
- Senate bill addresses grocery closures in food deserts
- Jennifer Swanson announces County Council candidacy
Lobos keeping it close
By Gene Helfman
Lobos win home openers
By Gene Helfman
- Volleyball season summary
- Basketball sports update
- 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 bills affecting voters and sheriffs
The County sheriff is the only directly elected law-enforcement officer directly chosen by the people of Washington. Direct election makes…
Get dark money out of politics — Part 1
Submitted by Indivisible San Juan Islands: Tam Bresler, Barbara Dunn, Debbi and Brad Fincher, Susan Grout, Mark and Darlene Hampton,…
- The time to establish a Lopez Island Park and Recreation District is now.
- To Rec or not to Rec: That’s a Lopez question
- 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
Margaret Elizabeth (Meg) Singer | Passages
Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish
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Bill seeks to update state’s involuntary treatment law
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Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional power security
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Magic is coming to Lopez
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AltaGas poses high risk
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San Juan County brings mobile passport services to Lopez Island on Feb. 11
