Senate bill addresses grocery closures in food deserts

By Cassie Diamond

February 4, 2026 1:30 am
Jennifer Swanson announces County Council candidacy

Jennifer Swanson is excited to announce her candidacy for the San Juan County Council, District 3. A longtime resident of…

February 4, 2026 1:30 am
Castaway crab pot; a pretend pastor and trash theft | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

February 3, 2026 1:30 am
Lawmakers move to regulate license plate cameras

By Cassie Diamond

January 29, 2026 1:30 am

OPALCO is building without consent | Letter

OPALCO’s posting on Jan. 20, 2026, of the December 2025 Member Survey ‘Materials’ Results” is a building Materials list. “Materials”…

February 4, 2026 1:30 am
Exciting news for Shaw School District | Letter

After nearly 30 years of discussion and dedication, the Shaw Island School Board and superintendent are thrilled to announce that…

November 11, 2025 1:30 am


OPALCO survey results are in

Submitted by the Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

January 28, 2026 1:30 am
EDC offers low-cost Youth Introduction to Tile Setting class

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

January 28, 2026 1:30 am






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