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County float at Waldron temporarily closed April 5-11 for repairs
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (139+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 Waldron Island Marine Facility. San Juan County's Public Works Department owns and/or maintains marine facilities (piers, floats and ramps) at 16 locations across the islands, one of which is located on Waldron Island. The department is…...
Share your feedback: County and partners are developing tools to manage human/wildlife interactions
14+ hour, 23+ min ago (218+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 In an effort to manage interactions between island wildlife and the public, the County is seeking public feedback to develop tools and resources. Island residents have expressed concern about interactions between humans and wildlife over the…...
Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound and Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (151+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 If you operate a vacation rental in Eastsound Village or Lopez Village, it is a requirement to apply for a provisional use permit to remain compliant with the County code. The permit process is open until…...
Lopez High Lobos launch spring sports season
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (290+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The spring sports season has officially begun at Lopez High School, and the Lobos are preparing to compete in golf, track and field. This year's golf program at Lopez features four girls and two boys. The…...
Something strange, and it don’t look good …who ya gonna call? MyCoast!
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (312+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Report marine debris using MyCoast MyCoast is an application and website that allows you to report marine debris, creosote, abandoned boats and extreme weather events directly to Department of Natural Resources program staff who then coordinate…...
A dangerous dog, a sibling squable and turkey talk | SJC sheriff’s log
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (740+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 " Deputies on San Juan Island arrested an individual with an outstanding Department of Corrections felony warrant for escape from community custody. The subject was booked into jail. " A San Juan County deputy responded to an animal…...
Health Care Authority moves to single source for incontinence supplies | Businesses worry about closing, patient care
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (1230+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, March 27, 2026 Incontinence supplies and wheelchairs at the MyMedSupplies location in Lacey. The store would close should the HCA's request go through. MyMedSupplies location in Lacey. The store would close if it could no longer supply Medicaid patients…...
Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (422+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, March 26, 2026 A bill that just awaits the governor's signature changes a financial aid application requirement in the process for foster youth and some homeless youth to receive full tuition coverage to Washington colleges. A bill guaranteeing full'ride…...
This March, ‘spring’ into a new role — Multiple County advisory board and committee seats open
1+ week, 1+ day ago (152+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Solid Waste Advisory Committee The San Juan County Agricultural Resources Committee is dedicated to protecting and restoring the county's agricultural resources, recognizing the critical role agriculture plays in food security, land stewardship and preserving the unique…...
‘The Ramba Effect,’ FHFF’s Best Tales from the Heart feature, screens free on March 27
1+ week, 1+ day ago (131+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival. Free and open to the public, no ticket or RSVP is required. Details are available at fhff.org. Her journey by plane and truck was physically demanding and emotionally…...