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Chimera Gallery presents "Feathers and Friends
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (108+ words) Islands' Weekly Chimera Gallery presents "Feathers and Friends" Published 1: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 Submitted by Chimera Gallery. On Saturday, July 4, from 5-7 p. m. , Chimera Gallery invites you to an Opening Reception for "Feathers and Friends" by Patie Savage. Chimera Cooperative Gallery is located…...
Marine surveys: Science and stewardship in action
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (419+ words) Islands' Weekly Marine surveys: Science and stewardship in action Published 1: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 Submitted by San Juan County. The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship cares deeply about our marine environment; yet it is hard to know what's really…...
While orcas and salmon declined, ocean harvests of Puget Sound Chinook were significantly underestimated for decades
1+ week, 2+ day ago (122+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy. Importantly, the revised data are not an isolated anomaly or merely a technical correction. They reveal a broader structural problem in attempting to manage salmon populations in mixed-stock ocean fisheries....
SJC Health & Community Services announces staffing reduction due to state grant funding cut
1+ week, 2+ day ago (226+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 San Juan County Health & Community Services is announcing a reduction in staffing as a result of a cut in state grant funding that supports foundational public health services. Impacted staff were notified earlier this week that…...
Islanders encouraged to participate in transportation survey
1+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 San Juan County residents are invited to help shape the future of transportation services through our community survey for the Human Services Transportation Plan. The survey is open now, and we are collecting responses until July…...
Existing vacation rentals in Eastsound and Lopez Village need a provisional use permit by June 25
1+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, June 16, 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…...
Seven awards, $48 K: Community support breaks scholarship foundation record
1+ week, 3+ day ago (786+ words) Islands' Weekly Seven awards, $48 K: Community support breaks scholarship foundation record Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 From left to right: LICSF board member Sheldon Haber; awardees Danielle Arnott, Naima Garcia, Evelyn Aguilar-Clavel, Kimber Estey, Nikolai Kazakov, Kaileah Poole, Ana-Sophia Rempel; and LICSF…...
SUN Bucks program returns to provide summer food support for Washington children
1+ week, 3+ day ago (454+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Submitted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. "Washington state has continued to expand access to nutritious meals for our young people," said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. "Combined with our summer meal programs,…...
County Council discusses budget priorities and planning for 2027 budget amidst funding challenges
1+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Published 1: 30 am Monday, June 15, 2026 During the May 26 meeting, the County Council discussed strategies for balancing and preparing the 2027 budget. County Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven, Budget Analyst Dr. Molly Foote and County Manager Jessica Hudson led a discussion with Council about the…...
Islands rise to the challenge: Early childhood education fights for its future
1+ week, 4+ day ago (501+ words) Published 1: 30 am Monday, June 15, 2026 Teacher Shelby leads a group of students in Forest School on Orcas Island. As state and federal funding shrinks, San Juan County school districts and nonprofits are finding creative ways to ensure every child has a…...