1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (172+ words) Published 1: 30 am Monday, May 18, 2026 Submitted by the Friday Harbor Film Festival. Year after year, Willy would return " announcing himself with a bang on the hull, then carrying Kennedy on his back through the depths. Kennedy, in turn, became Willy's devoted…...

21+ hour, 38+ min ago  (189+ words) Published 1: 30 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Submitted by the SJI Agricultural Guild. Join the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild for three film screenings of "Women's Work: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers," followed by a conversation with local women farmers. In…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (630+ words) Published 1: 30 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Contributed graphic by Caitlin Rivers; CDC; Associated Press Why is hantavirus in the news? Many people are hearing about hantavirus, maybe for the first time, because of a cruise outbreak or because actor Gene Hackman's wife…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (116+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Submitted by the San Juan Chamber of Commerce Because if anyone deserves a BIG birthday celebration, it's America. Parade lovers, float builders, and anyone who owns more craft supplies than they'll admit, this is your time…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (212+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 Submitted by The San Juan Islands Museum of Art The San Juan Islands Museum of Art announces a new chapter with the departure of Executive Director Blake De Young at the end of May. De Young…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (587+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 " A deputy on Orcas Island received a report of a stolen backpack that had been left on a picnic table. There were no witnesses to the theft. A report was authored, and the missing items were…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (133+ words) Congratulations to new OPALCO board members The Journal of the San Juan Islands Congratulations to new OPALCO board members Published 1: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 It is easy to congratulate the two new OPALCO Board members this year " Congratulations Lauras! Both have…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (157+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 "The San Juan County Fair is a county-wide event, and we are committed to removing the barriers of entry for everyone to exhibit their homegrown talents and skills," said Parks and Fair Director Brandon Andrews. "We're…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (444+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 Joe Anderson, Orcas, and Jack Hess, Friday Harbor. By Coach Jack Rice The road to State always has a few bumps, but this year's 1 B/2 B Bi-District Tournament at Battle Creek Golf Course came with two…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (106+ words) Port and Town hold special meeting The Journal of the San Juan Islands Port and Town hold special meeting Published 1: 30 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 The Town Council and the Port of Friday Harbor Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting on…...