2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (207+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Submitted by the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories. UW " Friday Harbor Laboratories enthusiastically invites San Juan County residents and guests to the annual FHL Open House on Saturday, May 2. The FHL Open House is a splendid opportunity…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (627+ words) Island Allies of Indigenous Lifeways supports tribally managed hunting at North Shore Preserve'The Journal of the San Juan Islands Island Allies of Indigenous Lifeways supports tribally managed hunting at North Shore Preserve Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 By Jaime Beechum and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (721+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Public Works moved rocks on Jackson Beach to bolster eroding areas. Polar bear plunges, cold water emersions, quick lunches on a busy day, barbecues or celebrations, Jackson Beach is one of the most accessible and well-used…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (225+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 A proposed wildlife protection ordinance was introduced to the San Juan County Council on March 24 and a public hearing could take place this month. We encourage residents to support the ordinance. The ordinance would make it…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (83+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 Submitted by San Juan Island. Laws and safety highlights: " San Juan County does not allow the use of hunting rifles, only short-range arms. " During the tribal-managed hunting period, only one two-person hunting party would be allowed…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (459+ words) Life on the rocks: Greed repaid! The Journal of the San Juan Islands Life on the rocks: Greed repaid! Published 1: 30 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 San Juan Island, 2033 Cold rain-spattering, shielding a tiny light under his camo poncho, he memorized personal characteristics…...

2+ week, 4+ day 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…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago  (556+ words) Published 1: 30 am Monday, March 30, 2026 By Darrell Kirk Staff reporter A young black-tailed deer in the forest. The trails of Turtleback Mountain Preserve wind through old-growth fir, past quiet wetlands and open rocky balds. For many residents, it is a sanctuary....

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (569+ words) Two red foxes on San Juan Island have tested positive for avian influenza. At this time, there are no confirmed human cases of avian influenza in San Juan County. Living in the islands gives us the special chance to be…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (387+ words) Ditch the screen and connect to birds, to nature, and with each other this February'The Journal of the San Juan Islands Submitted by San Juan County. The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank, in conjunction with the Joyce L. Sobel Family…...