Conservation Land Bank offers free surplus firewood by lottery. Submitted by The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank

The family of Mary Frances McElfresh is saddened to announce her death last month, on October 26th in Friday Harbor,… Read Story

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San Juan County’s Treasurer’s Office is providing notice to local businesses of an upcoming increase to sales tax in San… Read Story

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Jan 4, 2025 · At the end of the year, we take a look at the biggest headlines of the past 12 months. This is part one. We chose the top stories from our most-read online articles and events we feel had the most significant impact on our communities. This is part two. 6. Fair water issue Renovations at the Fair ...

Dec 28, 2024 · The 144-car Elwha was named for the Lower Elwha Kallam Tribe. She is a Super-Class vessel built in 1967 in San Diego, California. It made worldwide headlines after running aground on a submerged rock near Orcas Island on Oct. 2, 1983.

Jan 30, 2025 · The County purchased and sold multiple properties in 2024 in an effort to plan for staffing needs on various islands, including: The organization purchased a building in Friday Harbor (the former Banner Bank building on Park Street) …

Jan 1, 2024 · 2004 – Their mortgage was paid off by generous donors, the Salquists. Wolf Hollow now owns the 40-acre property free and clear. 2010-2022 – Using grants, bequests and donations, Facilities Manager Mark Billington and maintenance volunteers gradually replaced older enclosures that were showing their age, with new and improved designs.

Jan 6, 2025 · Submitted by San Juan County. San Juan County is pleased to announce the swearing-in of two newly elected officials Dec. 30. The County welcomes incoming County Council members Kari McVeigh and Justin Paulsen who will …