Island News
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Update: Buying Property in the San Juans
Buying Property in the San Juans Select an Agent to Represent You As you may be aware, all of the brokerage firms on San Juan Island are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; therefore, any of the agents can assist you with any of the properties listed with Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands or other […]
San Juan Island Fire District adopt 20-year Capital Plan
LWVSJ Observer Corps summary of San Juan Island Fire District #3 Commissioners March 17 Meeting. Chief Monin reviewed changes to the 2026 budget, reflecting adjustments for an additional $100K for new fire hoses and outfitting of new engine purchases. Another large addition is $63K for Professional Service, mostly tech work. Chief Monin anticipates this amount […]
Daffodil Frolic at San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
Spring is arriving, and it’s time to get outside and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park is the perfect place to start. This year, we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary Mid-March to Mid-April with our Daffodil Frolic. David Jenkins, the board president, has planted 1,000 bulbs every year for the past 10 years, culminating in 10,000 […]
San Juan County WA Sheriff’s Log March 11-17: High speed chase of sex offender smoking meth, derelict vessel, speeding, trespassing
San Juan County Deputies responded to 112 calls from March 11-17, 2026 including: San Juan Island deputies attempted to stop a driver for felony warrants for failing to register as a sex offender. The driver fled and a pursuit ensued before the driver drove into a ditch and was unable to continue. The driver was […]
March 19: San Juan Island Grange Launches “Grow Local” Campaign at Free Community Event
March 19 | 5 pm | San Juan Island Grange Hall | Friday Harbor Are you concerned about rising food costs and fragile supply chains? Take action close to home and keep your family and community fed. On March 19 @ 5:00 pm, San Juan Grange will host a special event “Grow Local“. The topic […]
March 19: Volunteer Bluebird Blitz 1 on San Juan Island
March 19 | 7 a.m. | Red Mill Farm Preserve | San Juan Island Become an independent community scientist during our first Bluebird Blitz of the year, led by SJPT’s Special Projects Director, Kathleen Lewis. After registering, we will email you further details. All participants should plan to meet at Red Mill Farm Preserve, at […]
USPS issues Sunflowers Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating a beloved native flower with the release of the Sunflowers Forever stamp, issued March 17, 2026 at the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club’s 136th annual March Party in Strongsville, Ohio. The stamp highlights the sunflower’s beauty and positive symbolism as well as its nutritional and ecological importance. Stamp Artwork Designed by Greg […]
Multiple county advisory board and committee seats seeking volunteers
Press release: San Juan County is seeking volunteers to serve on various boards and committees that help shape daily life in the San Juan Islands. Key positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Agricultural Resources Committee, Ferry Advisory Committee, Parks and Rec Commission, and other boards are open. Are you interested in participating in local […]
March 28: :No Kings Rally and March in Friday Harbor
This coming week is all about the NO KINGS mobilization on March 28 across the nation. On San Juan Island the following events are scheduled: “Singing Resistance” Saturday, March 21, from 3 to 4 pm St. David’s Church on Park Street in Friday Harbor – “Singing Resistance” All welcome to join this peacemaker’s activity. Sign-Making event! […]
March 25: DOL mobile licensing unit on San Juan Island
March 25 | 9 am to 3 pm | San Juan Island Grange Hall DOL2Go focuses on helping under-resourced Washington residents get the services they need to live, work, drive and thrive. The mobile unit offers the same services as our traditional offices, including:
April 3: Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at Jacksons Beach
Island Rec’s Annual Teen Easter Egg Hunt takes place from 8 to 9 pm April 3 at Jacksons Beach on San Juan Island. Bring your flashlight and your bag for a challenging nighttime Easter egg hunt amongst the driftwood. Afterwards you can hang out around the bonfire and enjoy your treats! Keep an eye out […]
Report: Data center boom puts WA’s climate goals at risk
Public News Service: A new report argued the spread of data centers is threatening Washington and Oregon’s shift to renewable energy. The report, released by the environmental advocacy group Columbia Riverkeeper, identifies more than 100 data centers either completed or in progress across 12 counties bordering the Columbia River. Kelly Campbell, policy director for the group, […]