• The sheriff located a suspect in a stolen vehicle case on San Juan Island. The suspect fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance away. The suspect was charged with taking a motor vehicle ...

In 2024, candidate Bob Ferguson promised to make the problems with Washington State Ferries a priority. He promised change.

Native blacklegged ticks are questing again; in fact, they began their search for fresh hosts in the islands nearly a month ...

Wild Fish Conservancy. We are celebrating a monumental environmental victory for Puget Sound’s ecosystems, Washington Tribal ...

This is why we loudly, proudly and unflinchingly offer our support to queer youth. Hosting and facilitating LGBTQ+-friendly ...

The investigation revealed that the suspect had left Washington state. After thorough investigation, the deputy determined there was probable cause to charge the suspect with Residential Burglary in ...

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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 Juan ...

Two-time Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera, commissioned by the Met and based on librettist ...

Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents eight 2025 festival performances of early chamber music performed on period ...

The islands have experienced big changes since the Island Grown in the San Juans program was first created in 2007. Our ...