Jan 31, 2023: BLM approves management plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

Jan 25, 2023: Mac Langford has Retired as a SHIBA Volunteer

Jan 25, 2023: Meet Scholarship Foundation's Newest Board Member

Jan 5, 2023: San Juan County Opens Resident Camping Reservations for 2023

Jan 3, 2023: How are our salmon doing?

Jan 1, 2023: To the citizens of San Juan County from Ron Krebs

Dec 27, 2022: Christmas King Tides Update

Dec 23, 2022: Our beloved Hamlet House in the news

Dec 22, 2022: Lopez Island Community Scholarship Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

Dec 13, 2022: Coming Soon - Spirit Award Call for Nominations!

Dec 5, 2022: Project Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

Dec 4, 2022: No resource management plan yet for San Juan Islands National Monument

Dec 4, 2022: Watch for King Tides this Christmas!

Nov 30, 2022: Join the $10K Match Challenge for the Lopez Swim Center!

Nov 28, 2022: Lifewise of Washington Pharmacy Service to Stop

Nov 28, 2022: New initiative on wildlife diseases

Nov 25, 2022: The Madrona Institute Awards Stewardship Grants from SJI License Plate sales

Nov 25, 2022: San Juan County Recognizes the Cultural Heritage That Helped Shape Our Islands

Nov 21, 2022: Retirement Celebration for Councilmember Stephens

Nov 14, 2022: Affordable Housing: Lopez’s Community-Driven Solutions

Nov 11, 2022: How the 2021 Heatwave affected Intertidal Communities of the Salish Sea

Oct 31, 2022: Weekly Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

Oct 25, 2022: Fire Danger Level Downgraded to LOW

Oct 24, 2022: San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Seeks Community Input

Oct 24, 2022: Weekly Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

Oct 17, 2022: Weekly Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

Oct 17, 2022: San Juan Islands Archaeology: Then and Now

Oct 13, 2022: Lopez’s Village Road Temporarily Closed

Oct 11, 2022: San Juan County updates its Recreation, Open Space, and Stewardship Plan

Oct 10, 2022: Frequently Asked Questions About the Road Levy

Oct 8, 2022: Lopez Hill: Three-Way Partnership Achieves Triple Win

Oct 5, 2022: Cayou Channel. Renaming and Remembering.

Oct 3, 2022: San Juan County Publishes Information About Proposed Road Levy

Sep 29, 2022: Share Your Ferry Feedback Though Online Survey

Sep 29, 2022: WSF Youth Ride Free Policy Starts Oct. 1

Sep 29, 2022: Mail Theft on Lopez Island

Sep 28, 2022: Join us tomorrow at 5 to help design the Glory of the Seas.

Sep 27, 2022: Fire Danger Level Downgraded

Sep 26, 2022: Living Tradition: Reef Netting in the San Juan Islands

Sep 23, 2022: Fall Ferry Quotas Starting September 25

Sep 22, 2022: Interim Watmough Preserve Addition Stewardship and Management Plan Now Open for Public Comment

Sep 22, 2022: Lopez Community Land Trust Wins Award!

Sep 22, 2022: Celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 24 on state-managed lands

Sep 20, 2022: Lopez Village Road Stormwater Improvement Coming Soon

Sep 18, 2022: Port of Lopez launches a new free pumpout boat in Fisherman Bay

Sep 13, 2022: MacKaye Harbor Shoreline Restoration Project Completed

Sep 9, 2022: Lopez Island’s Center Road to Close During Planned OPALCO Outage

Sep 9, 2022: Open House Celebration at North Shore (Glenwood Inn) Property

Sep 8, 2022: Parking Improvement Project Begins at Hunter Bay

Sep 6, 2022: 2022 Fall Native Wildflower Sale

Aug 24, 2022: What’s Going on at MacKaye Harbor?

Aug 17, 2022: Council Statement on Charter Review Commission

Aug 16, 2022: MacKaye Harbor Closure Schedule

Aug 8, 2022: The Pumpout Boat is here!

Aug 5, 2022: Help track bird flu in the islands!

Aug 2, 2022: Land Bank Commission Supports Lincoln Bormann

Aug 1, 2022: Concerns related to recent county actions regarding the Land Bank

Jul 31, 2022: Attend the SJC Council Meeting Concerning the Land Bank

Jul 28, 2022: Housing Lopez Summer Newsletter

Jul 25, 2022: Community Scholarship Foundation Scholars Ready to Pursue Their Dreams

Jul 25, 2022: San Juan County Health & Community Services, New Community Wellness Van

Jul 5, 2022: We need Medicare For All

Jul 3, 2022: Maps of the Fun Run Course

Jun 28, 2022: Airport Day 2022 is cancelled

Jun 20, 2022: Primary Election Endorsements from SJC Democrats

Jun 18, 2022: Spirit of St. Louis at Lopez Airport! June 18th

Jun 17, 2022: An Update from the Galley Restaurant

Jun 8, 2022: Burglary at Lopez Island School

May 31, 2022: Jason Call Officially Files for Candidacy in WA-02

May 28, 2022: The Weekly Covid Update

May 20, 2022: The Weekly Covid Update

May 19, 2022: Ranked-Voice Voting for San Juan County

May 16, 2022: Please join BLM SJI Monument Advisory Committee Meeting May 18th

May 16, 2022: BLM Selects National San Juan Islands National Monument Manager

May 13, 2022: The Weekly Covid Update

May 9, 2022: Ask the Council to Allow Tiny Homes

May 9, 2022: 2022 4th of July Parade Theme

May 6, 2022: The Weekly Covid Update is Back!

May 5, 2022: Naturalist Walks at Turtleback Mountain Preserve

Apr 29, 2022: State Parks will repair buoys in San Juan Islands, Hood Canal

Apr 26, 2022: Swimmers: Take Your Marks!

Apr 22, 2022: The Great Islands Clean-Up is back in person!

Apr 15, 2022: Friday Harbor Fire Determined to be Arson

Apr 11, 2022: Jane Fuller is running for County Council

Apr 8, 2022: Friday Harbor Fire

Apr 7, 2022: Hire Local Virtual Job Fair April 21st

Mar 29, 2022: Amy Vira announces candidacy for San Juan County Prosecutor

Mar 25, 2022: Agriculture: Overview Objectives and Policy Document

Mar 25, 2022: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez!

Mar 24, 2022: 4th of July Parade and Fun Run

Mar 20, 2022: Upcoming Safe Boating Classes

Mar 18, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 1 new case on Lopez

Mar 17, 2022: Welcome, Dr. Kim Dougan

Mar 12, 2022: Proclamation Concerning Face Covering

Mar 11, 2022: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez!

Mar 8, 2022: County Home Fund helps create more affordable housing

Mar 4, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 1 new case on Lopez!

Feb 27, 2022: Standing with Ukraine and the defense of democracy

Feb 25, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 5 New Cases on Lopez Island

Feb 22, 2022: Ticks widespread in the islands, study finds

Feb 19, 2022: Adopted 2022-2023 County budget now available for viewing

Feb 18, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 5 New Cases on Lopez, 63 County-Wide

Feb 12, 2022: February 2022 Meeting

Feb 11, 2022: Inslee says pandemic 'turning point' could see mask requirements lifted soon

Feb 11, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 8 New Cases on Lopez

Feb 4, 2022: The Lopez Island Library Welcomes Its New Director

Feb 4, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 7 New Cases on Lopez Island, 62 County-Wide

Feb 2, 2022: Thank YOU LOPEZ!

Jan 29, 2022: Weekly Covid Case Update: 22 New Cases on Lopez

Jan 25, 2022: The coronavirus and our island ecosystem

Jan 22, 2022: Paradise Full

Jan 21, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 19 New Cases on Lopez Island, 106 County-Wide

Jan 19, 2022: Tsunami wave simulation for San Juan Islands

Jan 19, 2022: First COVID-19 related death

Jan 14, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 11 New Cases on Lopez Island, 93 county-wide

Jan 7, 2022: Weekly Case Update: 17 New Cases on Lopez Island, 127 county-wide

Jan 1, 2022: Urgent message concerning frozen pipes and water systems

Dec 31, 2021: Weekly Case Update: 1 New Case on Lopez Island, 54 county-wide

Dec 30, 2021: Please Please Please Share Your Thoughts and Experiences

Dec 29, 2021: Only Two More Days to Double Your Donation!

Dec 24, 2021: Weekly Case Update: 5 New Cases on Lopez Island, 13 county-wide

Dec 22, 2021: Winter Weather and County Roads

Dec 22, 2021: 2022 Dog License

Dec 20, 2021: The Yuletide Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Dec 19, 2021: Important News from the LIHD Board of Commissioners

Dec 19, 2021: ANOTHER $25,000 Match Keeps Swim Center on Path to Construction

Dec 18, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez, 16 in County

Dec 15, 2021: Call for Spirit Award Nominations!

Dec 14, 2021: December 2021 Extended Monthly Meeting

Dec 14, 2021: County Health Dept. Booster Clinic 12/17/21

Dec 8, 2021: The New Omicron Variant and What it May Mean for the Islands

Dec 4, 2021: Shift to More Wintry Weather

Dec 3, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Dec 3, 2021: "Double Your Donation" Match for Lopez Swim Center!

Nov 30, 2021: Interested in the Future of Coffelt Farm Preserve?

Nov 29, 2021: Lopez Island Lions Club

Nov 26, 2021: Weekly Case Update: 14 New Cases on Lopez Island, 27 county-wide

Nov 24, 2021: Spirit of Giving

Nov 19, 2021: Weekly Case Update: Sixteen New Cases on Lopez Island!

Nov 18, 2021: Four-Boat Ferry Service Starting Friday, Nov. 19

Nov 16, 2021: SJC Land Bank November Commission Meeting

Nov 15, 2021: San Juan County Council Special Meeting - Declaring State of Emergency

Nov 15, 2021: An Update on the Galley Restaurant

Nov 12, 2021: Vaccine Appointments Filling Quickly

Nov 12, 2021: Weekly Case Update: Four New Cases on Lopez Island, 19 County-Wide

Nov 7, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Nov 3, 2021: Pediatric Vaccination Appointments Now Available: Ages 5-11

Oct 29, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez

Oct 26, 2021: SJC Land Bank Fall Community Conversation

Oct 23, 2021: Comprehensive Plan 2036 Update Pop-up Studios and Open Houses

Oct 23, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Oct 18, 2021: San Juan County Employee Recognized by the Oil Spill Task Force

Oct 15, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Oct 15, 2021: Temporary Schedule Changes for Several Routes Start Saturday, Oct. 16

Oct 12, 2021: San Juan County Land Bank October 2021 Meeting

Oct 9, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Oct 8, 2021: San Juan Islands Orca Recovery Day 2021

Oct 5, 2021: San Juan Islands Ferry Schedule Returns to Regular Service

Oct 1, 2021: Weekly Case Update: Five New Cases on Lopez Island

Sep 29, 2021: Customers permanently trespassed for refusing to wear masks at business

Sep 24, 2021: Weekly Case Update: Four New Cases on Lopez Island

Sep 21, 2021: Home Tour weekend is September 23-26th!

Sep 21, 2021: Affordable Housing Development on Lopez Island

Sep 20, 2021: FLIP's Path Toward Swim Center Construction

Sep 17, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez

Sep 16, 2021: Lopez shoreline habitat restoration actions support marine food webs

Sep 16, 2021: Taproot Kitchen Is Available For Your Fall Processing

Sep 15, 2021: Camas Club Sprouts a New Website for Island Backyard Restorationists

Sep 15, 2021: Elections Q&A

Sep 15, 2021: SJC Land Bank September 2021 Meeting

Sep 12, 2021: Recreational Fires Now Approved

Sep 12, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez, 22 in County

Sep 9, 2021: Tree protections? Planning for growth? Your help is needed by Sept 14!

Sep 4, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Sep 1, 2021: Help Inform the Future of Healthcare on Lopez Island

Sep 1, 2021: Black-tail deer Hunting Season Opens September 1 at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves

Aug 31, 2021: The End of an Era

Aug 28, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez Island

Aug 27, 2021: The Salish Seeds Project 2021 Fall Native Wildflower Sale

Aug 24, 2021: Growing Community in Fertile Ground

Aug 20, 2021: Weekly COVID Case Update

Aug 18, 2021: SJC Land Bank Monthly Commission Meeting

Aug 13, 2021: Weekly Case Update: Two New Cases on Lopez Island

Aug 12, 2021: San Juan County Health Officer Reinstates Masking Requirements

Aug 12, 2021: Surging Cases: The Islands' New Reality

Aug 5, 2021: Weekly COVID Case Update

Aug 3, 2021: Auditor Seeks "Con" Writers for Voters' Pamphlet Statements

Jul 31, 2021: Vaccines Are Still the Best Protection Against COVID-19

Jul 27, 2021: State of Washington enacts laws aimed at police reform

Jul 26, 2021: Masks Recommended Indoors for All

Jul 20, 2021: Breakthrough Cases and the Continued Need for Vaccinations

Jul 14, 2021: State Parks to begin mooring buoy repair project

Jul 12, 2021: San Juan County Land Bank July 2021 Meeting & Agenda

Jul 12, 2021: San Juan County Fire Districts Urge Fire Safety

Jul 9, 2021: Wildfire state of emergency, limited burn ban

Jun 30, 2021: San Juan County Land Bank Partners with Local Student for Community Discussion

Jun 27, 2021: Are you or someone you know in heat crisis?

Jun 27, 2021: The Latest on Masking

Jun 17, 2021: San Juan County Mask Requirements to End

May 11, 2021: Candidate Filing Week - May 17 through May 21

May 9, 2021: Upcoming Workshops by the Economic Development Council

May 8, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

May 6, 2021: COVID-19: The Road Ahead.

May 4, 2021: Red Road to DC 2021 Totem Pole Journey to Protect Sacred Sites

May 1, 2021: Weekly Case Update: No New Cases on Lopez Island

Apr 27, 2021: Port of Lopez Orders A Pump out Boat

Apr 23, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez Island

Apr 21, 2021: Sign Up Now. This will be Your Best Chance to Get Vaccinated

Apr 16, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination - It’s about Community

Apr 16, 2021: Weekly Case Update: Three New Cases on Lopez Island

Apr 14, 2021: An Update on the Galley Restaurant

Apr 13, 2021: San Juan County Land Bank Seeks Community Input

Apr 13, 2021: Southern Resident Killer Whales Achieve Victory in Court

Apr 9, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Apr 8, 2021: Reminder to all islanders about Covid precautions

Apr 7, 2021: Housing Lopez Project

Apr 2, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Mar 30, 2021: Italian Arum Eradication Project - Spring challenges

Mar 27, 2021: New Vaccine Registration Window

Mar 26, 2021: Weekly Case Update: One New Case on Lopez Island

Mar 25, 2021: Increased Vaccine Eligibility: Phase 1b Tiers 3 & 4

Mar 24, 2021: "Double Your Donation" Community Challenge for the Swim Center

Mar 18, 2021: Phases & Tiers: Increased Vaccine Eligibility and Reopening

Mar 17, 2021: Thursday 3/25 Judith D. Schwartz @ LCLT Annual Meeting

Mar 15, 2021: San Juan County Land Bank March 2021 Meeting & Agenda

Mar 13, 2021: New Vaccine Registration Window

Mar 12, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Mar 12, 2021: I've Been Vaccinated - Now What?

Mar 12, 2021: Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of recovery plan

Mar 7, 2021: The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Mar 5, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Feb 26, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Feb 19, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update: Two new cases on Lopez

Feb 17, 2021: Mapping Island Makers with the San Juan Makers Guild and EDC

Feb 16, 2021: San Juan County Land Bank February 2021 Meeting & Agenda

Feb 15, 2021: From Woodmen Hall to the Lopez Community

Feb 14, 2021: Severe Weather Schedules for the Ferries

Feb 12, 2021: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Feb 11, 2021: Inslee announces five regions to progress to Phase 2

Feb 11, 2021: Additional Health Officer Recommendations Regarding School Reopening

Feb 11, 2021: Urgent message from the Lopez Island Pharmacy

Feb 10, 2021: Update on Vaccination Registration on february 10th.

Feb 10, 2021: WA National Guard Vaccine Support to San Juan County

Feb 8, 2021: New San Juan County Vaccine Registration System

Feb 6, 2021: Are you interested in making a food product to sell?

Feb 5, 2021: A Plea to the Community on Travel, New Variants, and Keeping the Islands Safe

Feb 3, 2021: 2020 Spirit Award Celebration

Feb 2, 2021: A Tale of Two Eagles

Jan 29, 2021: Update on San Juan County Vaccine Distribution

Jan 27, 2021: Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 on Lopez

Jan 22, 2021: Vaccine FAQ Version 5.0

Jan 19, 2021: San Juan County's Successful Effort to Stay Safe

Jan 18, 2021: Authorization to Move to Phase 1b Tier 1

Jan 15, 2021: Vaccine FAQ Version 4.0

Jan 12, 2021: Governor’s New Two Phase Plan and What it Means for SJC

Jan 8, 2021: FAQ on COVID Vaccine Distribution in SJC

Jan 6, 2021: Who goes next: Washington releases next phase of vaccine prioritization

Jan 6, 2021: Inslee announces "Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery"

Dec 30, 2020: First COVID Vaccine Clinic in San Juan County

Dec 30, 2020: Inslee announces one-week extension of statewide restrictions

Dec 30, 2020: Community Shakespeare Presents "84 Charing Cross Road"

Dec 27, 2020: Inslee announces state action concerning Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Dec 26, 2020: Vaccination Distribution in San Juan County

Dec 22, 2020: Community Shakespeare Presents A Christmas Carol

Dec 16, 2020: Essential trips only on Washington State Ferries, WSDOT asks

Dec 16, 2020: Dolly and Andy Holland Lopez Spirit Award

Dec 16, 2020: Covid Vaccine FAQ

Dec 13, 2020: Inslee announces COVID-19 vaccine approval

Dec 11, 2020: Stay Healthy, Lopez!

Dec 8, 2020: Inslee announces new economic supports and extension of restrictions

Dec 4, 2020: Business Recovery Workshops

Dec 4, 2020: COVID Protocols in the Workplace

Dec 2, 2020: Holiday SPIRIT of GIVING at LIFRC

Nov 30, 2020: Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool

Nov 30, 2020: New Emergency Preparedness Guide for the San Juan Islands

Nov 26, 2020: Eat, Shop, Stay, Play Locally! - Doe Bay Wine Company

Nov 25, 2020: Winter Dining Guide

Nov 25, 2020: Protecting The Salish Sea: Washington's Plastic Bag Ban

Nov 23, 2020: Eat, Shop, Stay, Play Locally! - Pelindaba Lavender Farm

Nov 20, 2020: Inslee announces additional COVID-19 financial support

Nov 20, 2020: Weekly Covid-19 Case Update

Nov 20, 2020: Eat, Shop, Stay, Play Locally! Ursa Minor.

Nov 19, 2020: Vaccine Expectations

Nov 15, 2020: Gov. Inslee announces statewide restrictions

Nov 13, 2020: Inslee issues travel advisory for Washington

Nov 13, 2020: Community Leaders Urge Islanders to Stay Home for the Holidays

Nov 12, 2020: At-Home Covid-19 Testing

Nov 10, 2020: Youth Sports: Guidance for Staying Healthy

Nov 4, 2020: The Lopez Island Channel Preserve to Open

Nov 4, 2020: How the San Juan Islands Voted

Nov 3, 2020: Let’s Be Honest: About the Holidays and Minimizing Transmission Risk

Oct 28, 2020: Shipwreck Removed from Iceberg Point

Oct 28, 2020: Guidance on Symptoms of COVID and When to Stay Home from Work or School

Oct 24, 2020: San Juan County Lodging Tax

Oct 16, 2020: Conserved shoreline at Mud Bay Tree Farm supports salmon recovery

Oct 11, 2020: Flu Vaccine Availability in San Juan County

Oct 8, 2020: Grab & Go Masks Update and Covid-19 Data

Oct 5, 2020: San Juan County extends CARES Small Business Relief Grant Deadline

Oct 2, 2020: Salmon Habitat Restored on Sucia Island

Oct 1, 2020: No Car, No Problem!

Sep 26, 2020: Lopez Island Italian Arum Eradication Project

Sep 26, 2020: Ferries: No-show fees for vehicle reservations will resume

Sep 22, 2020: Celebrate National Public Lands Day At Zylstra Lake Preserve

Sep 20, 2020: Leadership San Juan Islands Fall 2020

Sep 19, 2020: Take It Or Leave It Reopening in October

Sep 18, 2020: An update from the Port of Lopez

Sep 18, 2020: The Benefits of Lopez Fit

Sep 18, 2020: Wondering about Lopez BLM Lands?

Sep 14, 2020: Opportunity to help protect and restore eelgrass, herring, and salmon

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. January 13, 2023 - San Juan County is pleased to host a series of “Meet Your Elected Officials” events. Scheduled during the first three months of the year, these events will offer the public an opportunity to meet newly elected and re-elected officials, ask questions, and learn about priorities for 2023.

Meeting Dates:

Saturday January 28th - San Juan Island, Council Hearing Room (55 2nd St N, Friday Harbor) from 1pm-2pm

Saturday February 4th - Orcas Island, Orcas Senior Center (62 Henry Rd, Eastsound) from 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Saturday March 11th - Lopez Island, Lopez Community Center (204 Village Rd, Lopez Village) 1:15pm-2:15pm

Meetings will include introductions, information about the various offices, and ample time for conversation. Your County officials are working hard for you. They all want to be present for every event but appreciate your understanding if there are conflicts.

Who are San Juan County’s Elected Officials?

Assessor: John Kulseth

Auditor: Natasha Warmenhoven

County Clerk: Lisa Henderson

County Council:

District 1: Christine Minney

District 2: Cindy Wolf

District 3: Jane Fuller

District Court Judge: Carolyn M. Jewett

Prosecuting Attorney: Amy Vira

Sheriff: Eric Peter

Superior Court Judge: Kathryn C. Loring

Treasurer: Rhonda Pederson

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