Police Reform

As of 12:01 am on July 26^th, the State of Washington enacted a group of laws aimed at “police reform”. These laws are aimed at enhancing accountability, training, and transparency among law enforcement, however, what these new laws will do is significantl...

Auditor Seeks “Con” Writers for Voters’ Pamphlet Statements

The San Juan County Auditor is seeking volunteers to write opposing arguments to ballot measures in the November 2021 General Election.  The arguments will be published in print and online versions of the Voters’ Pamphlet.

Lopez Solid Wa...

Playground-on-the-Green Dedication, 12 Noon, Sat, Aug 14 Eastsound Village Green

The Playground-on-the-Green, the product of Orcas Island imagination, energy, and funding, and constructed by Orcas artists Chuck Greening and Zackarya Leck, will be dedicated to resident and visiting children on Saturday, August 14, 12:00 noon, at the Vi...

PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

San Juan County is now accepting applications for grants funded by the San Juan County Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) (HB 2260 Funds) applicable under San Juan County Ordinance 8-1999, 5-2004, 15-2014, & 30-2007; Res.39-2004, 1...

San Juan County Charter Review Commission Videos

Please see the San Juan County Charter Review Commission meetings, via the County's YouTube Channel.

San Juan County is Collecting and Sharing Fishing Stories in Collaboration with Salmon Nation

 San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department wants to hear and share your fishing stories. We are collaborating with Salmon Nation—an organization recognizing that the fight for wild salmon is about much more than f...

PLASTIC FREE JULY PROCLAIMED IN SAN JUAN COUNTY

The San Juan County Council, in today’s regular council meeting, approved a proclamation designating “Plastic Free July” in San Juan County. The proclamation recognizes the pressing issues around plastic waste, including the fact that plastics are the mos...

Let Your Flag Fly! Use the Whale Warning Flag to Protect Both Whales and Boaters

Across the region, homes and businesses will soon be displaying the Stars and Stripes to herald the Fourth of July holiday. Meanwhile, on the waters of the Salish Sea, another flag can be spotted - the whale warning flag. The Fourth of July holiday weeken...

JURY DUTY: AUGUST 9-13, 2021

For the jury term that begins on Monday, August 9th through Friday, August 13th, jurors in groups 1, 2 and 3 are required to report for jury service to the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse in Friday Harbor at 8:30 am on Monday August 9, 20...

Let Your Flag Fly! Use the Whale Warning Flag to Protect Both Whales and Boaters

Across the region, homes and businesses will soon be displaying the Stars and Stripes to herald the Fourth of July holiday. Meanwhile, on the waters of the Salish Sea, another flag can be spotted - the whale warning flag. The Fourth of July holiday weeken...

PLASTIC FREE JULY PROCLAIMED IN SAN JUAN COUNTY

The San Juan County Council, in today’s regular council meeting, approved a proclamation designating “Plastic Free July” in San Juan County. The proclamation recognizes the pressing issues around plastic waste, including the fact that plastics are the mos...

Upcoming Fairground Events

SJC Fairgrounds is hosting a variety of in-person activities this August leading up to and during the Virtual Fair.

Saturday, Aug. 14^th:

9-2 Fair Market & Plant Sale

6-9 Fair Summer Music Series in partnership with Going Left Music Presents: The Black To...

Playground-on-the-Green Dedication, 12 Noon, Sat, Aug 14 Eastsound Village Green

The Playground-on-the-Green, the product of Orcas Island imagination, energy, and funding, and constructed by Orcas artists Chuck Greening and Zackarya Leck, will be dedicated to resident and visiting children on Saturday, August 14, 12:00 noon, at the Vi...