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Lopez Island Food Center breaks ground for 6,000 sq foot facility
The 6,000-square-foot facility will help local farmers connect directly with food-insecure families & workers, & provide needed infrastructure Cantwell & Larsen helped secure a $1 million federal grant for the project September 10, 2026, leaders in the…
Road striping began September 8
San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road striping schedule beginning on Tuesday, September 8, and lasting approximately two to three weeks. Pavement markings, including centerlines, shoulder markings, arrows, and more, are…
Oct. 15: Test your earthquake preparedness
While earthquakes in the islands are rare, San Juan County is smack in the middle of some of the highest risk quake country anywhere. Being prepared for the eventual catastrophic earthquake is a basic responsibility of every resident, business, and organization. A…
County Council sets October 6 public hearing for Wildlife Protection Ordinance
LWVSJ Observer Corps summary of San Juan County Council Regular Meeting, August 25, 2026 . Council discussed an op/ed letter to the community about the risks of increased oil tanker traffic and how to coordinate statements with other concerned entities. Auditor…
IOSA Returns to PRC Status to PRC Status
Islands’ Oil Spill Association is officially back in Primary Response Contractor status with the Washington State Department of Ecology. That designation means Ecology has certified IOSA to lead specific categories of work here in San Juan County: tactical field…
Proposals sought for purchase of 40 acres of farmland property
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is currently under contract to purchase the 122-acre property at 652 Halvorsen Road on San Juan Island. The Land Bank proposes to sell the easternmost 40 acres of the farmland property and will concurrently purchase the adjoining…
San Juan County Council approves construction yard on Shaw Island
LWVSJ Observer Corps*: San Juan County Council, August 4, 2026 meeting on Shaw Island. San Juan County Council convened on August 4, at 10:33 am at the Shaw Community Center on Shaw Island. Councilmember Fuller’s absence was excused. The Council resumed a public…
San Juan County Council considering options to keep Eastsound Village Green open
LWVSJ Observer Corps: summary of the San Juan County Council Regular Meeting July 28,2026 meeting. Council approved a letter to the community regarding recent hate speech and another to Governor Ferguson regarding increased risk of shipping accidents and spills from…
How to find local food
Interested in local food? Find local food at farm stands, farmers markets, co-op markets, restaurants, grocery stores, food banks, by using the map at EatLocalFirst
County Council learns about new sales tax and property tax options
LWVSJ Observer Corps* summary of the: San Juan County Council, July 14, 2026 meeting. Public Access Time: residents deplored a swastika recently painted on San Juan Island; supported the SJC Public Works Department on Shaw Island; and supported the Environmental…