1. 2018 San Juan County Fair Poster_Grace Brown Kris Brown

    The San Juan County Fair


    is the largest event in the islands! Local exhibits, agricultural demonstrations, animals, carnival rides, regional music and more!  The Fair is sure to be “rockin’” this year!  Enjoy performances by acrobats, magicians, musicians, Trashion Fashion, Fair Feud, Scarecrow Contest, food & more! For more information on daily events & admission please visit www.sjcfair.org.  See you this August 15-18, 2018!
  1. News Flash
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  1. Air quality affected by wildfire smoke

    Air monitors in our region today are reporting ‘unhealthy’ levels of particulate matter in the air due to wildfire smoke, largely from fires burning in British Columbia. Read on...

  2. Auditor Seeks Writers of Arguments Against Two Local Measures

    Two local measures will go to the voters in November: a property tax levy for Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, and a county-wide real estate excise tax for affordable housing. The Auditor is seeking writers of arguments against either measure. Read on...

  3. Orcas IED

    There is understandable and significant concern throughout the islands following the discovery on Monday of an improvised explosive device (IED) on the San Juan County Land Bank Turtleback Mountain Preserve property on Orcas Island. Read on...

  4. Draft Lopez Village Subarea Plan Information

    Staff will brief the County Council and Planning Commission on the Draft Lopez Village Plan August 17, 2017 at joint meeting. It will be live-streamed for on-line viewing. Read on...

  5. Aug. 17 Joint County Council and Planning Commission Meeting

    The Planning Commission and County Council will have a special joint public hearing and meeting on August 17. The public hearing will regard a draft ordinance amending the SMP and the meeting will include briefings on Comprehensive Plan updates. Read on...

  6. 2018 Fairgrounds Master Plan - Take the Survey!

    Did you miss us at the pop-up workshops on the Fairgrounds Master Plan development? You still have time to share your perspective using the project’s online survey. Read on...

  7. San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide

    Go Slow. Breathe Deep. Come see the Beauty of Place. Feel the Breeze and the Warmth of the Sun. Listen for the Birds and Blow of Whales. Smell all the Wildflowers. Relax, you are on Island Time now. Enjoy. Read on...

  8. Campfire ban at Shaw County Park; exercise caution in other parks

    Effective at noon on July 24, the County Fire Marshal's office has raised the fire precaution level from moderate to high. For the full story, please read the article linked below. Read on...
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