ATF Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Explosives Placed on Orcas Island in San Juan County Read on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...