BREAKING: Structure fire on Orcas Island extinguished – No injuries
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BREAKING: Structure fire on Orcas Island extinguished – No injuries

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:01 p.m.by Jeff Noedel A structure fire at 101 Trail Horse Rd. has been extinguished by fire personnel, according to San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter. “The house has been turned back over to the homeowners,” the Sheriff added. 2

READY TO SERVE:  McVeigh & Paulsen take oath of office for imminent County Council positions
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READY TO SERVE: McVeigh & Paulsen take oath of office for imminent County Council positions

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.by Jeff Noedelphotos by Ed Andrews When the fireworks start popping at midnight tomorrow night, two new San Juan County Council members assume office. But they took their oaths of office this morning at 9:00 a.m. Washington State law allows for the oath of office for county officials to…

County postpones OPALCO Bailer Hill solar microgrid hearing again
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County postpones OPALCO Bailer Hill solar microgrid hearing again

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT San Juan County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) is postponing the public hearing examiner meeting (previously scheduled for Dec. 18) for OPALCO’s Bailer Hill micro-grid and battery installation project while waiting for additional information. The future hearing examiner meeting date is to…

LAST LARGE BATCH OF VOTES COUNTED: Paulsen wins Council District 2
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LAST LARGE BATCH OF VOTES COUNTED: Paulsen wins Council District 2

ORIGINAL: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 @ 8:30 p.m.UPDATE 1: Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 9:25 a.m.UPDATE 2: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. With approximately 100 votes to be counted between now and November 25, a complete picture of the November 5 local elections are in focus. The final totals, including the anticipated 100…