The San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office announced yesterday that the county’s fire danger rating has been increased from moderate to high. Recreational campfires 3′ x 3′ in size, in a contained fire pit or ring, are still allowed — but it’s now especially important to fully extinguish your campfire when finished. The Fire Marshal  Continue Reading

At 5 p.m. this evening, seven members of the San Juan Canoe & Kayak Club shoved off from the beach at Shipyard Cove in Hawaiian-style outrigger canoes full of camping gear, bound for Shaw Island County Park – the starting point for tomorrow’s Round Shaw Race. “It’s a race for human-powered craft,” says David Halpern,  Continue Reading

It was tough heading to or from the island yesterday evening, as all sailings for the M/V Samish were cancelled from the 4:45 p.m. Anacortes departure onward. The image above is the view from the upper waiting lanes at 8:45 p.m., about 15 minutes before the arrival of the late-running boat that was diverted from  Continue Reading

It’s primary election day. If you haven’t already returned your ballot, place it in the drop box at the Elections Office (55 Second St.) or across the street in front of the Courthouse by 8 p.m. Alchemy Art Center still has a few spaces left for its beginner wheel throwing class, which starts this Thursday  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. The meeting includes a public hearing accepting testimony about the County’s Annual Docket process and requests. Items up for discussion or action include: Approve a resolution providing for the submission to the voters of San Juan County a  Continue Reading