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SJC Requests Qualifications from Consultants for Human Services Transportation Plan Update
San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in developing Human Services Transportation Plans (HSTP).
County Council Travels to Orcas Island for Upcoming March 24 Meeting
The meeting will be held at the Orcas Island Fire Station Meeting Room.
JURY DUTY: MARCH 16-20, 2026
Did You Know? San Juan County Processes Passport Applications at the Courthouse
Weekly appointments and online tools make it easy to update your information here in San Juan County!
March Turtleback March Returns!
Celebrate the Equinox and 20 years of conservation hiking up and over Turtleback Mountain.
DRAFT Beaverton Marsh Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan Now Open for Public Comment
Balancing ecological protection and restoration with opportunities for public access in alignment with the Land Bank’s “low-intensity” mandate.
Public Meeting: Limited Deer Hunting Considered for Two Orcas Island Preserves
The collaborative proposal may allow limited opportunities to hunt deer on two Orcas Island preserves: Turtleback Mountain and North Shore. At the community meeting, managers will share details about...
A Message from Council Member Fuller: 'An Honor and a Privilege'
"After much deliberation I have decided I will not be seeking re-election this year," writes Councilmember Fuller. "In the meantime, I will continue working in service to the residents of the County t...
San Juan County Brings Mobile Passport Services to Orcas Island on March 18
Appointments are preferred, so make yours today by calling: 360-378-2163.
2026 San Juan County Point in Time Unhoused Count Results
Annual count showed an increase of unhoused persons in San Juan County from 2025.