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Friday, November 13, 2026

San Juan County

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Population

18,4782024

Similar to communities in Washington

Household income

$84,8002024

Similar to communities in Washington

Home value

$799,2002024

More favorable than communities in Washington

Unemployment

3.1%2026

More favorable than communities in Washington

Violent crime

492023

More favorable than communities in Washington

Work from home

22.7%2024

Higher than communities in Washington

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Afterglow Appeal

Hearing examiner hears dispute over alleged disturbance of shell midden at Afterglow Drive

A San Juan County stop‑work order for Afterglow II LLC prompted contested testimony: county archaeologist cited shoveled middens and photos; the property owner said work was routine cleanup and not intended to alter grade. The examiner left the record open for evidence and briefing.

San Juan County — Oct 28, 2026

Hearing examiner holds record open and sets written briefing deadline in Afterglow appeal

Oct 28, 2026

County staff recommends approval for new Harbor Propane storage site at Cattle Point Road

Oct 28, 2026

Port of Friday Harbor shoreline permit hearing continued to November (or December)

Oct 28, 2026

New RH LLC seeks to cut recorded open-space requirement; staff withholds recommendation on plat alteration

Oct 28, 2026

Critical Areas Buffers

Lopez Village committee asks county to hold off on tougher freshwater buffers until impacts are assessed

Oct 27, 2026

Mapping And Parcel Analysis

Committee asks staff to add habitat, sidewalks and parking layers to Lopez Village map

Oct 27, 2026

Boundary Modification

Committee approves routine boundary-line modification for two parcels

Oct 27, 2026

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What stands out in San Juan County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare San Juan County with communities in Washington or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, San Juan County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on adults without health insurance.

100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Oct 28Hearing ExaminerItem continued; no substantive hearing held today.Oct 27Lopez Village Planning Review CommitteeApprove boundary line modification (voice vote).Oct 26County Council Work Session Meeting$25,000 partial award approved for Housing on the Commons (Waldron)Oct 21Board of HealthAdopted revised environmental health fee schedule, effective 01/01/2027.

More coverage

Committee recommends sewer district proceed with planned wetland reconstruction

Oct 27, 2026

Committee approves Weeks Point shoreline exemption; members praise beach improvement

Oct 27, 2026

Council delays reopening vacation‑rental permit window until fee study completes

Oct 26, 2026

San Juan County Council approves major HOME Fund awards for Lees Landing, Pea Patch; $25,000 set aside for Waldron

Oct 26, 2026