San Juans offer support, reminder islands are open for business after I-5 bridge collapse
Read a press release from the Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan County about the I-5 bridge collapse, Memorial Day weekend in the islands, and best routes to get here.
Inspired by your support, we'll pay it forward | Letters
And interwoven with your many talents is an altruistic spirit that can lift up and carry a family during the toughest of times. It is a rare and special gift our town has.
Edward Frederick Carlberg, Jr.: 1922—2013 | Passages
Upon his retirement, Ed and Betty moved to the west side of San Juan Island and built their dream home, just the two of them, from the foundations up. They enjoyed frequent vacations to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and South Pacific.
Bypass for I-5 bridge collapse; alternative routes to San Juans available
Alternatives routes are well marked and easy to follow to get from I-5 to the Anacortes ferry terminal and the San Juan Islands for the Memorial Day weekend.
I-5 Skagit River bridge collapses; three injured, two rescued from water, plan for delays
The northern most section of the I-5 bridge spanning the Skagit River collapsed Thursday, shortly before 7 p.m., hurtling several cars and people into the water. Click on this article for an up to date report by Journal sister paper, The Everett Daily Herald.
Morris wireless bill signed into law
House Bill 1183, sponsored by state Rep. Jess Morris, 40th District, updates Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act review process regarding wireless structures, exempting those that are constructed atop existing buildings and commercial or industrial areas.
Job well done in Olympia? Apparently so | Editorial
Following just a few short months after the Deep Sea fiasco in Penn Cove, legislation passed this session will help local governments and ports deal with abandoned and derelict vessels, to the benefit of the bays and water of the San Juan archipelago.
Council selects Enumclaw administrator for county manager post | Update
Thomas has been city administrator of the city of Enumclaw, population 10,669, Wash., since 2010. Before that, he was director of the city's Department of Community and Economic Development for five years.
Golf Classic features familiar faces
Several celebs to make their debut at annual fundraiser, including King 5 News' Jesse Jones, and King 5 colleague Meghan Black
San Juan Island's Mulligan resigns from OPALCO board
Although no final decision has been made, the board previously backed the broadband initiative as a means to enhance its electricity delivery through “Smart Grid” technology, better conserve energy use, and boost communication capability of emergency service.
Summer special: 2-for-1 on SJI Scenic Byway Bus
Explore the San Juan Islands for half the price by signing up for a free companion pass ($15 value) on the Scenic Byway bus
