Richard Bell photographed the bear in his backyard on May 18 in Hillview Terrace near Friday Harbor. (Richard Bell/contributed photo)

Bear searches the islands for love

While looking for love in all the wrong places, a black bear…

 

Pet of the Week: Chef Chutney

Hello there! My name is Chef Chutney, and I just found a…

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Thank you for helping with Marcia’s bench | Letter

The beautiful basalt bench that was placed at the head of False…

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Can we find common ground? | Letter

In episode 10 of National Geographic’s wonderful series “One Strange Rock,” astronaut…

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American Legion open house

Submitted by Peter DeLorenzi The American Legion Post 163, Friday Harbor will…

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The bear inspects a bird feeder on Orcas (Janice Williams/Contributed photo)

Bear island hops

The black bear that was last seen on Orcas Island, has now…

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Sen. Liz Lovelett visits the San Juans

Sen. Liz Lovelett visited San Juan and Orcas islands for the first…

 

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Sports postseason update

Submitted by the San Juan Island School District Below is the updated…

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Wolverines topple Vikings once again

The Friday Harbor Wolverines fastpitch team trounced the Orcas Island Vikings on…

 

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Obituaries

London Nohl Schutza | July 1, 1996-May 4, 2019

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved…

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Jacqueline Renfro Ross| May 14, 1925-Feb. 8, 2019

Jacqueline Renfro Ross was born May 14, 1925, to John and Irene…

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