In my life and experience of motherhood, I’ve come to realize that…
For those who do not drive or have access to a vehicle,…
Island Primary Care — Orcas is officially serving patients. A ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Our front-page coverage last week on the local economy explained that while…
At the tail end of 2020, San Juan County began holding its…
Albert Strasser was inspired to write a children’s book while living in…
The days are longer, bulbs are pushing up through the dirt and…
As members of isolated communities that endure dark nights and grey skies…
Some very lucky dogs from the Lone Star state are now forever…
The Islands’ Sounder sat down with San Juan County Councilmember Cindy Wolf…
Those who have been advocating for a vacation rental moratorium celebrated on…
As the pandemic marches on, businesses’ bottom lines are shrinking. And your…
It has become a tradition here at the Journal and the Sounder…
For many islanders, summer in the San Juans was marked by a…
For more than 30 years, San Juan County residents in the last…
It may have been a virtual debate, but plenty of issues were…
“San Juan County is the safest in the state.”
A number of tenants had been couch surfing or were homeless.
Economically, socially, physically and environmentally — people are feeling pushed to their limits.
Newspaper staff will be spending the next few months working on three special sections.
Quinn Bailey has released his first book of poetry, “The Currents of the World.”
Once a case of COVID-19 is identified, one of the best tools…
Living in the San Juan Islands, you’d never know that being left-handed…
It may be an oversimplification to say that our communities are becoming…
For long-time islanders, the size and format of this week’s edition will…
The county has nearly tripled its emergency rental assistance contribution to resource…
San Juan County is still ranked as one of the safest counties…
In a few short weeks, our world has changed. It’s starting to…
Dimitri Stankevich, executive director at Orcas Center and an emergency medical technician…
The only constant in life is change. It’s why humans are so…
Never before have so many readers thanked us for providing critical information…
As islanders, it can be unsettling when the “outside world” comes slipping…
Martin Soto-Guillen, 47, of San Juan Island has been charged with three…
What began as a mild apprehension has escalated into a buzz of…
Matthew Allen Cowell, 34, of Friday Harbor, was charged with multiple drug-related…
Women have played a critical role in American history, and since 1981…
Omar Guillen, 19, of San Juan Island has been charged with two…
February isn’t just a time to celebrate love for the humans in…
A pilot program for those needing substance or mental health assistance is…
