Opinion
Are you being abused? | Editorial
Our local domestic violence and sexual assault agency has seen a surge of cases in the past few…
News
Councilman Hughes talks ferries
The Washington State Legislature starts its 2020 session the first week in January.
Opinion
Enjoy our islands’ fall bounty | Editorial
Our communities have breathed a collective sigh of relief now that the crazy summer months are over and…
Opinion
How to care for a turtle | Editorial
We received a flurry of complaints from islanders after a carnival game at the county fair began giving…
Life
Dogs find homes after story in Islands’ Sounder | One still available
Two animals highlighted in the July 31 Sounder story “Dogs rescued from Asia in need of forever homes”…
News
Two Orcas teens arrested for alcohol possession
Two intoxicated juveniles heading home from Friday Harbor to Orcas Island were arrested at the ferry terminal, causing…
News
Friday Harbor man accused of assaulting a deputy
Mark Andrew MacDonald, 55, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with assault in the third degree against a…
Opinion
San Juan County Fair: Cultivating a love of community | Editorial
It’s time to get a little dust on your boots, hay in your hair and pie crust on…
Life
Dogs rescued from Asia in need of forever homes
For Tracy Harachi, a desire to help elephants in Asia led to another passion: rescuing dogs.
News
Council denies petition to put Decatur fire district on ballot
After two hours of testimony, the San Juan County Council voted unanimously against a petition that would have…
News
Melendez-Lopez charged with burglary and assault
Humberto Melendez-Lopez, 41, of San Juan Island, has been charged with residential burglary and assault – violation of…
News
Lum family to lease Coffelt Farm Preserve
A longtime Orcas family is breathing life back into a beloved island treasure.
News
The great Orcas emu rescue
Tish Knapp awoke on Thursday, June 27 to find her two 1-year-old emus missing after strong winds had…