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Paul Ahart tests one of the headlights he sells at Island Bicycles.

Life

Veteran cyclists advocate ‘watchful’ winter rides

As the dark months of winter set in, it’s not only important for drivers to be more aware…

Joe Wheeler

News

Step one in Spring Street Landing revamp: build new seawall

Because much of the work needs to be done at seafloor level, Carlson and crew need to take…

Dance of the Elders

Opinion

On the outside: looking into a culture | Reporter’s notebook

Customary Mexican music rings through the streets. Wooden clogs and canes stomp and tap the blacktop. Girls twirl…

Artists and admirers gathered for the opening reception of 'Unveiled: The Best of IMA's Artist Registry

Life

New art museum ‘unveiled’ in Friday Harbor

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art opened its doors for the first time Fri., Dec. 5, with…

Reflecting on the WSF ferry reservation system.

Opinion

My grumbles with the WSF reservation system | Reporter’s notebook

Although the new ferry reservation system doesn't affect me really at all, I decided to register for an…

From left; Executive Director of the San Juan Historical Museum Kevin Lofftus

News

Museum within a museum; a bold new exhibition

Bold, intricate and creative--the Museum of History and Industry will function as a permanent exhibit, and could put…

A common scene at the weekly contra dances

Life

Community comes together in contra dance

Thirty people filter in from the cold, shedding layers and lining up to tap their toes and dosey…

Jim & Minnie Kynch are the organizers of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. At the Mullis Senior Center this year

News

Community Thanksgiving dinner: toast of the town

"This is different than having a soup kitchen thanksgiving," Community Dinner organizer Jim Kynch said. "It's a community…

Born and raised on the North Fork of Long Island

Life

Island holidays: the ‘hull’ truth | Reporter’s Notebook

Such is life when outfitting a boat, most of your money and time goes into it.

San Juan Island Food Co-op members shop for local produce

Life

And it keeps on growing: four years after moving to larger space Co-op will expand again

Nearly four years since the doors opened on Mullis Street and it’s time to expand again. A volunteer…

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the San Juan Journal.

News

Savor the holiday weekend in San Juan style

With the long weekend there are plenty of holiday themed activities on the home front. Islanders share what…

News

Survey results are in, Friday Harbor ‘branding’ project moves forward

The branding committee, made up of community members, business owners and town council members, is studying the 608…

The winning filmmakers discuss their film 'Searching for Green

Life

Young Filmmakers Project, spotlight on student films at the FHFF

Films were submitted by young filmmakers in San Juan County and Anacortes. Prior to the showcase, a panel…