News
Friday Harbor Grange wants to save Community Treasures
San Juan County could lose two nonprofits in 2017 — Friday Harbor Grange No. 225 and Community Treasures.…
News
Orca from Salish Sea found dead in Canada
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, an orca, who partially lived in the Salish Sea, was found deceased off the…
News
OPALCO rates increased, but rate review set to start early
The OPALCO board approved a 5 percent rate increase in 2017 in a 5-1 vote at the Dec.…
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Commissioner regretful, but Wheeler not reinstated
More than a month into a heated debate about the elimination of a port position, a port commissioner…
News
Long legal battle over pot farm settled
Four years after the first filing of a lawsuit over a private road, a financial settlement was reached…
News
Small OPALCO meeting turnout, big concerns discussed
At an informal public meeting with OPALCO members and the board, one islander voiced concerns based on what…
News
Vaccinated SJI children contract whooping cough
Three San Juan Island children, between the ages of 9 and 14, contracted pertussis, or whooping cough, but…
News
Ribbon cutting celebrates Tucker Avenue sidewalks, bike lanes
It’s a little safer to walk and bike along on Tucker Avenue, now that sidewalks and bike lanes…
Life
The first snow of winter dusts the island
The images capture the first dusting of snow on Dec. 9 in Friday Harbor.
Life
“Nutcracker” ballet offers its own Land of Sweets
When the lights are dimmed and the recorded strings are bowed, Clara and her friends will start their…
News
Spring Street lot sold
On Nov. 9, the lot at 330 Spring Street was sold for $2 million to a Seattle firm.…
Sports
New blood to boost girls basketball
It’s a whole new ballgame for the Friday Harbor High School girls varsity basketball team, with only one…
Sports
Boys basketball ready to defend 2015 district win
After winning the 2B district last year and placing second in the Northwest 2B/1B League tournament, the Wolverines…