Life
Ways to keep kids occupied this summer
Rumors of summer’s demise have been greatly exaggerated — there are still activities for kids to get involved…
Life
Library hosts online events
Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phased reopening plan, the library is preparing to safely offer more public services.
Life
COVID crisis brings islanders together
Islanders uniting to assist fellow islanders have provided a bright spot during the COVID epidemic. Immediately following the…
Letters to the Editor
EMS and Fire should merge now | Letter
The SJI Public Hospital District has suspended all efforts to integrate SJI EMS and District 3 Fire, citing…
News
On the hunt for Asian Giant Hornets
To the dismay of local beekeepers, the Asian Giant Hornet has been seen in the region. Growing to…
Life
Local business and high school team up to protect health care workers
A shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 epidemic has prompted innovative thinking worldwide.…
Life
Early childhood development continues amid coronavirus
Parenting can be difficult during the best circumstances, parenting in the midst of a pandemic is even more…
Life
A unique look at surviving a pandemic
In the midst of a pandemic, fighting COVID-19 has often been compared to fighting a war. While there…
Obituaries
Robert V. Nieman|1929-2020
Robert V. Nieman, age 90, died in his home on Friday, April 3 after a week in hospice…
Life
Vote to annex Friday Harbor into fire district postponed
The special election originally scheduled for April 28 has been postponed. The only proposed measure for San Juan…
Life
A snapshot of history
For reasons known only to the Canadian military, in 1932 pilots spent countless hours flying over the San…
Life
‘Jekyll’s Hydes,’ a comedy about acceptance
**UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to coronavirus**