Life
San Juan Islanders reflect on Joyce Sobel’s life of community service
Passionate about assisting children and families, Joyce Sobel was a quiet leader throughout the islands for the last…
News
Soroptimists win 24th annual Knowledge Bowl
Local service clubs competed against Friday Harbor middle school and high school students for the 24th annual Knowledge…
News
Dolores Huerta discusses documentary on her life of activism
She was beaten by the San Francisco police so badly during a protest in 1988, that she was…
Life
The underground world of trees
Recent scientific findings about trees are turning forestry on its head, according to Suzanne Simard, who studied forests…
Sports
Girls’ basketball faces Sequim
The Wolverines girls basketball team fought hard but lost in a nail-biting game against Sequim on Saturday, Jan.…
News
Islanders join Women’s March in Friday Harbor
During a weekend full of power outages, wind and rain, approximately 1,000 islanders attended the second annual Women’s…
Life
Logan Long is the first San Juan County baby of 2018
Born at 7:40 p.m., Jan. 10, Logan Olivia Long was the first baby born in San Juan County…
Life
British humor comes to the San Juan Community Theatre: “Noises Off”
A play within a play is the plot for “Noises Off,” a fast-paced tale packed with British wit…
Life
Friday Harbor High Schooler Lili Light speaks to Stanford class
Lili Light, a Friday Harbor High School student whose cerebral palsy complicates speech, fearlessly spoke in front of…
News
Loring sworn in as San Juan County Superior Court Judge
After seven years of service as San Juan County Superior Court judge, Donald Eaton stepped down and Katie…
News
Friday Harbor Airport forest slated for clearcut
Eleven acres south of the Friday Harbor Airport runway, including wetland areas and walking trails, will be clearcut…
Life
Island Rec’s New Year’s Eve tradition continues
The excitement, sparkle, glamour, and glitter of New Year’s Eve has often been equated with drinking and the…
Life
Town of Friday Harbor honors Mayor Lacher
Town hall was packed with well-wishers on Dec. 21, in honor of Mayor Carrie Lacher, who, after eight…