Life
‘The Disputed Islands’ takes a new look at history
Like generations of islanders before him, Boyd Pratt was working on his and his wife’s farm. Pratt, as…
News
Town and County debate water – again
For the hundred years that the San Juan County Fair has existed, it has used some water from…
Business
Television news and radio come live to Friday Harbor
Located conveniently across the street from the courthouse inside the Mason building, lights and cameras are ready for…
News
Samish ferry stops and assists boat in distress
Saturday, March 9, while winds reached between 20-30 knots, the Samish ferry, on its way to Anacortes and…
Sports
Golfers predicted to head to state
The team is destined to make it to state this year, coach Jack Rice said. The question is,…
Sports
Wolverines’ girls’ fastpitch team will be a batting force
The team this year is 26 players strong with a mix of new and returning players, according to…
Sports
Boys Baseball starts a new era with new coaches and young players
Jonathan Smith is stepping into the coaching position this year. After decades of heading up the boy’s baseball…
News
With island demographics changing – are prenatal services being met?
In an island community, babies being born in the ferry line or on ferries has made the news.…
Business
Friday Harbor welcomes one new gallery and one new gallery owner
The Friday Harbor Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new galleries with back-to-back ribbon cuttings Feb. 2.
News
Lopez man charged with harassment to kill and trespassing
William E. Rawson, 43, of Lopez Island, was charged with harassment to kill and trespassing on Jan. 23…
News
Hospital District 1 releases “A Year in Review”
From staffing, facility upgrades, staff training and working to access Medicaid beds at Village at the Harbor, 2023…
News
Code enforcement as a process toward compliance
As reports of permit backlogs from the San Juan County Community Planning and Development Department continue, so do…
Opinion
The backstory of Valentine’s Day
There are many legends of how Valentine’s Day began. There are several Saint Valentines, each ending in his…