News
Friday Harbor man detained by ICE has criminal charges dropped
Guilherme Silva, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement near his home in Friday Harbor in July…
News
School board race heats up
The school board director election on San Juan Island is one of the few contested races on the…
News
Mayor Ray Jackson found not guilty in animal cruelty case
Town of Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson was found not guilty of animal cruelty charges on Friday, Oct.…
Opinion
Small town newspaper an antidote to the doomscroll?
I know I’m not alone in feeling untethered recently. With the deluge of AI, burner accounts, filters, fillers,…
News
Friday Harbor Port director shares Cannery purchase goals and plans
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission announced last week the purchase of the JJ Theodore Cannery building and…
Life
Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on the Samish
“Baby boy born!” came the announcement over the intercom on the Washington State Ferry, Samish, on Aug. 6,…
News
Multiple cougar sightings on San Juan
Mountain lions have been the talk of the island this week after two unverified sightings were reported near…
News
San Juan Island man detained by ICE has been charged wiht sex offenses
Guilherme Silva, a 35-year-old Friday Harbor man detained by ICE on July 11, has been arrested by Homeland…
News
Mayoral candidate profile: Emilio Santiago
Local archaeologist and cartographer Emilio Santiago is bringing a colorful perspective and vibrant energy to the mayoral election…
News
Mayoral candidate profile: Evan Perrollaz
Mayor Candidate Evan Perrollaz sees what the issues are in Friday Harbor and plans to use his 30…
News
Mayoral candidate profile: Mayor Ray Jackson
Current Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson is proud of the work he has done for the community over…
News
Fact check Friday
Fake News Friday is a series from the Journal’s social media accounts where we fact-check island rumors submitted…
Life
The Capybara BARK Ranger
Local celebrity Antonio the Capybara became the island’s newest BARK ranger on June 28 during the Animal Protection…