Life
First baby of the year: Callahan Hargrove
Callahan Argene Hargrove isn’t just the first San Juan Island baby of 2026; he’s also the firstborn of…
News
Two bodies found in San Juan County waters
San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter confirmed that two bodies, a male and a female, were pulled from…
News
250 pieces of stolen mail to be returned
San Juan Islanders have been complaining of mail theft this month near Sutton Road, Point Caution area, Hannah…
News
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds; first HPAI-related human death recorded in Washington
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds; first HPAI-related human death recorded in Washington
News
Mayor Jackson exonerated from animal abuse charges
Editor’s note: a previous version named Amy Vira as the second prosecutor. The State of Washington was represented…
News
SNAP limbo impacts islanders
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits nationwide have been impacted by the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S.…
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
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,…