News
Salish Sea hatcheries to increase salmon stocks
When more buyers want a product, a company will often raise production to meet that demand. Fish hatcheries…
News
Sea snails struggle in the Salish Sea
The Southern resident killer whales aren’t the only species headed toward extinction in the Salish Sea –the pinto…
Opinion
Don’t drink and drive | Reporter’s notebook
In San Juan County, driving while drunk is the No. 1 cause of death on the roadways. Earlier…
News
San Juan County has state’s highest voter turnout
San Juan islanders are the most active voters in the state.
Life
Journal publisher is 2018 ‘Flat Person’ for Orcas Island Community Foundation
Each year, the Orcas Island Community Foundation features a “flat person” as an ambassador for its GiveOrcas.org holiday…
News
Tribes give spoken testimonies against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Four Washington Native American tribes won’t let international borders stop their voices from being heard.
News
San Juan County to consider cyclists, hikers in street designs
Walkers, cyclists and drivers are all critical to San Juan County road planners.
News
Vacation rental crack down in the San Juans
More than 40 people have paid nearly $58,000 in penalties since new vacation rental rules became effective in…
Life
Paul Allen leaves a legacy on the San Juan Islands
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen not only left a substantial impact on the world of home computers, but he…
Life
How women shaped the world | Women in Business
Throughout history there have been women who made great advancements to society, but they’re often forgotten or unacknowledged…
Life
San Juans to glow purple in honor of domestic violence victims
For the month of October, SAFE San Juans hopes to make the islands glow purple in honor of…
News
Canadian Court of Appeals halts Trans Mountain Pipeline
Another legal roadblock was put in the path of the Trans Mountain pipeline in Canada. The Canadian Federal…
News
Task force to save orcas meets in Anacortes
With just 75 Southern resident orcas remaining, a group is taking action to save this endangered species.