Opinion
A story of tsunamis | Editorial
When I lived in Oregon, I was just 80 miles from the tsunami capital of the United States…
News
San Juan County studies potential protected foraging areas for Southern resident orcas
The Southern resident orcas are starving to death. This is not news to anyone, however, providing quiet areas…
News
Forest management solutions in the San Juans
Wildfires are an inconvenience that those living along the West Coast have grown more accustomed to as the…
Life
Bringing chamber music to San Juan Island
For three nights in September, San Juan Islanders can enjoy world-class chamber music without leaving the island. The…
Opinion
As the sun sets on summer, school starts
As the summer nears its end, and the weather starts to cool, children are preparing to return to…
Life
Creating productive marine protected areas
When developing a marine protection area, Anna Metaxas believes that the genetics of species living within that area…
News
Three Southern resident orcas missing, presumed dead
From 76 to 73, the Southern resident orca population officially dropped by nearly 4 percent in the last…
Opinion
Musings on a whale sanctuary | Editorial
I remember the first time I saw an orca, or really, any large aquatic mammal. I was about…
Life
The intellect of the blackfish
Dolphins and whales are highly intelligent beings. Lori Marino believes they don’t belong in tanks at entertainment parks.
News
Abdon sentenced to 6.5 years for vehicular homicide
Tucker Samms Abdon, 34, of Eastsound, was sentenced by Judge Kathryn C. Loring in San Juan County Superior…
News
Port of Friday Harbor addresses allegations
Following the receipt of a formal letter of complaint, the Port of Friday Harbor responded to allegations made…
Opinion
Mullis Center treated unfairly | Editorial
I am an Army brat. I was born in a hospital on an Army base. My father, stepdad…