News
Kuetzing named interim EMS chief | Update
With the future of San Juan Island EMS at a crossroads, a familiar face stepped up to take…
News
Investigation finds former Sen. Ranker harassed employee
An independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by former Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, has concluded that he…
News
Kaiser Permanente denies airlift services
Kaiser Permanente denied 20 air ambulance flights from the San Juan Islands in two months, according to the…
Opinion
Airlift insurance is an island necessity | Reporter’s Notebook
With Kaiser Permanente denying claims for emergency air ambulance services, it’s a good time to consider your options…
Life
Senior services says goodbye to Wendy Stephens
Wendy Stephens, who has kept vigil over the islands’ seniors for decades, is retiring from her position with…
Life
SeaDoc Society premieres new web series
What would you do if a sea lion wrapped its mouth around your head? Dr. Joe Gaydos, science…
News
Nick Power accused of campaign finance violations; cleared of two complaints
In the aftermath of the 2018 general election, San Juan County candidates faced campaign complaints.
News
Gov. Inslee says orcas are a priority
The Southern resident orcas are among Gov. Jay Inslee’s top priorities in 2019.
News
Property owner files a legal complaint about vacation rentals
An Orcas man is intending to sue the county, a state agency and his neighbors over vacation rentals.
News
Orca task force is briefed on Washington state budget
Gov. Jay Inslee is committed to saving the Southern resident orca population and has requested more than $1…
News
Sean Hunter pleads guilty to four counts including rape of a child | Update
Sean Michael Hunter, 24, pleaded guilty to four counts on Dec. 31. His sentencing is on Feb. 25,…
News
San Juan County 911 service restored | Update
Communities across the nation were without the ability to call 911 due to a CenturyLink outage in Louisiana,…