News
Two new COVID cases in San Juan County
Two new cases of COVID were added to the San Juan County Case Count website as of Dec.…
News
New COVID cases bring county count to 63
There have now been 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the San Juan Islands. Three cases were…
News
Now is a crucial time to stop the spread of COVID
COVID-19 cases are rising — globally, nationally, in the state and in the county.
News
A food bank for all islanders
More than 100 turkeys await families in need at the Friday Harbor Food Bank.
News
Woman sentenced for hitting flagger
The woman who struck a Friday Harbor flagger in October 2018 was sentenced to 15 days of work…
News
Hospital district opposes hospice sale
The hospital district is seeking to stop the sale of Hospice of the Northwest to a for-profit corporation.…
News
San Juan County a priority in state’s forest plan
The San Juan Islands are heavily and densely forested. Because of this, the state Department of Natural Resources…
Opinion
Keep Hospice of the Northwest locally owned | Editorial
As the San Juans actively seek solutions to long-term care for seniors to age in place, on the…
News
Minney and Wolf win council election
Christine Minney and Cindy Wolf won the November 2020 election to represent San Juan and Orcas islands on…
Opinion
Island papers win awards from state newspaper association
In early October, the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association announced the winners of its 133 annual Better Newspaper Contest.…
News
Woman charged with hitting a flagger with car in 2018 to be sentenced
Nearly two years after a Friday Harbor flagger was struck by a car in 2018, a woman has…
Life
Moving body, soul and mind
Heather Briann has been teaching body movement for more than a decade, and two years ago, she opened…
Life
Margie Smith, providing security for your home when you’re away
When you’re away from your San Juan Island home, who watches to ensure its safety and security?