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Baby killer whale, first in two years, goes missing, presumed dead
The Center for Whale Research confirmed that the baby, L-120, first identified Sept. 6 off the west side…
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Group claims imperiled animals get short shrift, seek support for animal control officer
Citing indifference of local law enforcement in cases of possible animal abuse, the Animal Task Force called on…
Opinion
Let’s hear from you | Editorial
Will ferry travel be more convenient with a reservation system in place? Are you well-served by your public…
News
Money matters energize election
With three contested county office races, including sheriff, and no fewer than six local property tax or bond…
Sports
Friday Harbor topples Loggers in a rout; 43-6
With a decisive win over Darrington, the Wolverines (2-1) will have momentum on their side when they face…
News
Work crew vanishing act prompts 17-month sentence | Crime Brief
Robert Thomas Speers was assigned to work crew as part of a sentence handed down for violating court…
News
Lack of supply puts delay on pot shop debut
If you’re looking to score some weed in the San Juan Islands, legally, that is, don’t hold your…
Sports
Size, experience on their side | Fall Sports Preview Boys’ Soccer
With experience, size, numbers (30 players turned out for the team) and perhaps the most well-conditioned squad in…
Sports
Battle-tested, ready to soar | Fall Sports Preview Girls’ Volleyball
First-year coach Nadine Varsovia has about a dozen players on the junior varsity squad who, with a little…
Sports
Game, set, no more match? | Fall Sports Preview Boys’ Tennis
On the eve of competition, prospective opponents shied away from putting the Wolverines on their calendar because of…
News
Mystery surrounds discovery of body at Moran State Park
A Texas driver's license provides local authorities with a clue, but "extensive" decay will delay identification of a…
News
Acclaimed film director, Andrew McLaglen, dead at 94
Born into a theatrical family with a rich cinematic history, Andrew V. McLaglen became a film industry luminary…
News
American Legion Post 163 files suit over mural decision by Friday Harbor Town Council
The Friday Harbor Town Council may have expected to see a second attempt at creating a very large…