News
Eastsound gets a broadband upgrade, Friday Harbor is next on the list
Living on an island has its advantages. But sometimes there are disadvantages, and internet connection and speed are…
News
Q&A with councilman Rick Hughes on the county’s 2015 success, struggles and goals for 2016
Journal reporter Heather Spaulding sat down with San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes, District 2, to discuss last…
Opinion
To the New Year – thoughts on mental health, sorrow and addiction | Opinion
With the new year here, it is good to reflect on the past year. The word “reflect” is…
News
Community Treasure’s case against county still under review
The case brought against the county by Community Treasures is still under review by Judge Eaton after an…
News
A word from Hospital Commissioner Monica Harrington
I have a lot of ideas for what I want to dive into, but of course also want…
News
Council to hold special meetings on Shoreline Master Plan | Updated
San Juan County Council is expanding public participation in the Shoreline Master Plan update. Islanders will be holding…
News
Coast Guard prepares for crabbing season on west coast
There are an estimated 225 Washington permitted vessels expected to participate in crabbing and an estimated 425 Oregon…
Life
Rare chamber music coming from Germany to San Juan Islands
Johann Sebastian Bach walked for days to hear the organist at the Marienkirche in Lubeck, Germany. Islanders need…
Opinion
Renew our Capital Projects and Technology Levy this February
I encourage you to support public education and ensure the right to a quality education is not a…
Letters to the Editor
Vote for the school levy, our kids need it | Letters
Basic education funding provided by the state of Washington is no longer sufficient to fully fund school district…
Letters to the Editor
“Best in health?” Don’t get cocky | Letters
We still have a long way to go before we can be smitten with ourselves.
News
Nominations for local good steward must be in by end of the month
Each year the Stewardship Network of the San Juans presents Good Steward Awards to islanders, and we need…
News
Flight operations out of Whidbey Island scheduled for the next few days
The practice tempo is driven by the Fleet Replacement Squadron student training curriculum and pre-deployment carrier EA-18G Growler…