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The Samish during its maiden voyage during June.

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Samish back in service after morning of cancelled ferry routes due to needed repairs | Updated

The Samish is back in service with the 2:40pm sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor.

Bystanders watch the tree lighting on Spring and Front Street.

News

Island Lights Festival brings holiday spirit to Friday Harbor | Slideshow

Santa arrived and turned the lights on, followed by more caroling before heading up to Brickworks for chestnuts…

Nutri-West Pacific named Corporate Member of the Year by the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

Nutri-West Pacific named Corporate Member of the Year by the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

– Submitted by Nutri-West Pacific

Opinion

An update from the school district superintendent

– Submitted by San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz

Friday Harbor PTA finds a new way to donate to schools this holiday season

This holiday season at Friday Harbor Elementary School the Parent-Teacher Association is funding excellence through a social media…

Opinion

Taking another look at the council and the Portland Fair controversy | Guest Column

By David Dehlendorf

County pays more than $22K in public records request lawsuit

A Public Records Act lawsuit against San Juan County has been resolved, with the county paying $22,501 plus…

Life

Meet-and-greet with Coast Salish artist Ron Aleck

Meet Coast Salish artist Ron Aleck during a reception scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.…

Opinion

Patty Brightman retires from DVSAS staff manager

After 18 years of service to San Juan County's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Patty Brightman will…

News

Holiday Open House for preservation trust members

The San Juan Preservation Trust cordially invites members to join us for a Holiday Open House Friday, Dec.…

Letters to the Editor

A thank you to the community | Letters

A sincere thank you is due to the participating artisans who made their diligence and professional craft available…

Letters to the Editor

Volunteers make it happen | Letters

A big event does need someone to organize it; but it also does not come together without the…

Letters to the Editor

Disappointed with Shoreline Management Plan actions | Letters

There are people who are extremely disappointed by your rush to approve both the Shoreline Master Plan as…