News
Tasty trio on display at Brann Cabin Bake-Off
Blend together a healthy dose of history, a slice of mouth-watering pie, the spectacular scenery of the westside…
News
Clerk of the Court? Race is on; Vejvoda tosses hat into ring
San Juan Island's Nancy Vejvoda is seeking election to the office of San Juan County Clerk. She will…
Letters to the Editor
No monopoly on ‘Common Sense’ | Letters
It was considered profound in the 1950s when the comic page character Pogo said, “We have met the…
News
Islands’ chapter of Special Olympics tees-up golf team
Signups for this summer's golf team is Tuesday, May 13, at Friday Harbor's Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley. Practice…
News
Roy Hiroshi Matsumoto: 1913—2014 | Passages
His was a familiar face in Friday Harbor, and he had many friends from all walks of life.…
Letters to the Editor
Support meant a lot; stay engaged | Letters
We members are very lucky to have an informed, independent individual so devoted to learning not only what…
Opinion
Banded together against collapse of ‘common sense’ | Guest Column
When there is no clear reason (nexus) for imposing very limiting non-sensical regulations upon a landowner and logic…
Life
What’s the buzz? Bee-friendly gardens in focus
Find out how to make your farm or garden habitat-friendly for pollinators and how to attract them to…
News
Retirement beckons for town treasurer
A 30-year town employee, Wendy Picinich holds the elected position of town treasurer and is also employed by…
News
Ready, set… file: the how-to’s for a run at public office
The county elections office will accept online candidate filings from 9 a.m. Monday, May 12, through 4 p.m.,…
Obituaries
Verna Eshelman
Verna Clare Bloom Eshelman October 22, 1930 — May 4, 2014 Verna Clare Bloom Eshelman, 83, wife, mother,…
Life
Tide Bites: a look into research at Friday Harbor Labs | Guest Column
The uncertain world of barnacles in the San Juans is featured in the latest installment of "Tide Bites,"…
News
Be prepared: countywide power outage May 8-9, midnight to 7 a.m.
To be prepared for the outage, OPALCO recommends turning off sensitive electronics and equipment at the surge protector,…