Letters to the Editor
Deputy deserves apology for hasty conclusions | Letters
I’d like to apologize to Deputy Menjivar for jumping to conclusions upon hearing the first reports of the…
Letters to the Editor
Good bunch at risk from one bad apple | Letters
Our peaceful island community is well-served by the rest of the Sheriff’s Office employees and I have had…
News
Bill seeks better compliance with state ‘open-records’ act
Would the public benefit if government officials and employees attended "open-records" class 101? More than one lawmaker in…
News
Orcas man accused of armed home invasion faces three felonies
According to prosecutors, Bradley Stoner, 25, wore a black hooded sweatshirt and a red bandana that covered his…
News
Island Rec to commemorate MLK Day in weed removal party
In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr., Island Rec declares that "We shall overcome" the blackberries, fennel…
News
Trails, parks, plans, and pizza; NPS plots future of recreation at Mitchell Hill/Wescott Bay
Islanders can talk about parks and trails, and enjoy freshly baked pizza as part of a Mitchell Hill…
Life
PeaceHealth picks Howell-Adams to create ‘Heritage Mural’ for Bellingham hospital
After viewing the Heritage Mural at San Juan Island's Peace Island Medical Center, created and installed by Howell-Adams,…
News
Engagement: Guard & Markel
Both Melissa and Blake recently graduated with masters degrees in biomedical sciences. Melissa is currently in her first…
News
Demolition of Spring Street Landing building to begin Jan. 21
A total of 28 construction dumpsters will be needed to haul away the charred remains of Downriggers restaurant…
News
Relocation to FH Center tops agenda at US Customs Friday meeting
The meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 1 p.m. at the Mullis Street Fire Station,…
Obituaries
Margaret Ann King
Margaret Ann ‘Maggie’ King March 31, 1929 — January 17, 2014 Margaret Ann “Maggie” King, 84 years young,…
News
Carter Avenue ballfields construction on the fast track?
The board of directors of San Juan Island school district will meet in special session Friday to consider…
Life
Road map to living well with diabetes | Guest Column
"On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes" is a free program open to all persons with pre-diabetes…