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Part-time SJ Island resident missing after plane crash off California coast

Tony Cipolla of the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's office said that unidentified human remains and a wallet with…

Mona Mary (Strahota) Illig: Nov. 25

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Mona Mary (Strahota) Illig: Nov. 25, 1927—Jan, 2, 2014 | Passages

In 1998 Russ and Mona Illig moved to beautiful San Juan Island. She was an avid bridge player…

Letters to the Editor

Poor excuse for officers’ excess | Letters

In both cases statements like, “I didn’t make the laws, but it is my duty to enforce them”…

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Program gives islanders first shot at campsite reservations at county parks

The popular County Parks program offers residents a chance to make prime-time summer camping reservations between Jan. 13…

Friday Harbor's Dylan DeMaris scans the court for an open teammate in the Wolverines win at home

Sports

Wolverines top Meridian in lopsided win; 51-26 | Boys basketball

Points proved hard to come by for the Trojans. The Wolverines grabbed an early advantage by outscoring Meridian…

Letters to the Editor

Bridging the gap; ‘Yes’ on M&O levy | Letters

We are asking you to approve this levy again. Please join me in voting “YES” for our award…

A Sheriff's deputy and patrol car reroute traffic at the intersection of Reed and Second streets in mid-afternoon

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Through the lens: ‘Suspicious’ fire extinguisher removed by hand

Authorities opted for a low-tech solution, removing an abandoned and "suspicious" fire extinguisher by hand from a Second…

Letters to the Editor

All my thanks for heartfelt support | Letters

To all the thoughtful people who sent cards, flowers, food, offers of help, and words of comfort, in…

Letters to the Editor

Impressed by this reporter’s stories | Letters

With controversy the primary star in 2013, it has been refreshing to read features by Steve Wehrly these…

Letters to the Editor

Three cheers for the Thrift House | Letters

Treasures galore, good and honest pricing, and the best use of all of our island stuff being reused,…

Opinion

Kudos and Concerns | Editorial

While we’re waving a green flag for the DVR program, we want to raise an orange caution flag…

Students study in the career counseling college center at Friday Harbor High School. The center is a target  for a  nearly $10

Opinion

Student success demands support | As I See It

The M & O levy provides 20 percent of the district’s budget; let’s renew it

Opinion

Unfair advantage at work in the skies | As I See It

Does EMS dispatch favor Island Air ambulance service over Airlift NW?