News
CRC plan endorsed by SJ County Dems, GOP
On Columbus Day, local political party leaders Michelle Loftus, GOP, and Ron Zee, Democrats, joined hands on the…
News
Islanders go toe to toe in Dist. 3 County Council Race: Rosenfeld
Owner of Friday Harbor Art Studio, two-term incumbent Howie Rosenfeld is seeking reelection in the race for the…
News
Islanders go toe to toe in Dist. 3 County Council Race: Forlenza
Co-owner of the Technology Center Office Building in Friday Harbor, Marc Forlenza is making a first-ever run for…
Letters to the Editor
Pot impairs; vote ‘No’ on I-502 | Letters
We, the Board of Trustees of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition, are writing to express our opposition…
News
Wickman at the helm of ‘Be Chic’
So said Kim Wickman, when asked why she made the move from being an insurance agent at Swanberg…
News
Frances Mary Erickson: 1912 – 2012 | Passages
Frances Mary Erickson, 100, of Friday Harbor, passed away at the Skagit Valley Senior Village in Burlington, Wash.,…
Opinion
Charter in need of change, here’s why | Guest Column
As a past San Juan County Commissioner, County Council Member, and now as your state Senator, I have…
News
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: A survivor’s story | Guest Column
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Look for articles and opinion pieces that bring new perspectives about domestic…
Life
Behnke offers inside scoop on ‘Artist Trust’ programs
Looking to give your artistic career a bounce? Then mark Oct. 11 on your calendar for a free…
News
Gary Philip Smith: 1951–2012 | Passages
Gary was an avid music lover and devotee of the island. He quickly found a place on the…
Obituaries
John Hedberg
John Brent Hedberg 1946 — 2012 With his family near, John Brent Hedberg left this world to sail…
Letters to the Editor
Political cartoon strikes sour note | Letters
I feel it is incumbent of me to set the record straight for those who read the opinion…
Letters to the Editor
Sunken Park on the rise; gratitude | Letters
I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers who donated their efforts towards the…