News
County Council, a new sheriff, and fireworks: Tuesday, Nov. 2 is Election Day
Tuesday, Nov. 2 is Election Day. Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday. Ballots can be dropped off by…
Life
Go on a musical tour with pianist Farhad Ghatan on Oct. 29 at San Juan Community Theatre
Local pianist Farhad Ghatan takes islanders on a trip from the Baroque to the Romantic eras — and…
Life
Halloween on San Juan Island: Get scared (and have a lot of fun doing it)
Friday Harbor is a relatively small town, but its Halloween night might rank up there with much larger…
Business
Edward Ranck-Copher joins Boundary Water of Friday Harbor as principal surveyor
Edward Ranck-Copher joined Boundary Water, Inc. of Friday Harbor as principal surveyor in July. A professional land surveyor…
Business
Kindling you can burn (and give as a gift)
Cedar fence builder Vaughn Mason of San Juan Island has launched a new venture, Cedar Lite Kindling. Just…
Life
Meet author, artist, illustrator Sam Connery at book-signing Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m., at Griffin Bay Bookstore
Author, artist and illustrator Sam Connery will discuss and sign copies of his six books Nov. 6. 2-4…
News
San Juan Island school officials warn: Asphyxiation ‘game’ is no game
In his career as an educator, Rick Thompson has stopped scuffles and broken up fights. He's grappled with…
Opinion
The Journal endorses Peterson for County Council, Lytton for state House; reject fireworks ban
County Councilman Rich Peterson has had a formidable challenger in Laura Jo Severson. But his experience gives him…
News
‘Dedication and integrity’: Aunt and uncle say injured Marine has a patriotic heart
To hear family members tell it, Christopher Billmyer is pretty much like the handsome kid with the big…
Sports
Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Invitational Feb. 3-5; half of spots filled by Oct. 26
The eighth annual Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Invitational is Feb. 3-5. The derby traditionally fills long before the…
Letters to the Editor
Solid waste: Let’s just do something smart for a change
First of all, I want to say that it’s great to be back on the island after a…
Letters to the Editor
‘I hope I will never see a Subway in Friday Harbor’
Tourism is basic to our island economy. We are a destination because we are different from the mainland.…
Letters to the Editor
Supports Nou for San Juan County sheriff
I have read letters from both sides stating the writers' minds regarding the race for Sheriff of San…