News
Celebration of life Sept. 26 for Lori Holforty
Friends of Lori Holforty will celebrate her life on Sunday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. at South Beach. Bring…
Life
Local foods are right at your feet; forager specializes in edible plants
Most of us enjoy looking at beautiful forests and lovely fields of wildflowers, but island-bred Ryan Browne views…
Life
From booth to business: Farmers markets are often incubators for emerging businesses
For tourists and locals alike, the farmers market is a feast for the senses. The brightness of flowers…
Letters to the Editor
More than 50 children benefit from Special Pal Program
The Special Pal Program (otherwise known as P.I.P.) at Friday Harbor Elementary School has been a favorite program…
Letters to the Editor
Apathy doesn’t cut it: Get educated and vote
A glance at the voter turnout record for the recent primary election in San Juan County shows that…
Letters to the Editor
Act now to save our oceans
To continue to do nothing is no longer acceptable. The time for action is NOW. Together we can…
Letters to the Editor
Supports a strong Critical Areas Ordinance
I recently attended a public meeting on the Critical Areas Ordinance, or CAO. I noticed that almost all…
Letters to the Editor
Myhr opposes closure of Lopez, San Juan waste transfer stations
On Sept. 14, San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned…
Opinion
Attend forums for sheriff candidates | Editorial
Brent Johnson and Rob Nou want to be the next sheriff of San Juan County — the first…
News
Town, District 3 officials amicable in discussions about consolidating fire departments
Commissioners of San Juan County Fire District 3 will have a special meeting Friday, 3 p.m., in the…
News
Expected back Monday, Friday Harbor fire chief still on medical leave two days later
Friday Harbor Town Fire Chief Vern Long was expected to be back on the job Sept. 20, but…
News
Peace symbol takes flight at Friday Harbor Elementary School for International Day of Peace
Sept. 21 was International Day of Peace. To honor the occasion, 10 students from Friday Harbor Elementary School…
Life
New era of care: More than just a name change at Life Care Center
The first thing Shari Ashbaugh noticed was the smell. Or rather, the lack of it. After breaking her…