News
Ranker testifies before U.S. Senate panel
San Juan County Councilman Kevin Ranker told a U.S. Senate Subcommittee today that Washington state is especially vulnerable…
News
Real Estate in the San Juans is now online
Real Estate in the San Juans, a monthly magazine published by The Islands' Sounder and The Journal of…
News
Lichter will run for second council term
San Juan County Councilman Alan Lichter, Orcas West, announced May 26 that he will run for re-election. Lichter…
News
Gary Pflueger is new F.H. Elementary School principal
Superintendent Michael Soltman announced today that Gary Pflueger will be recommended to the school board as the new…
Opinion
Aquarium: What do you do with a dead canary? | Guest column
The sea surface can be a barrier, keeping us from “seeing,” in the way we would “see” in…
Opinion
Editorial: We shall never forget them …
Since the war for independence from Great Britain 232 years ago, almost 1.5 million Americans have died in…
Letters to the Editor
Yes, we can have ferry reservations
After years — nay, decades — of the ferry system telling islanders that they couldn’t set up a…
Life
Stein will lead archeological walk at American Camp
Dr. Julie Stein, director of the Burke Museum at the University of Washington, will discuss archaeological investigations of…
Life
A harmony of singing talents Sunday
San Juan Community Theatre’s Whittier stage fills with sweet harmonies during the popular Barbershop Bonanza on Sunday, 2…
News
Fair introduces Soroptimists to volunteer opportunities
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor held its first Committee Fair at its regular meeting on May 21.
News
Dining for Scholars Thursday at Steps
The May Dining for Scholars host will be Steps Wine Bar & Cafe on Thursday, beginning at 5…