News
Steps for success in battle against ‘The Broom’ | Guest Column
As a nitrogen fixer, broom successfully out-competes most native shrubs that have evolved in our nitrogen-poor soils. The…
News
SJ Island Historical Park contributes 15M to local economy, report says
A new National Park Service report shows 268,946 people visited San Juan Island National Historical Park in 2014…
Letters to the Editor
In praise of support for ‘Greeting Ceremony’ | Letters
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported our 9th annual “Greeting Ceremony” fundraiser. Because of you, we raised…
Life
Renowned Hawaiian dance, music troupe featured at Children’s Festival
The Children’s Festival gets under way at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor, and will…
Obituaries
Dr. Jack Lynch
Dr. Jack Lynch December 16, 1934 — April 30, 2015 Jack Lynch died at the age of 80…
News
What’s up at the Port? Ribbon-cutting for newly installed bulkhead
The Port of Friday Harbor will celebrate the completion of its new bulkhead project Friday, May 1, with…
Opinion
In Olympia: State lawmakers in line for double-digit pay hike
On May 13, the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is set to vote to give…
News
Race is on: candidate filing period opens May 11
No fewer than 41 positions that help guide an assortment of public agencies—make it 48 if you count…
Letters to the Editor
OPALCO on the right course; incumbents deserve support | Letters
With their investment in the fiber backbone and their support of the new Rock Island Communications subsidiary, OPALCO…
News
Steele turns 96; celebration in store
A come-and-go event, entitled "To the Moon and Beyond," the celebration features a historical journey that begins with…
Life
All hands on deck: Opening Day Boat Parade to set sail… Sunday!
The theme of this year’s event is “Boating in the San Juans… A Whale of a Good Time,”…
Letters to the Editor
Apples get mixed with oranges in argument against Island Rec levy | Letters
It is not the high school but our state legislature that is not doing it's job in this…
News
OPALCO’s new rates? It’s like Robin Hood in reverse | Guest Column
By 2019, the base rate will rise to nearly $78 per month before any electricity is used.To some,…