Life
Save the date: Poetry & nature combine in ‘KYI Walk’ series
Here's your chance to double-down in the celebration department. Join the Land Bank's Lincoln Bormann and poets Sam…
News
Summer reservations paralyzed by bug in WSF machine
The glitch affects only reservations for the summer schedule, which goes into effect June 14. Sailings that appear…
News
FH Grange to sponsor OPALCO candidate forum
Mark your calendar, jot down time. At least three of the four candidates vying for two spots on…
Letters to the Editor
OPALCO incumbents draw endorsement; Island Rec, too | Letters
Without funding from Island Rec, our schools would not be able to provide the well-rounded education so essential…
News
Crippled boat rescued, fuel spill averted by rapid response
The boat's dock lines, tied to the cleats of finger-dock beside the vessel, kept the 36-foot "Sea Wolf"…
Opinion
Confusion has its costs; co-op can do better | Editorial
The powers that be at OPALCO say they are listening to your concerns. While there's nothing wrong that,…
News
And the beat goes on: Pre, post or current heart-related patients invited to new support group
Nation wide organization Mended Hearts, a support group for people pre or post surgical heart procedures, will have…
News
Jean Van Leuven: 1944—2015 | Passages
Jean and husband Bob were the founders of Western Prince Cruises, Friday Harbor's first whale-watching company. She is…
News
Former Friday Harbor mayor LaPorte dead, at 77
The former Friday Harbor mayor (1994-97) and San Juan County Councilman (2000-03), an avid motorcycle enthusiast and champion…
News
Update: Possibly ‘explosive’ item brought to sheriff’s office identified by bomb squad
A local resident seeking help in disposing of several items found in their garage, which authorities believed could…
News
Suspect in local identity theft case dies in Island County jail
The 25-year-old man was by himself in a so-called "safety room" at the jail when he died, according…
Letters to the Editor
Startled by the number of ‘butts’ on the beach | Letters
Last Saturday, Soroptimists cleaned Jackson Beach, a project that we’ve done every other month for some time now...
News
Sunshine Alley’s rejuvenation design earns award
Commissioned by the Town of Friday Harbor, the Sunshine Alley Revitalization Plan earned a 2015 Merit Award from…