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Sam Buck

Life

Adventures of yore revealed in island author’s latest work

In his latest literary creation, "Every Day is an Adventure," Buck, 87, share stories of his childhood, military…

Friday Harbor point-guard Taylor Turnbull talks strategy with Coach Eric Jangard during a break in action in the Wolverines Jan. 31 bounce-back victory at home over non-league foe Auburn Adventist.

Sports

Wolverines to battle Orcas in playoff opener | Girls basketball

In the opening round of post-season play, the Wolverines will be looking to avenge a Jan. 27 loss…

Life

Mount Vernon man lands top prize, $10K, in Salmon Classic

The yearly fishing competition hosted by Roche Harbor Resort drew 99 boats and 338 anglers, Feb. 6-7, who…

Mark Fishaut

Opinion

A call to arms in battle vs anti-vaccine ignorance | As I See It

The tipping point for measles again becoming endemic in North America is approaching, requiring expanded efforts against anti-vaccine…

Offenbach’s opera ‘Contes D’Hoffman

Life

Offenbach opera to stream live at SJCT

The wild production has themes of unwitting adventure, and features some of the most prominent voices in opera…

Life

Annual meeting for local chapter of Native Plant Society

The San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society will hosts its annual meeting, Feb. 21,…

Learn to fix it

News

Learn to be your own ‘handy woman’ at the Fix it Fair

The event is sponsored by Soroptomist International of Friday Harbor.

News

Volunteers needed to mentor youth

The San Juan Island Family Resource Center and WSU 4-H are seeking mentors for its new youth mentor…

Letters to the Editor

Food drive for families in danger of losing their pets? What could be more purr-fect | Letters

This annual event works with the Friday Harbor Food Bank to help families in need keep their pets…

Life

Revel in ’60 Minutes of Love’ with Stage Left this Valentine’s Day weekend

Island Stage Left will perform a special Valentine's Day production Feb. 13-14 at Griffin Bay Books.

News

V-Day “Crafternoon,” make something for your sweetie

Make something special for the one you love on the afternoon of Feb. 11, from 4-6 p.m. at…

Sculptor William Morris creates glass pieces

Life

IMA unveils ‘Illuminated’ exhibit at official grand opening

The opening reception is 4-7 p.m., Feb. 14, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.

News

Ninety five years and counting: League of Women Voters as active as ever | Guest Column

After a struggle of more than 50 years, Washington women won the right to vote on Nov. 8,…