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And the winners are…. ‘Best of San Juan Island 2013’ results

Journal readers have spoken. Pick up a Sept. 18 edition of the Journal or look online at SanJuanJournal.com…

Heavily damaged after being struck by a ferry

News

Update: Hyak skipper, 2nd mate placed on administrative assignment

The state ferry system convened a board of inquiry late Friday afternoon to investigate the collision. WSF spokeswoman…

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Southern residents: Road to recovery? Or, into the abyss?

Learn about the health and future prospects of the Southern resident killer whales as The Friday Harbor Whale…

Loretta Smith

Obituaries

Loretta Smith

Loretta Smith August 15, 1921 — September 18, 2013 Loretta Augustus Smith. 92, passed away on Wednesday, Sept.…

It's easy and convenient to check out and to return books at San Juan Island Library

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September, time to remember; library card sign-up month

Library cards are free to island residents with proof of residency. Bring ID, and something that shows residence…

Friday Harbor's Jersie Angel poses for a photo with her state fair blue-ribbon winning bunny.

Life

FH girl leads bunny to state blue-ribbon award

Ten-year-old Jersie Angel capped a prize-winning performance at the county fair by earning first place in showmanship, among…

Milene Henley

Opinion

How are we doing? Much depends on sales tax revenue | Guest Column

Since sales tax is always a big part of my quarterly reports, I thought I’d take this opportunity…

The award-winning artwork above was drawn by Friday Harbor High School AP art student Robyn Roberts

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FHHS AP art students shine in nationwide competition

Six Friday Harbor High School AP Art students beat the odds by earning the highest possible score of…

Letters to the Editor

Debate over coal tainted by unfounded fears | Letters

Consider an academic study commissioned by the Washington State Farm Bureau that concludes many benefits in multiple areas…

Sports

Wolverines strike a blow in season opener; sweep Orcas | Volleyball

The Wolverines jumped out to an early lead, claiming each of the first two games by a score…

Ronald Einboden

Obituaries

Ronald Einboden

Ronald J. Einboden November 1937 — September 16, 2013 Ronald J. Einboden, Nov. 28, 1937—Sept. 16, 2013, a…

An 80-yard TD reception by Amer Melic put Friday Harbor out in front 29-15 at halftime of the Wolverines win over Lynden Christian

Sports

Big plays add up to big win for Wolverines | Football

Peter Holt scooped up a loose ball and raced 80 yards on a blocked field-goal attempt by Nathan…

The remains of a briefcase that prompted the evacuation of a Friday Harbor grocery store Saturday because sit in the middle of Market Street.

News

Update | Briefcase bomb threat proves to be false alarm

Two officers from a Washington State Patrol bomb squad based in Marysville arrived at the scene at about…