Opinion
Time to count (nurture) our blessings | Guest Column
Greatest gifts in life are often free, but can disappear if they’re not cared for
Obituaries
Martin Halvorsen
Martin Halvorsen May 11, 1949 — Dec. 20, 2012 Martin Halvorsen, 63, of Friday Harbor, passed away in…
Life
2012 holiday season flashback: Dance of the Elders & Santa Ship | Slideshow
The spirit lives on in this slideshow of two of Friday Harbor's most popular holiday events — the…
News
Got questions? Concerns? PIMC has answers
Since the Nov. 26 opening of Peace Island Medical Center, the medical center's staff have compiled a list…
Letters to the Editor
Public outwitted by CRC promises | Letters
One thing the public didn’t understand was that the representation of Lopez, with one council member and one-sixth…
News
Jeanne Sambuck Petersen: 1921 — 2012 | Passages
Prior to moving to the Pacific Northwest, Jeanne Petersen lived in Santa Cruz County for 70 years. During…
Business
The ‘Shack’ is back, Oldwyn at the helm
“Our Monday night dinner special will be ribs and Rainier — select from a spicy, cayenne rub for…
Obituaries
Peter Sturdivant
Peter W. Sturdivant April 15, 1928 — Dec. 19, 2012 Peter W. Sturdivant, 84, of Anacortes, passed peacefully…
News
OPAL’s Byers vying for Orcas county council post
With three candidates vying for the District 2 post — Dr. Gregory Ayers and Rick Hughes have entered…
Letters to the Editor
‘Twinkle Elves’ strike again | Letters
Your surprise award brought cheer and joy to all of us, and is on display in our school.…
News
Reserves up, budget balanced, town in fine fiscal shape
Of the total expenditures, almost $2 million is appropriated for the "Current Fund" — the general operating account…
Sports
Freshman’s 16 points fuels Wolverines first win | Girls basketball
With a first-victory under its belt, Friday Harbor this week launches into the teeth of its regional 1A…
Sports
FH heads into ‘heart’ of 1A heat with two wins in tow | Boys basketball
Collin Williamson, Donald Galt and Otis Cooper-West each scored in double-digits in the Wolverines back-to-back wins over the…