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New life around ‘The Corner’

Long a general store, the Corner Store has worn many hats, providing fodder and supplies to local farms,…

Jim Cumming

News

Jim Cumming: 1945 — 2012 | Passages

Jim Cumming, born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada on Oct. 3, 1945, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved…

Letters to the Editor

Proven leadership; Forlenza for County Council | Letters

What we especially like is that Marc actually listens to opposing views, digests them, and then is the…

Letters to the Editor

Council needs Forlenza, now more than ever | Letters

The Marc that I know is smart, tenacious and prepared. He goes to the source for his information…

Halloween 2012

News

A look back: Elementary School Halloween Parade 2012 | Slideshow

The streets of Friday Harbor turn wild, rowdy and a little wicked, here and there, as elementary school…

The deadline for casting ballots in Nov. 6 election is 8 p.m.

News

Four days until election day: do you know where your ballot is?

Replacement ballots are available through the Elections Office or online, through MyVote. To reach MyVote, go to the…

Letters to the Editor

People power; ‘Yes’ on Prop. 1-3 | Letters

I want my voice to be heard more adequately in county government and that is why I am…

John Darrah

Opinion

Attacks on CAO lack ‘common’ sense | Guest column

Population growth puts islands’ critical, common, areas at greater risk.

Reynold “Reg” Dickhaus

News

Reynold ‘Reg’ Dickhaus 1920-2012 | Passages

Reynold “Reg” Dickhaus died peacefully at home on San Juan Island on Oct. 21, 2012. He was 92.

Letters to the Editor

Practical, reasonable, flexible; Jarman in District 1 | Letters

As a fire commissioner, Bob Jarman was intrumental in combining the town and county fire departments. With vision,…

Led by defensive end Gabe Lawson

Sports

Friday Harbor faces Life Christian in season finale, Saturday | Football

On the heels of a decisive 38-14 win at Lynden Christian, their second of the season over the…

Four tons of oil spilled from a Chinese coal carrier after it struck a reef the coast of Australia

Opinion

‘Un’-economics of coal unearthed | Guest column

The Gateway Pacific Terminal will provide short term construction jobs and a few hundreds of operational jobs, but…

News

Peace Island hospital readies for 24/7 emergency care

Beginning the Monday after Thanksgiving — when Peace Island Medical Center opens — there will be full-time access…