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GMO-free county? A laughable proposition | Letters

There remains not one organism that we nurture, that has not seen the meddling hand of man. They…

News

SJ teen struck by car suffers possible head injuries

A Portland woman accused of crashing into a 17-year-old girl faces charges of DUI and vehicular assault.

San Juan Island's Lime Kiln state park

News

Changes in store for state Parks Discover Pass

Approved by the Legislature, revisions to the $30 annual parking fee, including an ability to transfer one pass…

Obituaries

Jerry Sollinger

Jerry R. Sollinger 1928 — 2012 Jerry R. Sollinger, 84, of Wenatchee, Wash., died Sunday, March 11, 2012.…

San Juan Island's Rob Turner and girlfriend Helen Venada.

Life

Benefit fund set up for San Juan’s Rob Turner

Turner has incurred extensive medical bills as a result of a sudden onset of a neurological disorder and…

CPA Jose Sanchez of Lake

Business

Free seminar on financial planning, March 22

Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy & McCulloch have teamed up to offer a free financial planning seminar, March…

Neighbors helping neighbors clear brush and debris on San Juan Island.

News

New Focus for Firewise Program

A new emphasis of the Firewise program is to assist property owners in protecting their homes from a…

The Flying Karamasov Brothers headline two performances by The New Old Time Chautauqua

Life

Jugglers, magic, music, sword-swallowers… oh my!

Settle in and expect the unexpected. New Old Time Chautauqua's traveling troupe of talented entertainers, featuring the Flying…

Fresh off her promotional cross-country bicycle trip

News

Devorah to showcase cross-country ride for Wounded Warrior Project

Beginning at 6 p.m., local musician Devorah's tribute at the American Legion Hall, Saturday, includes a slide-show, multi-media…

James Alexander DeMuth and Leah Christinne Reid.

Life

Wedding bells: James DeMuth and Leah Reid

James Alexander DeMuth, son of Dennis Alden and Jodie Lynn DeMuth, of Friday Harbor and Bellevue, and Leah…

Heritage Orchard Dream Team members

News

Split-rail fence adds historic touch to Heritage Orchard

The split-rail fence was installed Feb. 28 by members of the Orchard Dream Team, a collaboration of the…

Friday Harbor High School's 2012 Orca Bowl team

News

Baltimore bound: Friday Harbor wins third consecutive Orca Bowl crown

With the victory, Friday Harbor's 2012 Orca Bowl team heads to the national competition, beginning April 19, in…

Next up in Arthur Whiteley Lecture Series: Dr. William Calvin

Life

Prognosis poor, situation critical — but not hopeless

In the next installment of the Arthur Whiteley Lecture Series, Dr. William Calvin will examine the world's climate…