Letters to the Editor
Profiteers reign; paradise lost | Letters
I miss San Juan Island as it was not too long ago, and it’s sad to know that…
Letters to the Editor
‘Friends’ evolves, invests, protects | Letters
Friends support building in the right place and believe that development should protect clean water, shoreline and wetland…
News
Eisenhardt takes over helm of Soundwatch program
Eric Eisenhardt will have big boots to fill following the departure of long-time Soundwatch coordinator Kari Koski. Find…
Life
Whalen nets early lead in Frank Wilson Memorial Derby
San Juan Island's Carter Whalen netted a 11-pound blackmouth and $50 check from Kings Marine as winner of…
Opinion
CAO: setting the record straight | Guest Column
Reasonable regulatory reforms are being muddied by misinformation. Compared to most counties and cities in our state, our…
Opinion
String of feeble decisions, poorly made | Guest column
County Council’s record of ineptitude rises with its overreach of the CAO
News
Traumatic injury cited as probable cause in death of 3-year-old orca
Known as Victoria, L112 was a member of the southern Resident killer whales that make their seasonal home…
Opinion
Levy: chance to ‘pay it forward’ | Letters
I am writing in support of the ballot measure to renew and increase the capital and technology levy…
Life
Valentine’s Day on San Juan Island
Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, your family or with friends, San Juan Island has…
News
Gay marriage bill passed by the House
A House committee on Monday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage…
Opinion
Time to stop ‘kicking the can’ | Guest column
Ferry funding has been an ongoing issue every year since the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) disappeared 12…
Business
Klein, chamber’s new president
Kevin Klein is the new President of the Board of Directors for the San Juan Island Chamber of…
News
San Juan EMS hits new high
The number of emergency calls increased by 22 percent on San Juan Island in 2011