Letters to the Editor
Dismayed for a different reason | Letters
Wes Benstine writes a response to the letter, “Dismayed by indifference”, Nov. 16, page 6
Letters to the Editor
A heart torn apart by grief | Letters
Sheri Wilkinson writes a letter about the loss of Sharon Hammel
News
Lonely abalone? SeaDoc-supported study finds them fewer and far between
SeaDoc-supported research about Northern Abalone was recently published in the journal, "Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems.
News
United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar backs protection of SJ’s in DC
Salazar made a recommendation to Congress Nov. 10 that federal lands, or “Crown Jewels”, in the San Juan…
Sports
Thar’ she blows — the annual Round the County sailing race began Nov. 12
The annual Round the County sailing race began Nov. 12 at Lydia Shoal, in Rosario Strait, just east…
Life
Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace
Looking to get a jump start on your Christams shopping. Then visit the Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace, Friday,…
Opinion
Penn State case illuminates culture of silence and apathy
You can’t turn on the TV, computer or radio or open a newspaper or magazine without the sickening…
News
San Juan County Council’s “Early Start Special Meeting”
San Juan County Council will conduct an "Early Start Special Meeting," Monday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m., in the…
News
Friday Harbor High School Senior class sells 24-inch deluxe holiday wreaths
The Friday Harbor High School senior class is selling beautiful 24-inch deluxe holiday wreaths again this year.
Life
Giving ‘Thanks’ for public safety
San Juan County Sheriff’s Department took time out in this season of “giving” to celebrate several award-winning members…
News
Turkey attacked, unheeded advice prompts arrest, mother and daughter nabbed; San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
Nov. 9: A two-car collision on Heron Lane prompted the arrest of a San Juan Island mother and…
News
Island Rec’s Children’s Festival organizers needed
Island Rec is gearing up for the 22nd Annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival scheduled for May 5,…
Obituaries
Martin Garren
Martin Garren Jr. April 9, 1925 — Nov. 22, 2011 Martin Garren Jr. died peacefully of age-related causes…