Sports
Cowell ties for second at PNGA Amateur | Golf
Friday Harbor native Matt Cowell, now of Bellingham, shot 144 over two rounds to finish tied for second…
News
San Juan Historical Museum hosts ‘Historical Home Tour’
The San Juan Historical Museum hosts an “old island” historical home tour on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 11…
Life
Missing orcas, tourist’s death, Brickworks project are top stories in Sept. 1 Journal
Three Southern resident orcas have not been seen for at least three months — one of the three…
Life
‘Only a Ridgeline Away’: Sober at heart, and powerful
Following the successful run of Ed Strum’s comedy “The Connoisseurs” at San Juan Community Theatre comes the drama…
News
Friday Harbor fire chief suspended, goes on medical leave; five firefighters resign, cite ‘no confidence’
Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long was suspended for two days by Town Administrator King Fitch, after photos…
Opinion
County Council should revote on Brickworks | Editorial
The San Juan County Council should vote again on the acquisition of conservation and historical preservation easements at…
News
San Juan County Council adopts $5 fee for recycling; takes effect Oct. 1
The days of free recycling are numbered, unless you've got a knack for consolidation. On Tuesday, the San…
News
San Juan Island School Board adopts policy regulating student cell phone use, texting during school hours
The San Juan Island School Board has adopted a policy regulating student use of personal telecommunication devices during…
Life
William A. (Bill) Lawson | Passages
Bill will always be remembered for his easygoing manner, ability to make friends with anyone and a great…
News
OPALCO rates go up in September for barns, gates and other outbuildings
The OPALCO Board of Directors has approved the first of two planned increases in the Limited Service Tariff.…
News
Fewer cuts, more art in San Juan Island public schools this year
School begins Sept. 1. There are some new things in store. A partnership with Islands Museum of Art…
News
Prayer service Monday, funeral Tuesday for Chester Cayou; had deep roots in the San Juan Islands
Chester Cayou, a long-time Swinomish leader whose family ties to the San Juan Islands dated back centuries, has…
News
Plan approved for construction of Victoria, B.C.’s first wastewater treatment plant
The head of British Columbia's environmental agency on Wednesday approved a wastewater management strategy that calls for construction…