Submitted by Brad Brown, Orcas Island. I live on Orcas. I moved…
By R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans. It’s…
For some parents, it’s a blessing and for some kids, it’s a…
Submitted by the San Juan Building Association. As many of you know…
The following was originally published in State Rep. Debra Lekanoff’s Friday newsletter…
Some of us demand that our government tighten and enforce environmental laws.…
Seventeen months ago, the country screeched to a halt. A novel coronavirus…
The following letter is dated Aug. 4 and was written by San…
The school year will start in just a few weeks, and many…
Submitted by J. Burk Gossom, M.D., Friday Harbor. Immunizations are one of…
Ever since George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officer…
Submitted by San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs. As of 12:01 a.m.…
For more than 100 days, J-pod has been missing from the waters…
By Ruth Offen. Hola to all, Some of you may know me…
Punishment vs. rehabilitation. Which do you think is more effective? If you…
Submitted by F. Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor. I have always…
It’s been an epic start to the summer. Historically high temperatures. Nary…
The Friends of the San Juans draw attention to the proposed Comp…
By Becki Day Executive Director, San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce On…
Just one word. Plastics. If you’re a fan of classic films or…
Dr. Megan Dethier Director, Friday Harbor Labs About a year ago, we…
Six months ago — when the vacation rental permit moratorium began —…
Vaccine rates are rising. The masks are coming off. Businesses have reopened.…
Submitted by Andre Entermann Lopez Island I would like to first express…
by R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans. Judging…
Submitted by Elly Hoague, Co-lead for the Orcas Women’s Coalition Immigrant Rights…
Happy Pride Month! The celebration of Pride Month in June began in…
By Neil Mathison Friday Harbor On May 28, a Boston Whaler, running…
By Guy Gifford, Landowner Assistance Forester and Fire Prevention and Firewise Coordinator,…
One of the true joys of living in the San Juans is…
It’s a three-day weekend. It’s the launch of summer. It’s barbecue time.…
By Martin LeFevre Orcas Island As most people on Orcas Island know,…
There is no denying that for most people around the world 2020…
Many thanks to more than 300 islanders who attended a House of…
With the global pandemic has come a renewed appreciation for the dedication…
In my life and experience of motherhood, I’ve come to realize that…
By Michel Vekved Friends of the San Juans Director of Philanthropy You…
