by R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans. Judging…
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…
TO: A transplant FROM: An eagle I’ve been watching while you carve…
Our front-page coverage last week on the local economy explained that while…
By John Kurtz San Juan Island School District Board Director San Juan…
By Ken Carrasco Orcas Island and Stephanie Buffum Shaw Island The naming…
Alexander Pope famously wrote, “To err is human,” and as a newspaper,…
Editor’s note: A previous version of this article had incorrect information regarding…
By Loren Johnson, M.D. The beauty of our island environment belies its…
Submitted by The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor The Animal Protection…
Submitted by Duncan Wilson Town of Friday Harbor Administrator Year after year,…
By Hospice of the Northwest and Journal staff For more than 30…
By Kimberly Mayer “We look at the world once in childhood. The…
The recent murderous attack against Asian-owned businesses in Georgia, the deaths of…
Submitted by Yonatan Aldort Vacation Rental Work Group As the dust settles…
The days are longer, bulbs are pushing up through the dirt and…
This upcoming April election, San Juan Islanders are being asked to vote…
Submitted by Jan Scilipoti Hosting on the Rock I came to be…
Change has become second nature amid the COVID-19 pandemic. About a year…
Hallways that sat empty for many months are starting to refill. Within…
Submitted by Kimberly Mayer “You’re going to get a truck,” people said…
Submitted by SAFE San Juans So, it is time for “that” discussion……
So, here we are, celebrating another March Women’s History Month. Considering all…
As members of isolated communities that endure dark nights and grey skies…
Submitted by Clayton Banry My name is Clayton Banry, I grew up…
Readers may recall that in July 2020 I wrote about being separated…
One of the most disheartening things I’ve witnessed since I began this…
Submitted by SAFE San Juans February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness…
The United States hit a very grim milestone on Jan. 19, reaching…
Those who have been advocating for a vacation rental moratorium celebrated on…
