BREAKING NEWS :

Special election Tuesday for EMS, M&O levies; measures pay for emergency medical services, education
Feb 08 2010, 3:49 PM · UPDATED The 2009 special election to decide whether to extend tax levies for education and emergency medical services is Tuesday. Similar measures are on ballots on Lopez and Orcas islands. A total of 11,154 ballots have been mailed to voters countywide;... More ›

• Eight Friday Harbor wrestlers advancing to 1A Regional Tournament
  Feb 06 2010, 4:34 PM · UPDATED
• San Juan Lions successfully defend Knowledge Bowl crown
  Feb 05 2010, 3:23 PM · UPDATED
• Judge says state's failure to fund basic education is 'unconstitutional'
  Feb 05 2010, 11:22 AM · UPDATED

Mount Vernon's Raymond Francois takes lead in Roche Harbor derby with 16.4-pound catch
Feb 05 2010, 4:56 PM With one hour of fishing left in the second day of the three-day Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Invitational, Raymond Francois of Mount Vernon took the lead with a 16.4-pound catch. Earlier in the day, only one ounce separated the... More ›

• 1 ounce separates top 3 leaders at Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Invitational
  Feb 05 2010, 4:54 PM · UPDATED
• Friday Harbor defeats Orcas 54-43, strengthen grip on league title | Girls Basketball
  Feb 05 2010, 2:57 PM · UPDATED
• Two big wins for Friday Harbor girls; Andersen scores 14 against Shoreline Christian, 26 points against Darrington | Girls Basketball
  Feb 02 2010, 10:43 AM

'Up in the Air': What he thought he wanted isn’t what he truly wanted at all | Movie Review
Feb 03 2010, 10:57 AM By EMMA BRAND "Up in the Air" was directed by Jason Reitman. It is based mainly on Walter Kirn’s comic novel, and stars George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. The film follows Clooney, who portrays Ryan... More ›

• 'Avatar': Special effects are amazing, but story is cliched | Movie Review
  Jan 26 2010
• 100 years of stories: A special centennial Playwrights Festival opens Jan. 28
  Jan 27 2010, 7:52 PM · UPDATED
• Helen Loggie exhibit opens Jan. 29 at Islands Museum of Art
  Jan 27 2010, 5:12 PM · UPDATED

Ideas sought for new logo for San Juan Islands Scenic Byway
Feb 05 2010, 5:20 PM What images represent the true essence of the San Juan Islands? Submit your ideas to inspire the design of a logo for the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway. The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway is developing a corridor management... More ›

• Jose L. Sanchez joins Lake Kennedy McCulloch CPAs
  Jan 22 2010

Two big finishes for Friday Harbor at Orca Bowl; A team wins first, B team wins fourth
Today, 11:00 AM · NEW Teams from Friday Harbor placed first and fourth in the Washington State Ocean Sciences Bowl, or Orca Bowl, Saturday in Seattle. Friday Harbor High School's A team of Stewart Bell, Audrey Olshefsky, Nick Roberts, Matthew Skeels and Hannah Snow won... More ›

• Dr. Frederick Ellis, conservationist, dies in his Shaw Island home at 93
  Feb 08 2010, 4:54 PM
• What does 'floccinaucinihilipilification' mean? Ask third-graders Joseph Kaden and Claire Rathburn
  Feb 08 2010, 11:23 AM
• Jason Wheeler Sears and Shaena Ann Berg | Engagements
  Feb 05 2010, 4:00 PM · UPDATED

Mike and Julia Vouri, San Juan Historical Museum team up to author book on San Juan Island
Feb 04 2010, 9:01 AM · UPDATED A new book about San Juan Island is being authored by Mike and Julia Vouri and the San Juan Historical Society and Museum. The book, titled "San Juan Island," will be published this summer by Arcadia Publishing Co. as part... More ›

• 'Spring Street International School Presents: South American Dinner and Concert' Jan. 30 at Mullis Center
  Jan 22 2010
• Spend $19.95, save $500; price of 2009 Island a la Carte coupon discount books discounted
  Jan 22 2010
• Herb Mason named EMT of the Year; Rebecca Smith named Officer of the Year
  Jan 22 2010

How are we doing on habitat? | Being Frank
Feb 05 2010, 5:47 PM · UPDATED We know that protecting and restoring habitat are the keys to wild salmon recovery. But how are we really doing on that front? Puget Sound chinook and steelhead, Hood Canal summer chum and Lake Ozette sockeye are listed as “threatened”... More ›

• A transition with dignity and respect | Editorial
  Feb 04 2010, 3:31 PM
• 'We must discuss new revenue and evaluate our taxes' | Forecasts for 2010
  Jan 26 2010
• ‘If we give salmon a chance, they will recover’ | Forecasts for 2010
  Jan 26 2010