'The Connoisseurs': Local play wins national spotlight
Jul 23 2010, 12:04 PM
The scene opens on domestic normality. A wife fixes dinner, a husband chooses the wine. It is a normality, however, soon to be disrupted by events involving a certain boat sinking in the bay outside.
Thus begins “The Connoisseurs,”... More ›
Town of Friday Harbor business license renewals are due by July 31
Jul 30 2010, 5:56 AM
Town of Friday Harbor business license renewals are due by July 31.
There is a 50 percent penalty for late renewals -- bumping what you owe from $42 to $63. All businesses that are no longer in business must notify... More ›
13th annual Encampment July 31 at English Camp; Candlelight Ball at 8 p.m.
Jul 30 2010, 7:29 AM
Re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will once again celebrate peace as they gather for the 13th annual Encampment, July 31 -- Saturday -- on the English Camp parade ground.
The event is free except where noted.... More ›
Fire risk is increasing throughout San Juan County
Jul 30 2010, 6:10 AM
The fire danger rating is "moderate" throughout San Juan County.
Fire officials raised it from being raised from "low" to "moderate" on July 22. The change was implemented by the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s office in cooperation with the... More ›
A safe way to get rid of unused drugs | Editorial
Jul 30 2010, 11:51 AM
According to Cara Gresham of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition, prescription drug abuse is on the rise and is second only to marijuana.
“According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, young adults ages 18 to 25... More ›
Dive team members endorse Asher for sheriff
Jul 30 2010, 3:30 PM
We the undersigned are all of the current members of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Dive Rescue and Recovery Team.
Under Jeff Asher’s leadership, this dive team has gained a reputation as a competent and respected dive team among... More ›