'The World': It's luxurious. It's big. And it's coming to Friday Harbor
Jul 05 2009, 8:28 AM · UPDATED The World, a luxury residential ship that is owned by its residents, will visit Friday Harbor for 48 hours on Sunday. At 644 feet 2 inches, it is believed to be the largest cruise ship ever to anchor in Friday Harbor waters, Harbormaster Tami Hayes said. The ship has a... more ›

Happy Fourth of July; here's what's happening today
Jul 04 2009, 6:46 AM · UPDATED Arguably, this will be an island Fourth of July celebration unlike any other. Representatives of the Lummi Indian Nation — the First People of San Juan Island — are special guests at the town’s Fourth... More ›

• Airlift Northwest bases helicopter in Friday Harbor for much of summer
  Jul 02 2009, 3:47 PM · UPDATED
• Boater charged with violating orca protection law
  Jul 01 2009, 4:51 PM · UPDATED
• Tourist facilities receive 'status quo' funding for 2010
  Jul 01 2009, 3:24 PM · UPDATED

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Bates claims third San Juan Open title in sudden-death playoff
Jun 16 2009 The San Juan golf course flexed its muscles over the weekend during the annual San Juan Open. Its notorious, lightning-fast greens, coupled with steady 15-20 mph winds on Sunday, made scoring difficult for the entire field of 50-plus... More ›

• 13 Wolverines earn all-league awards| Sports
  Jun 25 2009, 9:47 AM · UPDATED
• Ahbel sweeps all four races in annual Rudi Race| Along the Waterfront
  Jun 23 2009, 2:51 PM · UPDATED

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Rhiana Franklin will sing on the KWJZ 98.6 FM Stage at the Tacoma Freedom Fair on the Fourth of July
Jul 02 2009, 4:39 PM · UPDATED Rhiana Franklin, 14, of Friday Harbor, will sing on the KWJZ 98.6 FM Stage at the Tacoma Freedom Fair on the Fourth of July. Rhiana, daughter of Ken and Suzanne Franklin of Friday Harbor, will perform from 12:45-1:30 p.m. and... More ›

• Basnight kicks off Music on the Lawn concert series: event helps celebrate Island Rec’s 25th year
  Jul 01 2009, 10:29 AM · UPDATED
• Crook family program returns to San Juan Island Library
  Jun 16 2009
• Presbyterian Church offers reserved seating for Fourth of July parade
  Jun 30 2009, 1:04 PM · UPDATED

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Lummi Indian Nation joins Friday Harbor's centennial celebration
Jul 02 2009, 9:28 AM · UPDATED The scene would be familiar to the ancestors of those in the canoe that pulls up to the shore below Jack Fairweather Park about noon on Friday: The cedar-decorated bow, the pullers wearing articles of clothing made from cedar,... More ›

• Get ready for a fantastic Centennial Fourth
  Jun 30 2009, 11:00 AM
• Four-year-old Colin Ward gets his wish, and a day of his own
  Jun 25 2009, 6:23 PM · UPDATED
• Burke and Unpingco tied the knot on Valentine's Day
  Jun 23 2009, 4:21 PM · UPDATED

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Sacrifices are still being made in name of liberty | Ferry Home Companion
Jul 01 2009, 4:27 PM · UPDATED Newspapers, schools, government ... all are among the many institutions who are chided if they don’t fly the flag on Flag Day. We used to fly it at The Journal when our offices were on Guard Street, before moving... More ›

• Happy Fourth of July | Editorial
  Jul 02 2009, 10:07 AM · UPDATED
• The many dangers of feeding wildlife | Guest Column
  Jun 30 2009, 3:19 PM · UPDATED

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