At the end of the year, the Islands’ Sounder takes a look at the biggest headlines of the past 12…
Paul Noah Espinoza, 30, of Friday Harbor, pleaded guilty to seven counts of assault and harassment of police officers in…
Paul Noah Espinoza, 30, of Friday Harbor, was found guilty of felony harassment on Dec. 5 in San Juan County…
We applaud the passion and motivation of islanders who have written letters to the editor during this election season.
Sean Michael Hunter, 24, was picked up for two counts of rape on Sept. 28 in Medford, Oregon at around…
On Aug. 29, come meet Dr. Joe Gaydos, one of the authors of “Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide…
Jordan Colin Lynn-Jefferson, 19, of Orcas Island, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and found in possession of drugs.
Update at 4 p.m.: Rock Island internet is back up and running.
The orca mother pushed her deceased baby to the surface of the choppy sea and carried it on her forehead…
The political season is upon us. Here’s what you need to know about the race for one position.
Two candidates running for prosecuting attorney are battling for freedom of speech rights in San Juan County.
A Friday Harbor man charged with multiple felonies has a trial in San Juan County Superior Court set for Sept….
The local housing crisis is real.
Jordan Colin Lynn-Jefferson, 19, of Eastsound, is charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine.
A former county detective, who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a sex crime victim, is facing the loss of…
Thanks to one corrupt detective, the county is facing a $10 million lawsuit. An Orcas teacher was found guilty for…
Kristina Marie Vongnatensky, 29, of Eastsound, has been charged with identity theft in the first degree and theft in the…
Paul J. Guard, 29, of Friday Harbor, is charged with identity theft and forgery in the second degree.
Brian Lynn Borquist, 41, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with possession of heroin.
Brian Lynn Borquist, 41, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with possession of heroin.
The phone rang at 6 a.m. The voice on the other line only had to utter a few words for…
We sang Celine Dion at the top of our lungs with the windows rolled down on hot summer days. We…
Beau Wiebe, an Orcas Island student, who wrestles with the Friday Harbor Wolverines wrestling team placed first at his weight…
Dennis John Bredahl passed away unexpectedly while helping a neighbor on his beloved Orcas Island. He is survived by his…
Pauline I. Beemer, age 96, of Eastsound, WA and Colon, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home, January 1, 2018….
San Juan Transfer Station Recycling no longer accepts co-mingled or mixed materials for recycling.
A convicted felon, who claims she was assaulted by the San Juan County Sheriff, was awarded $34,000 in a settlement…
On May 10, John Gardener Fox, 46, of Lopez, was arrested for assault after a domestic disturbance that occurred May…
The black bear is a symbol of protection, a scavenger, a beautiful furry beast and at times a ruthless predator….
The memorial for Richard Lally is 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 20 at the Presbyterian Church in Friday Harbor.
The Orcas high school teacher previously found guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor will not be going to trial…
When you start picking through trash you never know what might show up.
Life is precious. This is not a new adage, but when two young people in our community pass away, it…
What is the difference between a staff-generated newspaper article, an editorial and a guest column?
Jose Cruz Churape-Martinez, 26, of Friday Harbor, is charged with rape of a child sometime between Nov. 1 through 30…
Lopez resident Sara Waugh has started a new accounting and tax preparation business on the island: Woodland Tax Solutions LLC….
(Official charges have not been made for individuals mentioned below, therefore the Journal will name them as “suspects.” John Barker…
If only pigs could fly, they wouldn’t have to swim.
A welfare check on an Orcas resident resulted in a standoff on Olga Road, which was closed from Tomihi Drive…
The first baby of the year arrived right on time on Jan. 3.
