News
Federal upheaval rocks the islands (Part 2)
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and funding freezes continue to impact the islands through various departments and organizations.…
News
Federal upheaval rocks the islands | Part 1
San Juan County is experiencing the effects of the federal administration’s sweeping changes, both directly through funding freezes…
Opinion
Facebook vs. small-town news
Last week, during my avoid-going-to-bed-because-this-is-my-only-alone-time-as-a-single-mom scrolling, I came across a Friday Harbor Rant and Rave post about Amazon…
News
Amazon to move out of Lot C – two months later – possibly to the Port
Amazon delivery drivers have continued to use Washington State Ferries’ Lot C in Friday Harbor for storage and…
Life
Newest J Pod calf, the fourth Southern Resid ent killer whale born in the last 12 months
On April 6, the newest J Pod calf, J63, was spotted near Victoria by Center for Whale Research…
Life
Daily passenger-only boats, free emergency water taxis and barge services beginning soon for the San Juan Islands
The County’s pilot program for emergency transportation during ferry disruptions could begin offering services in the San Juan…
Life
Putting the Western in country-western with Asleep at the Wheel
Ten-time Grammy Award-winning band Asleep at the Wheel is bringing Western swing music to the islands this month.…
News
Amazon cuts UPS out of delivery on San Juan Island
In November, Amazon began delivering directly to Friday Harbor residents, cutting locally owned Aeronautical Services that contracts with…
News
Owners of Rosario Village successfully avoid auction
The new owners of Rosario Village, previously Rosario Resort, have successfully avoided auction and are on track with…
News
SJC Fair receives backlash for AI poster | Artist withdraws work
The San Juan County Fair Board selected the poster contest winner for the 2025 Fair in January and…