Life
Crossroads announces new season of lectures
The 2011-2012 Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will delve into cosmology, America as an empire, the Human Genome Project,…
News
New fares for bicycles on the ferry
On Wed., Aug. 24, the Washington State Transportation Commission adopted new ferry fares on all routes, which include…
Sports
Swim, bike and run at Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon
The Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon is an event for athletes who want to have fun and push their…
Letters to the Editor
Council members forbid citizens from meeting | Letters
A County Council Sub-committee of Jamie Stephens, Richard Fralick and Rich Peterson met with Richard J. Busch, President…
News
County-wide power outage overnight Sept. 15 to 16
All of San Juan County will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.…
News
State Transportation Commission adopts ferry fare increases, vehicle size-based rate restructuring
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to current ferry fares at a hearing held in Seattle on…
News
Ferries expect heavy traffic on Labor Day weekend
Washington State Ferries has announced that heavy ferry traffic is expected over Labor Day weekend. "Please plan ahead…
News
‘Music Together’ hosts free demo class for tots, moms and pops
Mary Giampietro, of Music Together of the San Juan Islands, will offer free demo classes on Wednesdays, Aug.…
News
American Legion to host Constitution seminar on Sept. 17
A seminar on the constitution will be presented on San Juan Island on Saturday, Sept. 17 by the…
Letters to the Editor
Waste reduction coordinator reports on county fair: styrofoam was nixed, people recycled | Letter
San Juan County's Waste Reduction Coordinator, Helen Venada, offered this report of her experience at this summer's county…
Business
San Juan County destinations featured in ‘Woman’s World magazine
Several San Juan County destinations were featured in the Aug. 29 issue of Woman's World weekly magazine. "This…
News
Discover Pass raises $2.9 million in first six weeks of sales
WDFW Director Phil Anderson said sales figures during the months ahead will provide a good indication of public…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you to the LGBT fund for grant | Letter
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) was selected by the LGBT fund to receive a grant of $1000.…