In November, Chan Su Choi, a 45-year-old Friday Harbor man, was convicted of four counts of rape of a child and four counts ...

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Gov. Bob Ferguson amended his emergency proclamation to swiftly provide emergency support in response to ...

Application guidelines and materials are now available for local organizations to access, review and begin completing.

The Juvenile Court Services has grown and adapted to meet ever-changing laws and to meet the evolving needs of the community and its youth. However, the need is increasing while resources are being ...

• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Fisherman Bay Road and Redgate Lane. The driver was ...

The Town will collect Christmas trees for residents inside town limits on Friday, Jan. 9. Trees must be placed at the curb no later than 9 a.m. and must be separated from other unbundled trash and ...

A modernized ticketing and reservation system for Washington State Ferries has been delayed until at least late 2026 — more than a year past its original summer 2024 implementation date — leaving ...

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In mid-January 2026, mail-in ballots are scheduled to be sent to all voting residents of San Juan Island, requesting a renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations levy. I would like to ...

Al Dente’s round face and large watery eye emerged from his cage, curious about his new surroundings and the small group of ...

The magic of Christmas on San Juan Island during the 1940s through 1960s arrived by boat from across the water, was delivered door-to-door by a beloved postmaster in a red suit and was celebrated with ...