Submitted by Russel Barsh, director of Kwiaht.

What makes Finns so happy? Forging in forests, swimming in lakes or marveling at the Northern Lights, Finns enjoy being close to nature, even minutes away from their biggest city. Finns take saunas.

An additional peaceful protest planned is the upcoming Women’s March ~ Free America Walkout on January 20, 2026 at 2pm, which we are supporting. Attached, you’ll find the flyer with details and a ...

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 ...

As the nation and states’ support networks thin, local nonprofits gathered together on Nov. 13 to discuss what they do and their unique challenges.

Robert Shaepe, a 54-year-old Orcas Island man, has been charged with one count of luring, a Class C felony, and one count of harassment, a gross misdemeanor, in San Juan County Superior Court.

Find more ‘By the Numbers’ highlights in the full Year-in-Review.

Thursday, Jan.15 at 5 p.m., the Grange will screen “Send Kelp,” a documentary by Waldron filmmaker Blake McWilliam to discuss ...

The annual New Year’s Resolution 5k Run and Salish Splash was won in less than 20 minutes this year, by Evan Simpson.

San Juan County residents should prepare for at least another decade of unreliable ferry service, canceled sailings and aging vessels despite Gov. Bob Ferguson’s announcement of $1 billion in new ...