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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The ghost shrimp that live in the sandy shores of Saratoga Passage, Port Susan and the Snohomish River estuary are an ...

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

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Qualified women in San Juan County can apply for the Soroptimist Friday Harbor 2026 $4,000 Fellowship Award. This award will be presented to a San Juan County woman who is returning to school for ...

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

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