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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

On Dec. 4, San Juan County Council member Jane Fuller, District 3, hosted a town hall meeting at the Lopez Community Center. During this event, Council member Fuller shared updates with the Lopez ...

We will walk out of work, school, and commerce because a Free America begins the moment we stop cooperating with fascism. Meet at the Courthouse Lawn at noon. Prepare to make some noise! Bring drums, ...

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

On Feb. 10, 2026, voters in the San Juan Island School District will be asked to renew the four-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy. The San Juan Public Schools Foundation strongly ...