Dec 9, 2024 · by Kristina Stucki. Weekly contributor. Orcas resident Chris Robison, who purchased Rosario Resort in April, announced on Dec. 3 his investment firm’s 2025 plans for the historical property, along with a new partnership with …

Dec 17, 2024 · The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls. Dec. 4 • A detective on San Juan Island responded to an agency assist.

Dec 12, 2024 · By Jeff Noedel Journal contributor. Coast Guard Petty Officer and Public Information Officer Steve Strohmayer told the Journal, there were no injuries associated with the sinking of a vessel, the Elsie Mtugboat, at Shipyard Cove on Dec. 5.

Attorney General Nick Brown statement on federal court temporarily blocking unconstitutional order on birthright citizenship nationwide. A federal judge today granted Washington state’s motion for a nationwide temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional attempt…

Climate change can significantly heighten the risk of natural disasters, particularly wildfires which pose a concern to the San Juan Islands. The State of Washington’s Department of Ecology explains that “climate change causes forest fuels to be drier and more ready to burn.” They report that the number of large fires in the western United States has doubled between 1984 and 2015.

Dec 17, 2024 · It’s time for the Holiday Jammie Jam! It’s December, and the Floating Ukulele Jam is slightly different … still bring your uke, your voice and maybe a song (holiday or otherwise) to share, but for this one – we wear pajamas!

Terry L. Danielsen passed away August 1, 2023, after 80 joyous years. She had managed cancer for 10 years, and… Read Story

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Dec 24, 2024 · Prior to the decision, 10,000 individuals, over 100 businesses and organizations and numerous Washington Tribal Nations urged Commissioner Franz to cease leasing public waters in Puget Sound for this ecologically destructive practice.

Dec 25, 2024 · by Coach Karrie Warner After retaining all our seniors from last year, Lobos girls basketball is strong and growing, with 17 participants. This year we have three seniors: Glory Westervelt, Ruby Ervin-Mclean and Josie Luckhurst-Slattery; three juniors: Betty Burt, Dani Arnott and Evelyn Aguilar-Clavel; eight sophomores: Iris Ervin-Mclean, Ruby Sausman, Saskia Fischer, LuLu Velasquez, Fatima ...