Letters to the Editor

Dickerson: Kudos to Washington Congressional Delegation

Dear Editor, Great to hear U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), joined by Reps. Adam Smith (WA-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rick…

Written by Willie Dickerson

SJI United Way: Dozen children learned to swim

This past spring and summer, 12 kids from the San Juan Island Family Resource Center’s Mentoring Program learned to swim. On one hand, that’s…

Written by Jennifer Armstrong Director, San Juan Island Family Resource Center

Ballman: Thanks for horse soccer game support

Hello I would like to thank all of the players who participated in the second annual horse soccer game at the San Juan County…

Written by Nancy Ballmann

SJI Women's Group: Women needed on Planning Commission

To the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our…

Written by San Juan Island Women's Group

Dickerson: Time for affordable health care for all

Dear Editor, Excellent explanation of what is going on with our health care by Congressman Larsen. (‘Own It, Mr. President’ by Rick Larsen, San…

Written by Willie Dickerson

Sarah Werling-Sandwith for School Board

I believe Sarah Werling-Sandwith is the best candidate for school board position #1.

Written by Luanne Pasik

Kiwanis: Thank you to everyone for successful Pig War Picnic

The KIWANIS OF FRIDAY HARBOR wishes to thank all of the people and businesses that donated so generously of their time, talent and resources…

Written by Vicki Thalacker

Island Rec: WWU Soccer Camp Thank YOU

Island Rec and Friday Harbor FC partnered over the July 4 holiday with Western Washington University's women's and men's soccer to host the first…

Written by Island Rec staff

Fishaut: Vote for Heather Christensen for SJISD school board

To the Editor: Elections in August tend to draw little attention and even less participation. This must not be the case in this summer’s…

Written by Mark Fishaut MD FAAP

Env. Groups: Final environmental review of Tesoro xylene project doesn’t address concerns over worker safety, tanker spills, threats to Southern Resident orcas

Today, Skagit County Planning and Development Services issued the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Tesoro Anacortes refinery expansion project, which would add…

Written by Sharon

Cook: Film documenting Men's RIghts Movement screened June 24 in FH

When feminist filmmaker Cassie Jaye sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her…

Written by Philip W. Cook

Thank you from the family of David Hall

The Family of David Hall February 6, 1957 - March 7, 2017 We would like to express our sincere 'Thank You' for helping us…

Written by Nadine Hall, Jacob & Relissa Hall, Ian & Jessie Joujan, Katie Hall & Cory Parsons