By Hayley Day — Updated Nov. 25, 2020: see Editors’s note below. — Kathryn Clary’s father died of cancer 18 years … More
Tag: San Juan Islands
San Juan council candidates outline positions on vacation rentals, COVID rules and more
Special to the Salish Current — With issues ranging from strengthening the county’s economic base to balancing vacation rental inventory in … More
Proposed Roberts Bank terminal will add cargo capacity — but at what cost to Salish Sea
By Kimberly Cauvel — Updated Aug. 26, 2020. In the shadow of the contested Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is another … More
‘A very complex issue’: Ramel gives update on San Juan Islands ferry delays
By Mike Sato — “It’s a very complex issue we deal with on a weekly basis,” said Rep. Alex Ramel … More
Necessary travel: ferries’ winter schedule in summer brings travel delays for locals, visitors in San Juans
By Genevieve Iverson — On a regular summer-schedule day, a full Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessel approaches the Friday Harbor … More
New oil spill response base in Friday Harbor will address present — and growing — threat
By Genevieve Iverson — Late one night, a fishing boat runs aground on the north shore of Patos Island with … More
Whale watch industry sits dockside during COVID-19 pandemic
By Kimberly Cauvel — With the turn of the season, as the sun more often lights up area waters with … More
Virus versus visitors: San Juan residents weigh health risks of tourism amid pandemic
By Hayley Day — On a typical March day, Jim Passer might serve up to 250 customers at his Orcas Island restaurant, … More
Water concerns spark funding request for groundwater studies for San Juans, Guemes
Update: As of adjournment of the 2020 state legislative session on March 12, Sen. Liz Lovelett’s office reported that funding … More
San Juan Islands’ fresh-water supply sustainability is in question
By Mike Sato — Back in the ’70s, the Lopez Island water witch and other old-timers would rattle a newcomer’s … More