Recently compiled data from the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor shows a shift in the presence of two ecotypes of killer whales ...

New anthology features poetry and prose by more than 120 contributors who work the land and sea of the Cascadia bioregion I ...

When the Washington state ferry Tillikum entered service in 1959, Albert Rosellini was in his first term as governor and Dwight Eisenhower was in his second as president. The showy tail fins of ...

We’ve known Jennifer Swanson for over 20 years and worked with her on numerous community events on Shaw. She’s empathetic, smart and seemingly tireless. On issues that impact our islands’ way of life, ...

Many people have shared their concerns about election security with me and how election officials can address those concerns. I believe the biggest issues are cybersecurity, ballot security, chain of ...

More local No Kings! rallies are being planned for Bellingham and Whatcom County, focused on turning people out to vote early. No Kings! events are once again happening across the country. This event ...

During my campaign for county council, I have had countless conversations with people across the islands, and they have shaped how I will approach the budget. In April, 60.67% of San Juan County ...

I am giving my enthusiastic support to our county council candidate Katherine Bryant Ingman. As a 35-year resident of the county and past planning commission chair, councilperson and mayor for the ...

Northwest Fisheries Science Center biologist Kelly Andrews provides insights on the shark scientists call an ‘enigma’ ...

I read Katherine Ingman Bryant’s goals to improve health care services in San Juan County and was struck by one glaring omission: How much will all of this cost — and where will the money come from?

Community leaders say there’s plenty to celebrate this Hispanic Heritage Month but urge people to support the community year around. The annual celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture, heritage and ...