Headlines from the week of December 24, 2025 - Two families to steward Orcas hotel into next chapter - Two bodies found in San Juan County waters - 250 pieces of stolen mail to be returned - Council passes budget but prepares for ongoing financial discussions - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of December 17, 2025 - Orcas athletes excel at Iron Wood Throwers Camp - First baby in K Pod since 2022 - Volleyball season closes - SJC’s 32-hour work week pilot project brings fiscal savings and workforce gains - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of December 10, 2025 - Vikings win state honors for sportsmanship and more - Avian Influenza confirmed in San Juan County birds - Lopez athletes earn multiple All-League honors - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of December 3, 2025 - Orcas brings home back-to-back state championships - Friday Harbor man convicted of rape charges after mistrial - Westervelt named Northwest 1B/2B girls soccer Coach of the Year - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of November 26, 2025 - A passion for coconut water leads to season sponsorship - Town officially dedicates Alhadeff Park - Washington State Ferries updates - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of November 19, 2025 - Soccer continues its journey to state - Food co-op transitions to co-management as longtime GM Learner Limbach moves on - Island residents face difficult choices as insurance costs soar - Lopez Island Education Foundation bridges the gap for school district - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of November 12, 2025 - FH Mayor Jackson exonerated from animal abuse charges - Vikings advance to state - Island leaders unite across border to strengthen partnerships - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of November 5, 2025 - Vikings boys soccer is undefeated - Household pesticides found in Orcas wildlife - FH man detained by ICE has criminal charges dropped - Volleyball finishes on high note - Two more soccer victories - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of October 29, 2025 - Library asks voters to approve levy lift - Orcas Middle School girls volleyball team ends an undefeated season - No Kings rally brings out over 1,000 protesters - New DCD director, fire marshal, and public defender - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of October 22, 2025 - Likewise health insurance leaves San Juan County - Filmmaking duo highlights unsung heroes - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of October 15, 2025 - Ikeda released from Israeli custody - Vikings staying strong - Wolverines shine across sports - Land Bank acquires 225-acre parcel on Blakely - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of October 8, 2025 - Jas Ikeda aboard vessel intercepted by Israeli forces - Garson wins $50,000 Teaching Excellence award - Connection and opportunity for disabled adults in the workplace - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of October 1, 2025 - Building diplomacy with Canadian neighbors - Mayor’s dog not returned after animal cruelty charges - Strong start for Lobos soccer - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

FALL SPORTS EDITION!! Headlines from the week of September 24, 2025 - Soccer, volleyball and cross-country in full swing - Friday Harbor High kicks off fall sports season with energy and high expectation - Lopez Lobos: fall sports preview - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of September 17, 2025 - Imagine Music and Arts Festival - White-nose syndrome suspected in bats at San Juan Island National Historical Park - Lopez School receives $140,000 lifeline - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of September 3, 2025 - KIXP Radio brings community voice and emergency alerts - Council takes steps to bring Home Trust’s Argyle project closer - Building belonging through BuildAbility - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of August 27, 2025 - Kayakers from Orcas rescued by Canadian police - Mayor of Friday Harbor charged with animal cruelty - Trial period for new WSF pet policy - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of August 20, 2025 - New guardians of the gateway - 4-H members finds her calling through feathered friends - Fair fun - Fire on Center Island - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of August 13, 2025 - San Juan Island man detained by ICE accused of sexual exploitation of a minor - Baby born on ferry celebrates first birthday on Samish - Multiple cougar sightings on San Juan - Lopez Library levy lid lift approved - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of August 6, 2025 - Wildfire season in the San Juans - Islanders experience a tsunami warning - A new dawn for Wolf Hollow - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log