A recent commentary (“Scuttling Columbia Basin pact ignores peril to salmon,” The Herald, Oct. 18) scrupulously explains multiple reasons why there is an ever-expanding, enthusiastic coalition of ...
Washington State Ferries will upgrade equipment at the Lopez and Orcas Island ferry terminals in spring 2027. A portion of ...
The County Council will hold its regularly scheduled Nov. 4 meeting on Orcas Island. The public is invited to join the three ...
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of vagrancy in Friday Harbor. A transient male had thrown a used syringe storage ...
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7 Underrated Islands Off the Washington Coast

If you’re looking to escape the usual tourist spots and discover some quieter, less crowded islands, Washington’s coastline ...
A scenic ferry ride from Washington's coast leads to four peaceful islands where nature, history, and quiet beaches await ...
The Center for Whale Research’s latest census shows just 74 of the orcas remain. They need more food, space and less ...
When autumn fog rolls across the horseshoe-shaped waters of Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, locals know the ...
This park in the San Juan Islands is a haven for marine animal enthusiasts. Stop by to hike the coastal trails and keep your ...
Dozens of "No Kings" rallies are scheduled across western Washington for Saturday, Oct. 18, from Bellingham to Vancouver, to ...
Dozens of "No Kings" rallies are scheduled across western Washington for Saturday, Oct. 18, from Bellingham to Vancouver, to ...
The stakes are high. The Southern Resident orcas are endangered and face a triple threat: underwater noise pollution, toxic ...