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Where was the Weekly?

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Due to adjusted sailing schedules because of an inter-island boat out for repairs, the Weekly was not delivered on time.

Barge carrying Navy ammunition runs aground on Belle Rock

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

The San Juan County Sheriff's Patrol Vessel based on Orcas Island is currently assisting the Coast Guard on the scene of the grounding of the barge "St. Elias."

Wed. a.m. sailing schedules adjusted with inter-island boat out for repairs

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

The Hyak will make a 6:20 a.m. westbound departure from Anacortes, and make all stops: Lopez at 7:10 a.m., Shaw at 7:15 a.m., Orcas at 7:35 a.m., and arrive in Friday Harbor at 8:15 a.m.

Log lift off on Lopez

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

A helicopter will be lifting creosote logs from these two preserves to be sent to a hazardous waste landfill.

Tues. evening, Wed. a.m. sailing schedules adjusted with inter-island boat out for repairs

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

The Evergreen State will depart Friday Harbor at 6:25 p.m. and stop at Orcas, Shaw and Lopez, before arriving at Anacortes at 8:50 p.m.

Q&A: Port Commission candidates position 1 and 2 | Part III

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

This is part three of a series of Q&A specials with the candidates for Port Commission

Q&A with the Port Commissioner candidates for position 1 and 2 | Part II

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

This is part two of a series of Q&A specials with the candidates

Barge carrying Navy ammunition runs aground on Belle Rock

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

The 322 ft. barge was being towed by the tug "Henry Brusco" when it ran aground early Monday morning on Belle Rock, between Anacortes and Center Island. The barge was carrying a mixed cargo that includes an estimated 9,000 pounds of Navy munitions.

Dive-bombing otter from Lopez

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

The Idaho Statesman featured a writer’s fall trip to the San Juan Islands this week with a story called “Zimo: From fresh seafood to watching otters, you’ve got to love paddling and camping in the San Juan Islands.”

Three times a charm for this 'Outstanding plant'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Fisherman Bay Sewer District is recognized for the third consecutive year as an “Outstanding Plant” by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

Oldies but goodies playin' at the Hamlet

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Lopezians are invited to join the residents at The Hamlet at 3 p.m. the second Monday of every month to sing old time songs.

Creating music on and off the stage

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

On Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2:30 p.m. the Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble with director Clarence Acox, returns to Woodmen Hall for their fourth annual performance.

Citing real estate market woes, Coldwell Banker Orcas Island closes shop

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Enchanted Quilters of Lopez Island

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

‘Feathers’ — from zebra guts to ladies hats

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Thor Hanson’s book “Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle” explores how feathers have evolved to assist birds in flight and survival, and how feathers have affected humans.

What would you do with the old Lopez Village Market? | Word on the Street

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Word on the street

After 15 years Triana says goodbye

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Triana had to make an agonizing decision regarding time management, so the horoscope column is what has to go

National Public Lands Day Celebration

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

A look at two public lands maintenance projects, attended a bird watch and tide-pooling activity, and participated in talks on the Chadwick settler family, eelgrass in Watmough Bay, and the Watmough wetlands.

Lopez Island Conservation Corps takes it outside

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Lopez Island Conservation Corps recently wrapped up its fifth annual summer youth program. The crew spent nine weeks working hard, learning and having fun outdoors as they helped to maintain and improve public lands in the county.

How do you feel about the Discover Pass required at Washington State Parks? | Word on the street

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Word on the street as seen in the Oct. 4 print edition of the Weekly

All in the family: Rich and Brock Warin finish 1st and 2nd in Neilsen/Barr fishing classic

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Friday Harbor father and son land a one-two punch in finishing on top of the annual fishing classic's leader board.

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Our shorelines need you

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Kyle Loring says the Shoreline Master Program update is our opportunity to preserve vital shoreline resources for fish, wildlife, and people

Lopez School Superheroes | Letter to the Editor

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Bill Evans, superintendent of Lopez Island School District, looks at the state of the school

Why you should vote for Stephen Adams | Letter to the editor

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Kurt Jacobs supports Stephen Adams

The truth about the airport | Letter to the editor

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

Two citizens are concerned about rumors that have been circulating around the island

Our shorelines need you | Letters to the editor

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT

If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you.

Stolen Olga flamingos were on display for breast cancer — Islands Letters to the Editor

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:46:47 PDT