A longtime Orcas Island resident was detained by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers on June 27 in what local advocates say appears to violate both Washington state law and San Juan County ...

A longtime Orcas Island resident was detained by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers on June 27 in what local ...

Frequent heat waves and worsening drought conditions threaten summer travel plans, and travelers flock to cool-weather ...

• A deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a hit-and-run. It was reported that a vehicle hit a parked vehicle after a ...

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The Washington state Ferry Kaleetan hums as it glides through the Salish Sea, and with each passing minute San Juan Island grows on the horizon. Then Friday Harbor comes into view, nestled into the ...

If you’re looking for a unique place to stay on your next summer trip, new list suggests you try one of Washington’s tiny ...

• The state increased public defense funding by $8.3 million per year, to $27.2 million for the biennium. San Juan County ...

About 90 minutes north of the King-Snohomish County border is Anacortes, known as the Gateway to the San Juan Islands. As ...

This popular destination some 30 miles off the coast of Washington state draws visitors craving that chill island vibe. Here’s what you need to add to a must-visit list.

San Juan Islands travelers this spring can now choose to walk aboard a water taxi, rather than wait on Washington State Ferries boats that often run late.

On the San Juan Islands off northwest Washington State, land meets sea along rocky outcrops, and views stretch to Canada. Weather and water command the field, and the pace of life bends to meet them.