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 ...

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

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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 ...