All 11 people aboard a Kenmore Air seaplane survived after the aircraft crashed in the San Juan Islands on Thursday evening, prompting a large-scale rescue involving the U.S. Coast Guard and multiple local agencies. Kenmore Air said its de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, Flight 140, departed Seattle’s Lake Union at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday and was…
When most people think about buying a home in Washington’s San Juan Islands, they picture waterfront estates with private docks, millionaire neighbors, and price tags that require winning the lottery first. And to be fair, plenty of those homes exist. But here’s the surprise: you don’t necessarily have to spend millions to own a piece…
The San Juan Islands occupy a near-mythical place in the Pacific Northwest imagination. For many Washingtonians, they are synonymous with whale watching, ferry rides, dramatic shorelines, quiet coves, artists, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the state. Visitors dream of waterfront cottages, bald eagles soaring overhead, and the slower pace of island life….
You can buy a lot of house for $28 million. On San Juan Island, it buys an entire mountaintop compound overlooking one of the most active whale-watching corridors in the Pacific Northwest. Listed for $28 million, this 17,916-square-foot estate sits on nearly 23 private acres above Haro Strait and includes a dedicated whale-watching room, wine…
The Orcas Island community is mourning the loss of a beloved young couple who was killed in a head-on crash in eastern Washington. David Klein, 22, and Ella Weaver, 20, both of Eastsound, died Friday, May 1, following a chain-reaction crash on US 97 east of Chelan, according to the Washington State Patrol. The three-vehicle…
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is relocating its Lopez Island substation to a new site this week as officials transition out of a longtime leased space. The substation will now operate from 2467 Fisherman Bay Road, located behind the county’s Public Works building and equipment shed, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. …
The San Juan Islands are no stranger to luxury, but the market is seeing a wave of properties that raise the bar even higher. From secluded waterfront estates to modern retreats with sweeping Salish Sea views, these homes — each priced at more than $5 million — represent some of the most exclusive real estate…
Melissa Wickey has spent years helping others heal. Now, in her own cancer battle, she’s doing it her way. The beloved San Juan Island acupuncturist and holistic practitioner is facing an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis with a treatment plan that reflects her life’s work: natural, integrative healing. Doctors recommended six months of chemotherapy, followed by…
Crisp mornings, fiery leaves, and ferry rides across glassy waters—fall is the perfect season to discover San Juan Islands boutique hotels. The crowds of summer thin out, but the islands’ charm only sharpens: wood-smoke drifting from chimneys, quiet beaches strewn with driftwood, and small-town inns offering steaming mugs of coffee. The Best San Juan Islands…
Something’s Different in the Dark Up Here The fog settles thicker. The trees seem to whisper. And when the wind rattles your hotel window at night. Well, it might not be the wind at all. Haunted, Historic, and Unsettling Washington’s haunted hotels aren’t just charming or historic. They’re unsettling in the best possible way. Scattered…
