Salmon in the San Juans? One and done for the rest of winter fishing season

The daily catch limit for salmon in Marine Area 7, which encompasses the San Juan Islands, has been reduced from two to one beginning Monday, Feb. 24., through the end of April. - Contributed photo
  • Mar 9, 2014 at 8:00AM

Anglers fishing in the San Juans are now limited to one salmon per day through the rest of the winter season, which closes April 30.

Letters

Criticism over CAO | Letter

  • Mar 9, 2014 at 9:00AM

I vigorously oppose the Feb. 11 unilateral passage by Councilmen Hughes and Stephens of an amendment to the Critical Areas Ordinance that would increase a so-called fish and wildlife habitat critical habitat area – the shoreline – from 110 feet to 200 feet.

Events to recognize 25th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

  • Mar 8, 2014 at 8:00AM

On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez (a 984-foot long tanker) struck a reef in Prince William Sound, spilling more than 11 million gallons (about 17 Olympic-sized swimming pools) of crude oil.

Letters

Reliable ferry service rests with legislators in Olympia | Letter

  • Mar 5, 2014 at 8:00AM

(Below is an open letter to Washington state senators by Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher, seeking support on a bill that would help fund construction of a new ferry).

Opinion

Ferries, keep us informed | Guest column

  • Mar 4, 2014 at 8:00AM

Most of us in the islands are concerned about the ongoing problems with the Sealth, one of three mainland ferries, which is undergoing lengthy repairs in Anacortes.

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