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The Islands' Weekly

Lopez Island is the first stop on the Washington State Ferry from the mainland. Many residents here and throughout the San Juan Islands regularly shop in Bellingham and Seattle for major goods and services not found on the Islands. Lopez Island is home to entrepreneurs, artists, craftspeople, musicians, farmers, fisherfolks, even a local winery and golf course.

Despite proximity to Bellingham and Seattle, the daily newspapers don’t cover the San Juan Islands. Instead, nearly 100% of households depend on our publications.

The beautiful rural setting makes the San Juans a popular location for vacations and the most expensive real estate market in the state. The Islands are accessible by Washington State Ferry or airplane, and some can only be reached by private boat.


Circulation: 2,174
Published: Weekly (Wednesday)
Published since 1983

Publisher: Marcia Van Dyke (email)

(360) 468-4242 - office
(888) 443-5815 - national sales
(360) 468-4900 - fax
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