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Feb 24, 2022 Mikaela Judd Chief Pilot Jay Todhunter set out to fly for Kenmore Air in 2013. But the path to his stripes wasn’t direct. Like many of Kenmore Air’s flight crew, Jay started on the dock, splashing planes and washing windows. The job let him get his foot in the door. It also […]
Feb 7, 2022 Mikaela Judd Bordered by the ocean and ringed in mountains, the Emerald City’s natural beauty is unlike any other metropolis. Its neighborhoods are nestled against lakes, and the original downtown core is built on what once was marshland. Fueled by coffee, it is a mecca for foodies, tech experts, and outdoor enthusiasts. […]
Nov 2, 2021 How two local artisans support island agriculture through the Slow Fiber Movement. There’s a rural beauty to Lopez Island, a slowness that’s earned it the nickname ‘Slowpez.’ This is thanks in large part to the generously flat terrain, where gently rolling hills are studded with farms and speckled with artisans. While the […]
Aug 24, 2021 You won’t find Cairn beers in the grocery store or on tap at the bars around town. A taste of this neighborhood brewery requires a trek to the north end of Lake Washington. It’s worth the visit (especially if you find yourself just .8 miles away at Kenmore Air’s headquarters). Nestled beside […]
Aug 18, 2021 Munro’s descendants and their spouses: Leslie Banks, Tim Banks, Gregg Munro, Margie Munro, Todd Banks, Jayne Banks, Olivia Banks, Hunter Banks, Mason Banks, Allison Russell, Chris Russell, Kylie Russell, Logan Russell, David Banks. 3 Generations of Mr. Munro’s Descendants (and Counting) AT THE NORTH END OF Lake Washington, tucked beside the mouth […]
Jul 26, 2021 Mike Vouri Photo by Tomas Nevesely The killing of a pig nearly plunged the United States and Great Britain into war in 1859. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed. Long before the San Juan Islands were a vacation destination, they were the focus of an international crisis ignited by an unlikely incident: The shooting […]
Jul 7, 2021 Mikaela Judd In a small converted garage, roughly six miles southwest of Friday Harbor, you’ll often find Paula West covered in clay. A Connecticut native, she came to San Juan Island in 1990 (by way of New Hampshire, California, Oregon, and Canada). It was here that she met her husband, Joe Cooper. […]
Mar 8, 2021 Mikaela Judd Flying wasn’t the original plan for Christina Rzeplinski. But after taking a private jet to tour colleges on the East Coast, the trajectory of her life was forever changed. Christina wanted to be a pilot. “I was really lucky. A girlfriend from high school took me with her to tour […]
Oct 21, 2020 Mikaela Judd Slow-paced island life, farm-to-table cuisine, and intimate accommodations make for the perfect winter escape. Though the San Juan Islands aren’t as popular during the drizzly season, the relatively deserted towns make for a crowd-free adventure. The slow pace allows shop owners and artisans linger with customers. Cloudy days offer their […]
Oct 12, 2020 Mikaela Judd Raised in the airline industry, Caitlin Hunter’s no stranger to helping make a passenger’s travel day fly by smoothly. She joined her mom at SkyWest Airlines in 2005, doing anything and everything that was needed. “You name it, I’ve done it. Working the ticket counter. Loading bags. Pushing the airplane […]
