Council discusses housing

The City Council last week discussed options to encourage long-term rentals in Avalon. They also discussed long-term and...

Catalina co-ed softball opens spring season

For the Islander After a long winter’s nap, Catalina CoEd Softball returned to the field...

Easter Treasure at Two Harbors

By Jenna Nienhuis I stretched across the narrow bow of the weathered boat sunken into the sand of the...

Catalina’s Adventure HQ opens its doors in Avalon

This spring, Catalina’s Adventure HQ is opening its doors at 1202 Avalon Canyon Road in Avalon, California — the island’s only locally...

Catalina Marathon rated Top 10 in America by USA TODAY

USA TODAY recently named the Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon one of the top 10 best marathons in the...

Take Islander on Vacation

Retired Avalon teachers Kate Beasley and Donald Beaver with friend Nils Gollersrud outside Linz, Austria. They are pictured here at Pöstlingberg, with...

Bluewater Grill owners release seafood cookbook

For the Islander Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the iconic Bluewater Grill with these nostalgic,...

Sun’s Out, Pickers Out

Courtesy photo Spring weather not only brings back more sunshine, but also the monthly Catalina volunteer cleanup days. Join...

Catalina Marathon – A Family Tradition

By Megan Friess For the Friess family, the Catalina Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s...

Klondyke Klash Golf Tournament

In memory of Swede & Marnice Foote the 50th Annual Klondyke Klash Golf Tournament was contested at the...