Mysterious Island: Catalina Channel Balloon Race
Before we begin today’s column, I just wanted to pass on to you, Dear Reader, some of the great feedback I got concerning last...
Conservancy is on the right track
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the dedicated employees of the Catalina Island Conservancy, we thought it was important to set the...
32nd Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup continues the tradition
The Avalon Underwater Cleanup is an annual dive event held on Catalina Island. The event was started in the 1970s by the local dive...
Catalina Express takes cautious path
Wendell and Mary Ann Mitt were at the mole early on Thursday morning to catch the 8 a.m. first boat out of Avalon to...
Avalon is getting a facelift
The remodel of the Atwater Arcade began Friday, Feb. 15.
“We are renovating and adding new shops to the Atwater Hotel,” said Randall Harrel, president...
Mysterious Island: The ‘What’s-In-A-Name’ Game
I have been putting off addressing the topic of this week’s column for the better part of two years now for the simple reason...
Catalina Islander has a new office assistant
The Catalina Islander this week welcomes its new office assistant, Kristy Throndson.
Kristy has lived on Catalina Island for the last nine years.
The transplanted East...
Avalon Rotary gets grant to assist community
The Rotary Club of Avalon has received a $3,000 Rotary District 5320 grant to assist low-income community members with the cost of boat transportation...
Rest in Peace: Janet Ross Given, 1937-2013
Janet Given was reunited with her husband, Bob Gifen, who left us in 2008, when she passed away from a brief illness, Friday, Jan....
Museum exhibit explores OSS scuba use on Catalina Island
Recently declassified documents, photographs and rare film footage reveal the Island’s top secret wartime history and its contributions to modern scuba diving in the...
