Catalina Island Health provided an update to Avalon City Council during its Tuesday, July 28, meeting. Scheduled bi-monthly, CEO Tim Kielpinski shared an update about CIH’s current operations and plans for...
by Brian Randall
For the Islander
More than 184 participants aboard 80 boats converged on Two Harbors for the 2nd Annual Southern California Yachting Invitational, a weekend that blended spirited competition, creative camaraderie,...
Courtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy
The Catalina Island Conservancy has opened applications for the 2026 deer hunting season, which will run from Oct. 24 through Dec. 18, 2026. Hunting tags are available...
The Just For The Halibut Just For The Kids fishing tournament recently held its “gift giving” ceremony, handing out funds to more than a dozen groups that provide programs for Catalina’s...
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as CalFire, recently declared Avalon a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
In response, the...
Although Avalon only experienced 60 percent coverage during the historic solar eclipse, it did not take away from the excitement. A large crowd gathered...
Where the Catalina Islander and KISL introduce you to the voices behind KISL’s live radio programming. This week: The voice behind the voices. Jordan...
Local merchants: sit up and pay attention
Over the last two or three decades, a once-in-a-hundred years economic shift has been taking place. It’s called...
Approximately 350 of Charlie Canby’s friends and family gathered at the Catalina Boat Yard recently, to celebrate his life. Pastor Enrique provided a eulogy...
