An Islander on living through Typhoon Bavi

Jim Watson is the author of Mysterious Island Catalina, available on Amazon and in stores in Avalon and Two Harbors. There is something so vast and clean about the Pacific Ocean. Unlike...

Children’s Dental Health Clinic honors legacy of late Avalon Mayor Ralph Morrow

The Children’s Dental Health Clinic (CDHC) hosted an intimate gathering at its satellite clinic on the Avalon K-12 School campus in July to honor the late, multi-term Avalon Mayor Ralph Morrow...

Conservancy names Kate Wheeler as president and CEO

The Catalina Island Conservancy Board of Directors and Benefactor Members have selected Kate Wheeler as the organization’s next president and CEO. She will begin Sept. 8. “Kate’s appointment is an exciting moment...

Catalinaville raises record-breaking $5.1 million for new hospital

A new replacement hospital for Catalina Island is no longer just a vision. It is coming into focus. On Aug. 1, the Catalina Island Health Foundation raised an extraordinary $5.1 million in...

Council OKs amendment to Mole project

The City Council this week unanimously approved an amendment to the contract with Jordahl Construction, Inc. for the Cabrillo Mole Rehabilitation project. The increase would be for a maximum of $110,000...

Bucks from Bobby program continues to provide for Avalon youths

Buck’s From Bobby, a local charitable organization, continues to provide opportunities for our local youth to expand their horizons. Just recently we sent 5 local boys to two different basketball camps...

Judge will decide fate of Catalina deer

With the ironic opening of what could be the last deer-hunting season on Catalina Island coming Oct. 24, the Catalina Island Conservancy announced this week that it will begin its own...

Volunteers dig into meaningful work on Catalina

Restoring landscapes, improving trails and cleaning up the coastline are just a few of the Conservancy’s ongoing responsibilities. This work occurs across 42,000 acres...

Island Museum welcomes ‘William Wrigley Jr.’ back to Catalina for exhibition

On Feb. 16, 2019—nearly 100 years to the date—the Catalina Island Museum and close to 150 members and guests celebrated William Wrigley Jr.’s purchase...

Letters to the Editor

Harbor needs a better internet connection I have been coming to Catalina for over 30 years on our parents boat and absolutely adore Avalon. I...

New publisher assumes duties at Islander

Effective Friday, June 2, 2023, Steven Remery is no longer employed by or associated with the Catalina Islander. We are pleased to announce that...

Sheriff’s Log: July 13 to July 19, 2023

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of July 13 to July 19, 2023. All suspects are presumed innocent...

Sheriff’s Log: March 7 to March 13, 2024

The following is the Avalon’s Sheriff’s Stations significant incidents report for the period of March 7 to March 13, 2024. All suspects are presumed innocent...

Movies offered monthly by Catalina Island Museum

The new year is bringing about changes in the movie offerings around Avalon. In response to these changes, the Catalina Island Museum just announced...

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Steven Douglas Eddy Jr, 55

Steven Douglas Eddy Jr., 55 years old, of Avalon, CA died on Feb. 21, 2026, in La Jolla, CA. His cause of death was...

Letters to the Editor: Published Jan. 23, 2026

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...

Celebrating Charlie Canby

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...

Acclaimed artist debuts new work inspired by Avalon

The Catalina Museum of Art & History is proud to present From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of Sonia Romero, an intimate and...

Letters to the Editor: published April 4,2025

We were so saddened to learn of Lolo’s passing. I’m sure you could fill every edition until summer with condolences and memories from those...