Council selects Enumclaw administrator for county manager post | Update

Mike Thomas - Courtesy City of Enumclaw
Courtesy City of Enumclaw
Mike Thomas
Thomas has been city administrator of the city of Enumclaw, population 10,669, Wash., since 2010. Before that, he was director of the city's Department of Community and Economic Development for five years.

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News updated 5:15 PM May 22, 2013

San Juan Island's Mulligan resigns from OPALCO board

Although no final decision has been made, the board previously backed the broadband initiative as a means to enhance its electricity delivery through “Smart Grid” technology, better conserve energy use, and boost communication capability of emergency service.

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News updated 3:47 PM May 21, 2013

Summer special: 2-for-1 on SJI Scenic Byway Bus

Explore the San Juan Islands for half the price by signing up for a free companion pass ($15 value) on the Scenic Byway bus

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Lifestyle updated 1:43 PM May 21, 2013

Meeker makes it three in a row

Kendra Meeker shot her best round of golf so far this year to clinch a third consecutive trip to the state 1A women’s golf championship.

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Sports updated 1:39 PM May 21, 2013

Big bite for Brann Cabin restoration | Letters

The tiny, amazing, one-of-kind Brann cabin is so very close to being restored; you and your pie can help make the dream reality.

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Letters updated 1:32 PM May 21, 2013

Past comes alive in ‘spooky ‘stroll | Letters

Come to “Ghosts Among Us,” with or without experiences to share, when we meet on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park at the bottom of Spring Street.

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Letters updated 1:31 PM May 21, 2013

Job well done in Olympia? | Editorial

Following just a few short months after the Deep Sea fiasco in Penn Cove, legislation passed this session will help local governments and ports deal with abandoned and derelict vessels, to the benefit of the bays and water of the San Juan archipelago.

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Opinion updated 1:30 PM May 21, 2013

New duo to lead Friday Harbor House

Innkeeper, chef bring nearly 20 years of combined experience to the table

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Business updated 1:28 PM May 21, 2013

Jazzed up for science sake

Opening the doors of research and marine science to student of all ages will take center stage, as Friday Harbor Laboratories hosts its 13th annual Jazz at the Labs showcase on Saturday, June 1.

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Entertainment updated 1:25 PM May 21, 2013

Interest proves uneven in race for public office

Incumbent Felix Menjivar will face a pair of opponents in the race for Position 3 on the town council. Meanwhile, Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher and 21 other candidates are unopposed for election.

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News updated 7:23 PM May 20, 2013

Geraldine (Jerrie) Percich: 1930 — 2013 | Passages

For the last 30 years, when not wintering in Lake Havasu, Ariz., Jerrie and Marty lived at Percich Pond on Wold Road. They, together with Walt and Jean Heidenreich, built the lake in 1972 and their cabin was always full of friends and family.

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Community 7:08 PM May 20, 2013

Question of the Day

Will you be on island for Memorial Day?