On the air: Merritt Olsen farewell interview

Merritt Olsen. - File photo
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Merritt Olsen.
Tune into Friday Harbor Tiny radio, 1650 AM, to hear San Juan Community Theatre's Merritt Olsen talk with Journal reporter Steve Wehrly about his 12-year run as theatre executive director, life on the island, and more, tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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3:58 PM May 9, 2012 0

05-16-12 Munching on Columbia River Salmon?

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Blogs 12:02 PM May 16, 2012 Whale of a Porpoise, a Community Blog

Safeway’s "Search For Our Next Chef" Competition Finals

This week is the finals for the Safeway Culinary Kitchens Search For Our Next Chef Competition. On May 16 in Safeway's Culinary Kitchens in Pleasanton, CA the 3 finalists for the event will compete using Safeway's 100% natural, signature brand Open Nature. The finalist were chosen after chefs from across the country competed in San...

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Blogs 8:44 AM May 15, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

DITCH AMBER! I’m saying NO TO DOMINO’S!

I have been biting my tongue since this news came out last week.  I was so upset when I saw so many people excited about the fact that Domino's Pizza had decided to "jump into the Gluten Free pizza game" in all of their locations.  They even admit that the ingredients are Gluten Free and...

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Blogs 8:50 AM May 14, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

5-12-12 Just In Time for Mother's Day

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Blogs 9:20 PM May 12, 2012 Whale of a Porpoise, a Community Blog

5-11-12 Now That's a 'Whale of a Fish'

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Blogs 11:00 PM May 11, 2012 Whale of a Porpoise, a Community Blog

Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month at Razzi’s Saturday, May 12

Gluten Free Gyros, Grinders and Pizza's ...Oh My!Meet us at Razzi's Pizza in Greenwood this Saturday, May 12 noon-2 PMPleaseRSVP toEnjoy all your favorite Gluten Free foods from the largest Gluten Free menu in Seattle!All sauces, breads and doughs are Organic and made fresh daily.Each guest will order from the Gluten Free menu and will pay Razzi's for their...

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Blogs 10:19 AM May 9, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Student project sparks support for better trails

A new "puncheon" would replace an old worn out makeshift structure that was beginning to fail, and would improve the crossing safety, while protecting the natural resources in a sensitive area. That was the plan.

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updated 9:00 AM May 3, 2012 0

Three events in one at Master Gardeners spring plant sale

In addition to spring plants, the sale will feature orchids for Mother’s Day and a bake sale fundraiser for the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter.

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8:32 AM May 3, 2012 0

Arrgghh.... pirates featured in Opening Day Boat Parade, Sunday

Sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the theme of this year’s event is “Pirates of the Salish Sea” and the parade is open to just about any kind of seaworthy vessel one can muster: power boats, sailboats and human-powered boats as well.

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updated 12:59 PM May 1, 2012 0

Train to help, rescue oil-soaked birds—for free

Islands' Oil Spill Association is offering a free training class Sunday, May 6, on Lopez Island, for those who would like to help in the search and rescue and collection of oiled birds, in the event of an oil spill in, or near, the San Juan Islands.

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8:11 PM April 27, 2012 0

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