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New record, berth at State for Friday Harbor's Blackmon | Track & Field
Friday Harbor sophomore Willie Blackmon, far left, shattered the school record (his own) and clinched a berth at the state 1A Track & Field Meet with a time of 41.31 seconds in the 300 meter hurdles Saturday, at the Tri-District championships at Kings High School. - Journal file photo May 19 2013, 2:30 PM With a time of 41.31 seconds, Blackmon claimed the Tri-District 300-meter hurdle crown May 18, at King's High School, and eclipsed the Friday Harbor High School record for the fourth time in two years, after setting a new school best in the event as a freshman.
County manager candidates: and then there were two
May 19 2013, 12:16 PM The county manager, who is expected to be paid about $150,000 a year, will assist the new 3-person county council in overseeing the functions of local government and those departments not managed by another elected county official, such as the sheriff, auditor or prosecuting attorney.
Fawn season: four tips to help them along the way
Black-tailed Deer fawns, like the one pictured here, are in abundance in the San Juan Islands in the month of May. Read the accompanying article by Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation to find out how you can increase their chances for survival.   - Contributed photo/Wolf Hollow May 17 2013, 6:05 PM For the first 2 or 3 weeks Black-tailed Deer fawns are small and vulnerable. You can help reduce the number of fawns that are injured or separated from their mother by following these guidelines...
Orcas woman contests 5-year prison term
May 17 2013, 11:22 AM Judge cites long record of drug, property crimes for length of latest sentence, 60 months in prison.
County prevails in 'open meetings' lawsuit; appeal 'likely'
May 17 2013, 11:21 AM Although Judge Alan Hancock discussed and dismissed a number of factual and legal issues associated with the case, the crux of his decision, based upon Washington appellate precedents, stated that, “for the purposes of OPMA, a meeting occurs only if a majority or quorum of the governing body is present.”
Stillpoint students named sem-finalists in state literary contest
Semi-finalist in the state 2013 May 16 2013, 4:43 PM Ula Grace and Eden Light of Friday Harbor's Stillpoint School were selected as semifinalists in Washington state's 2013 "Letters About Literature" program. Ula, a 6th grader, and Eden, in 5th grade, were chosen for the semifinalist award from roughly 3,400 students Washington state.
Consignment Treasures seeks new land-use permit
May 16 2013, 2:02 PM The new permit application seeks approval of construction plans, change of use of two buildings, and for approval of drop-off of all recyclables.
New era: good time for change in attitude | Letters
May 16 2013, 10:18 AM What is recommended is a wholehearted commitment to the belief that citizen property owners should make the decisions about development, and that county employees should be facilitators of their intentions. And more importantly, that citizens’ interests and not political agendas should be their ascendant concern.
A Dog Gone Good contest
First Place Winner: Coco Chanel  - Contributed photo May 16 2013, 8:31 AM Coco runs away with first place, outpaces the pack by 50 votes
New face for historic Friday Harbor home
Acanthus Antiques’ Jenny Prescott and mother Barbara enjoy the celebration and gathering in which Prescott was presented the town’s ‘Partners in Preservation May 16 2013, 8:17 AM She was honored by the Town of Friday Harbor as the 2013 recipient of the “Partners in Preservation” award, May 8, on the front steps of the restored bungalow at 460 Argyle Avenue.