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Port of Friday Harbor candidates, in Nov. 7 election, face off

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Port of Friday Harbor candidates, in Nov. 7 election, face off

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, islanders probed local candidates at a forum on the Nov. 7 election presented by…

Hospital district candidates, in Nov. 7 election, face off

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Hospital district candidates, in Nov. 7 election, face off

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, islanders probed local candidates at a forum on the Nov. 7 election presented by…

Community organizes to try to save Life Care Center

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Community organizes to try to save Life Care Center

State officials also explain a facility citation, which eliminated some staff training.

Island EMS may add paid EMTs to volunteers

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Island EMS may add paid EMTs to volunteers

An extended EMS response time forces staff to consider moving from mostly volunteers to paid EMTs.

Interviews for San Juan County Superior Court judge replacement underway

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Interviews for San Juan County Superior Court judge replacement underway

San Juan County will have a new Superior Court Judge next year, but the race won’t be on…

Affordable apartment may be offered to market-rate buyers

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Affordable apartment may be offered to market-rate buyers

A Friday Harbor apartment complex may lose its income-based rentals during its impending sale.

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Join a global “Thriller” dance this Halloween

The “evil of the thriller” returns to Friday Harbor this October for the third year. Join a global…

San Juan Island School District budget breakdown

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San Juan Island School District budget breakdown

By the end of next school year, San Juan Island School District will have a lower balance than…

Finances, lack of staff contribute to Life Care’s closing | Update

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Finances, lack of staff contribute to Life Care’s closing | Update

Sept. 25 public meeting generates ideas on center’s future

Washington State Ferries’ problem found, but not funding

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Washington State Ferries’ problem found, but not funding

At the Washington State Transportation Commission meeting on Sept. 19, most speakers agreed the ferry system isn’t working,…

San Juan County staff plans to secure affordable housing in town

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San Juan County staff plans to secure affordable housing in town

A public-private partnership may solve San Juan Island’s affordable housing shortage.

San Juan County Comprehensive Plan education sweeps county

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San Juan County Comprehensive Plan education sweeps county

San Juan County Community Development staff is on a county-wide tour to explain the comprehensive plan update.

League of Women Voters to hold general election candidate forums

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League of Women Voters to hold general election candidate forums

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