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Century celebration | San Juan Islander turns 100
On April 16, Doris Gilbreath partied like it was 1918.
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San Juan Island farm offers produce, meat and eggs, year-round
Drive eight minutes out of Friday Harbor, and food purveyors will find a new supermarket. No, it’s not…
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Report states San Juan Islanders healthiest among state
If Washingtonians want to be healthier, they’ll move to the San Juan Islands.
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Friday Harbor students honor Columbine victims in school walkout
Before Abby Margolis was even born, 13 victims were killed in a school shooting at Columbine High School.
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Friday Harbor drivers ignore detour signs, head into one-way traffic
Every day, Brenna Woods witnesses the same traffic violation, over and over again, while at her McDonald Street…
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Around Town | Updates on Friday Harbor roundabout, land bank purchases, San Juan Island’s sixth-grade move, and more
The following are updates on news around San Juan Island.
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San Juan Islanders look to end cycle of waste with annual cleanup event, waste prevention
Editor’s note: The event’s after-party at San Juan Island Brewery was originally going to offer volunteers pints for…
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‘Good Kids’ explores rape culture in social media age
Ula Grace was 11 years old when a 16-year-old girl was raped by two high school football players…
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Port of Friday Harbor commissioners approve Jensen shipyard purchase
A nearly century-old island business will be turned over to the Port of Friday Harbor. Port commissioners unanimously…
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San Juan Island fire, hospital districts talk EMS merger in first public meeting
The debate on whether to combine emergency medical services with the fire department comes down to services and…
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Port of Friday Harbor picks Anacortes company to possibly run Jensen’s shipyard | Update
Editor’s note: Read a recap of the port’s April 11 meeting in this article.
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Seventeen-syllable Sailing | San Juan Islander wins Washington State Ferries haiku contest
If you think that sailing to the San Juan Islands is as pretty as a poem, you’re not…
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New Washington state laws to impact San Juan County
A quick state Legislative session brought fast results that will impact local issues including the environment, health and…