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Around Town | San Juan Island business openings and closings

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Around Town | San Juan Island business openings and closings

Several new businesses opened on the island, but some old favorites are gone. To include businesses in the…

San Juan Island School Board candidates address questions in public forum

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San Juan Island School Board candidates address questions in public forum

Correction: J. Alphonsine Haslet-Phillips is still running for Position No. 2, though the forum director said she had…

Two out-of-service ferries cause delays | Update

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Two out-of-service ferries cause delays | Update

A new ferry schedule is released for the rest of July and possibly early August.

Canoe caravan — islander drives hand-made canoe through town

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Canoe caravan — islander drives hand-made canoe through town

By Hayley Day

State vows to “fully fund” education, but local schools may lose out

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State vows to “fully fund” education, but local schools may lose out

Washington’s recently passed budget adds billions to fund public K-12 education, but locally, property taxes will rise, while…

Income-based apartment complex up for sale in Friday Harbor

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Income-based apartment complex up for sale in Friday Harbor

The sale could end the complex’s reduced rent, leaving tenants like Tyler Harrison with few options.

WSTC discusses proposal to increase ferry rates

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WSTC discusses proposal to increase ferry rates

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San Juan soccer coach pleads guilty to assault with sexual intent | Update

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San Juan soccer coach pleads guilty to assault with sexual intent | Update

This is the third case negatively affected by former San Juan County Detective Stephen Parker.

Friday Harbor boater houses floating computer lab

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Friday Harbor boater houses floating computer lab

There’s nothing unusual about Steven Roberts’ powerboat from the outside, minus a few antennas on the stern. Yet,…

Islanders to use area codes for local calls starting July 29

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Islanders to use area codes for local calls starting July 29

Islanders will have to dial area codes to call neighbors, on any phone, starting July 29.

Staff photo/Hayley Day

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Let the good times roll | July Fourth log rolling at Roche Harbor

On Tuesday, July 4, children 11 years old and under competed in a log rolling competition at Roche…

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San Juan Island’s Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade | Photos

Hundreds lined Spring Street in Friday Harbor to watch the annual Fourth of July parade, sponsored by the…

EMS, prevention coalition to receive remaining public hospital district funds

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EMS, prevention coalition to receive remaining public hospital district funds

This year, San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will fund two additional county health providers.