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Library fielded questions regarding the levy request

To answer further questions the community might have regarding the library levy that is on the Aug. 6…

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Eric is sworn in as an Eagle Scout.

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Eric Stone joins the Eagle Scouts

Only six percent of Scouts become Eagle Scouts, according to the National Scouts website. April 27, mere months…

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Behind the scenes of an election

People across the country are gearing up for the Primary Elections in August, and even more so, the…

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Experience the war that wasn’t: Pig War Encampment, July 20 and 21

The friendliest war in history may have been the Pig War, a 13-year conflict that determined the border…

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Paws for Play helped shelter pets find homes

Islanders showed up for the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor’s Paws for Play celebration June 23. Some…

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Fire District 3 requests levy for first time since 1963

It’s been decades since San Juan Fire District 3 had a levy lift. According to Chief Noel Monin,…

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Meet the council candidates running in the Aug. 6 primary

Council candidates for Districts 1 and 2 attended a community forum last month to share their views on…

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Teacher Sam Garson on a six-mile hike in Brazil.

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STEM teacher in Brazil

Friday Harbor High School STEM teacher Sam Garson is currently on a week-long expedition with Earthwatch to study…

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A spectacular 4th

Friday Harbor rocked it to the red white and blue July 4th, with another day full of celebrations…

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Kris Kline urges the Town Council to reject the Development Agreement June 20.

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Council discusses Friday Harbor House expansion

American Legion members, Whale Museum staff, and island residents packed the Town Council chambers on June 20, to…

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Roy Rogers with his slide guitar.

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Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings comes full tilt to Friday Harbor

Legendary slide guitarist Roy Rogers and the Delta Rythm Kings will be performing one night only at the…

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Boo Boo James in “Every Brilliant Thing”

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“Every Brilliant Thing” tackles depression with hilarity

Described as heart-wrenching and hilarious, even one of the funniest plays about depression, “Every Brilliant Thing” will be…

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Islanders strongly came out against a trail to Zylstra Lake

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Public trails – no walk in the park

Islanders filled the newly remodeled Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds May 26, to listen…