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New compositions and new musicians in Melodious Notes spring concert

Celebrating its 14th annual spring concert, Melodious Notes Over the Harbor returns March 28 at the Community Theatre.…

Chanda Stone.

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Chanda Stone — bringing people and wildlife together

At the tender age of 8 years old, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s Executive Director, Chanda Stone, was…

Darleen Nixon.

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Darleen Nixon brings glass to life

Creativity has always flowed through Darleen Nixon. From the smaller beads found in her jewelry or larger home…

Dana Alkebu-Lan

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Dana Alkebu-Lan’s soulful weaving

Island weaver Dana Alkebu-Lan has served in a variety of career paths over the years: chef, event planner,…

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Soroptimist acts locally for global change

Locally and globally, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor members work to support women and girls. This local club…

Katy Laveck Foster Photography.
Kailey Genther.

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Ballet for all ages with Kailey Genther

From 3-year-olds to 79-year-olds have been stretching, pointing their toes, twirling and dancing at the Salish Sea Ballet,…

Heather Spaulding staff photos.
Eighth graders writing out their answer.

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Knowledge Bowl pulls the community together for the schools

Supporting schools through laughter and learning is why the San Juan Schools Foundation’s annual Knowledge Bowl has been…

Bruno Guerrero photo. 
A generic uninhabitable old house.

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Housing and waste disposal costs spill into code enforcement

Code enforcement officer Rebecca Villaluz reported to the County Council in November that most code violations stem from…

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Islanders take a peek at what a new library could look like.

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New library inches toward reality

Nearly 200 islanders turned out Feb. 12 to catch a glimpse of the conceptual designs architects cooked up…

New conceptual design for the Argyle lots, with parking on the right-hand side, and a common building surrounded by green at its core.

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New site plan for Argyle Lots

The San Juan Island Community Home Trust unveiled four new designs for public feedback Feb. 12, during an…

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Danny and Val Obregon

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The Obregons — love, family and community

He was visiting friends on the island when Danny Obregon first met his soon-to-be wife, Val Obregon. She…

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“So Much Going On” by Lynne Mercer.

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Halo gallery demonstrates the power of art

From paintings to ceramics and every medium in between, Halo Gallery and Studio is filled with local and…

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Concrete batch plant approved with conditions

The hearings examiner denied an appeal of West Valley Holdings’ concrete batch plant, Jan. 16. The mobile plant…