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Library Director Laurie Orton listens to one of the attendees of the Oct. 22 meeting.

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Islanders weigh in on a new library

Increased areas for meeting rooms, youth programs, book shelving and workshops were among the topics and possibilities up…

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No Kings brings out over 1,000 islanders

Frogs, squirrels, unicorns, orcas, a T-Rex and a bald eagle dressed in red, white and blue were amongst…

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Amy Herdy and Cali Bagby.

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Filmmaking duo highlights unsung heroes

Local filmmakers Amy Herdy and Cali Bagby are on a mission, through their newly founded company Covetower, to…

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Prop. 1 seeks to preserve local health care

The San Juan County Hospital District 1 has placed a levy lid lift on the Nov. 4 election…

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 Left to right, mayoral candidates Emilio Santiago and Evan Perrollaz, and moderator Steve Bowman.

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School board and mayoral candidate forums

Though the crowd was smaller than the previous mayoral forum held by the League of Women Voters, it…

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Students showed school spirit during Homecoming Parade

The route for the Homecoming Parade changed this year. Students put the finishing touches on their floats at…

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Friday Harbor man charged with stalking, several unlawful possession of firearms and drug possession

Preston N. Yip, a 31-year-old Friday Harbor man, was arrested Sept. 24 and is being charged with one…

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Sam Garson holds the “check” over his head.

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Garson wins $50,000 Teaching Excellence award

Students and faculty gathered in front of Friday Harbor High Sept. 30 to surprise and congratulate STEM teacher…

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Lend a hand at the Film Fest

The documentaries have been chosen and schedule set for the Friday Harbor Film Festival running Oct. 23-26, and…

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Smash comedy ‘Blithe Spirit’ opens Oct. 3

Just in time for fall and Halloween, the comedic story involving seances and ghosts, “Blithe Spirit,” comes to…

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Inside the family’s temporary shelter.

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The AbuKhaleds face new struggles in Gaza

Reports of massive starvation and pending famine in Gaza have circulated in the news. The situation has become…

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Christopher White with his drum, in front of Gordon DIck’s “Great Being”

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Behind the scenes of ‘Shapeshifters’

The summer of 2025 has been one of the San Juan Island’s Museum of Art’s busiest summers since…

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Showcasing island talent with ‘Island Songs’

Celebrate local musical talent Sept. 6 with Island Songs at the San Juan Community Theatre. Fan favorites Desolation…