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Volunteers against Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline honored on Greenpeace vessel in Friday Harbor

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Volunteers against Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline honored on Greenpeace vessel in Friday Harbor

To emphasize the impacts of the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline, the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise is…

Fourth of July events on San Juan Island | Calendar | Update

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Fourth of July events on San Juan Island | Calendar | Update

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the town fireworks would start at 10:30 p.m.…

Contributed photo/Jenny Roberts Students doing field work.

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Friday Habor Labs’ annual jazz concert funds local schools

Surrounded by pristine waters and home to a vast array of marine wildlife, the San Juan Islands are…

Race to Alaska boat runs aground on San Juan Island

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Race to Alaska boat runs aground on San Juan Island

A combination of wind and tidal currents pushed a 26-foot Haida sailboat named the Melissa Leah onto South…

Skagit Valley College graduation on San Juan | Photos

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Skagit Valley College graduation on San Juan | Photos

By Heather Spaulding

A Father’s Day Tribute to Bill Ament takes place on Saturday, June 16

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A Father’s Day Tribute to Bill Ament takes place on Saturday, June 16

Correction: In a previous version of this article, it stated that Bill Ament began the Creative Summer Camp…

Staff photo/Heather Spaulding. Tenly Nelson receives her diploma.

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Friday Harbor High School graduation | Photos

The community tipped their hats to the 55 graduates who tossed their caps Saturday, June 9, at the…

Washington state Sen. Kevin Ranker discusses the evolution of the alternative-right

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Washington state Sen. Kevin Ranker discusses the evolution of the alternative-right

Domestic terrorism and militia-style white supremacist groups have been on the rise since early 2000, according to a…

San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour returns with three new stops

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San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour returns with three new stops

New faces are joining a longtime art event on San Juan Island, making the largest San Juan Island…

‘Adrift’ | Local author’s book hits big screen

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‘Adrift’ | Local author’s book hits big screen

Local author hits the big screen

The legacy of former Friday Harbor Mayor David Jones

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The legacy of former Friday Harbor Mayor David Jones

Many islanders may remember David Jones walking about town with his black collie. Those daily strolls were one…

Friday Harbor Elementary Students learn to grow beans

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Friday Harbor Elementary Students learn to grow beans

Teaching children how to grow food and garden has been a master gardeners’ project for several years, and…

Staff photo Heather Spaulding. Eric Kulp talks with his council, Colleen Kenimond.

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Kulp charged with murder; arraignment set for May 31 | Update

A courtroom full of more than 50 family and friends of Abigail Finney gathered to watch Eric A.…