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Mayor Evan Perrollaz and County Council Chair Kari McVeigh after the swearing in ceremony.

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Perrollaz sworn in as mayor

The Town of Friday Harbor officially has a new mayor. Evan Perrollaz was sworn in by County Council…

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Jessica Hudson, Mark Thompkins and Kari McVeigh listen as Brendan Andrews provides a briefing.

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This time, it’s only a drill

Imagine a completely unforeseen nightmare scenario, like an explosion at the courthouse. Let’s say, while it wasn’t during…

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The crowds gather to listen to the Trebel Makers, see Santa light the tree, and sing a few carols.

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Islanders brave wind to partake in the holiday spirit

Fierce winds did not keep islanders away from getting into the festive spirit during the official tree lighting.…

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Representatives from one table talk about the map they created.

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Islanders provide input toward new library

Islanders delved deep into their imaginations Nov. 19, as they were asked to design a new library. Approximately…

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Lions with Verne Howard, owner of Valmark, and Conrad and Margaret Berthold.

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Annual shopping spree brings in funds for scholarships

Carts lined up in the King’s Market aisles and the timer was set to four minutes, Nov. 24.…

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Mayor Ray Jackson cuts the ribbon while Jerry Alhadeff looks on.

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Town officially dedicates Alhadeff Park

The pocket park formerly known as Breezeway Park, located by Palace Theatre, was officially dedicated as Alhadeff Park…

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The many faces of grief

This little island community of ours has faced a number of losses. Over the last couple of years,…

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Balancing the County budget proves tricky

After several budget workshops to balance the County’s 2026/2027 biennium budget, an approximate shortfall of $920,000 as of…

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Seqoia Bair as Punnish Sir.

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Family Theatre brings puns and fun to the stage with ‘Law and Order: C-Rhyme and Pun-ishment’

Audiences will once again be cracking up during this year’s Family Theatre performance of “Law and Order C-Rhyme…

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Karen Lamb.

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Schoolhouse named after Karen Lamb

Author, historian, teacher and matriarch Karen Lamb was honored Oct. 18, as the Decatur schoolhouse was named the…

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Election results

As of Nov. 9, there were still ballots left to be counted. The next count will Nov. 12.…

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The Sanderson Sisters began the parade

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Witches, cows and ninjas, oh my!

Elementary students showed off their Halloween costumes during the annual Halloween Parade Oct. 31.

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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…