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Council takes steps to bring Home Trust’s Argyle project closer

To meet the state federal funding cycle for the affordable housing project on Argyle, the San Juan Island…

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‘Parrot Kindergarten’ spotlights a quiet revolution

Breaking science shows animals may communicate and have more sentience than humans realize. “Parrot Kindergarten” follows the journey…

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Islander John Geyman, MD, addresses national health care in new book

Retired doctor, John Geyman, MD, recently published his 24th book about the nation’s health care system titled: “Growing…

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Renegade Orchestra: where symphony meets rock

Clapping, foot stomping and moving to music is what The Renegade Orchestra, performing Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m…

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Kevin Roth’s out of this world robot

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Fair fun

Rain and threats of rain did not stop people from turning out to get their fill of fair…

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‘Beginning to See’ by Amanda Azous.

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Artists celebrate the cosmos in ‘Luminous Reflections: Sunlight, Moonlight, Starlight’ exhibition at Luminous Gallery | Studio

Filled with vibrant colors, shimmering light and textures, the combination of Dana Alkebu-Lan’s weaving and Amanda Azous’ paintings…

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Pepper, Mable and Daphne putting their heads together

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Heaven on Earth welcomes famous new resident

On Saturday, Aug. 9, there is an excitement in the air at the usually peaceful Heaven on Earth…

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San Juan County experiences a tsunami warning

Tsunami alerts popping up on islanders’ cell phones the evening of July 29 caused some panic and confusion.…

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‘Anastasia’: a journey toward finding home, love and family

The young thespians of the Summer Musical Theatre Camp will be showing off their skills in “Anastasia,” opening…

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Perrollaz and Santiago win mayoral primary

As of 11:30 a.m., Aug. 7, 1,637 ballots had been counted and 50 ballots were left, according to…

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From left to right, Mayoral candidates Emilio Santiago, Evan Perrollaz, Pam Hoke, moderator Steve Bowman and current mayor, Ray Jackson.

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Mayoral candidates discuss hot topics at the Mayoral Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of the San Juans hosted a mayoral candidate forum for the Town of…

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Dan Mayes, Kevin Loomis and Owen Kreger-Stickles in “The Drawer Boy.”

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The Drawer Boy highlights the power of storytelling

Though Island Stage Left is not performing Shakespeare, “The Drawer Boy” by Michael Healey, has been called one…

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Alchemy Art Center celebrates new space

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