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Adam Parrott and Anne Marie Ryan

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‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ promises raucous fun

Complete with vampires, werewolves, mummies and more, “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” opens July 10…

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San Juan Air flyover

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Islanders went all out for the Fourth of July

Floats lined up, crowd waited in patient anticipation up and down Spring Street as the UW band disembarked…

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Dr. Mike Kuperberg and his wife Jeanne.

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Sitting down with The Whale Museum’s new director

He has only been the director of The Whale Museum for a few months, but Dr. Mike Kuperberg…

Nichael Wessells

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Bachelors of Broadway blends contemporary and classic hits

Three Bachelors of Broadway will be singing their hearts out at the San Juan Community Theatre on June…

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Spill drill highlighted strengths and identified weaknesses in response efforts

The scenario; begining at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, a caller reported the presence of numerous “blobs”…

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Protesters advocating for many programs that are being threatened with budget cuts.

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Voices for democracy

An estimated 1,200 people gathered at the Courthouse on June 14, as part of the nation wide “No…

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Lance McKay, vocalist for EPIC Queen.

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EPIC Queen brings all the Queen classics

They aren’t just any tribute band, let alone any Queen tribute band. EPIC Queen, based out of Seattle,…

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Islanders celebrate the graduating class of 2025

The Friday Harbor High School senior class of 2025 held their graduation ceremony June 7 in a packed…

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Pearl Django

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Pearl Django returns

Island fans will be thrilled to learn that Pearl Django, with their signature style marked by pristine and…

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The historical building that served as the Lavender Farm’s store.

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New life for the lavender farm

The former Pelindaba Lavender Farm could once again become a hot happening destination, this time for art lovers.…

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Wood and light by Jean Shearer (Studio 4)

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More studios and artists to see during the 34 annual Studio Tour

Along with summer, graduation, sunshine and flowers, June also brings one of the island’s most popular events, the…

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Jessica Hudson reflects on nearly a year in San Juan County.

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Sitting down with County Manager Jessica Hudson

Just a few months shy of working for the county a full year, County Manager Jessica Hudson has…

Contributed photo by the Home Trust Holliwalk houses when in development stages.

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Town meeting on HolliWalk postponed

Before the Town Council delved into the consent agenda on May 15, Mayor Ray Jackson and Town Administrator…