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Burn pile on Turtleback in 2022.

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Land Bank to release strategic plan

On March 26, Director of San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Lincoln Bormann presented the organization’s six-year strategic…

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Washington Department of Ecology shares more on financial requirement rule for oil industry entities

Since the 1990s, Washington has considered a financial responsibility requirement for class 1 facilities such as oil refineries,…

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One of three visual renderings of the Bailer Hill microgrid project. The remaining images can be found on OPALCO’s website.

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Workshop held on OPALCO solar panels

On March 26, OPALCO held an informational meeting over Zoom about the community solar Bailer Hill Microgrid project.…

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Open Thursday - Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., heyday hosts an eclectic collection of unique treasures and vintage items.

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Consignment store owner advises follow your dreams no matter what age

Tucked away in the Sundries Court building on Spring Street, a small resale and consignment store hosts a…

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Laura Saccio (far right) pictured with members of her work staff on a kayak trip last summer. Laura owns and operates the Bird Rock Hotel and Earthbox Inn.

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Laura Saccio continues to combine her love of travel, the outdoors, and caring for others by operating Bird Rock Hotel and Earthbox Inn

For Laura Saccio, business, finance and management were always an integral part of her life. Growing up, her…

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Dr. Jon Kolkin

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Dr. Kolkin shares lessons on life balance and compassion

On Friday, March 8, the San Juan Island Museum of Art opened one of its three spring show…

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Fish for Teeth is growing for the community.

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Fish for Teeth to change structure in providing quality dental care to those who need it

Fish for Teeth, the Friday Harbor-based non-profit that provides dental care for those who could otherwise not afford…

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The 9th and 10th grade team pose with their 2024 Knowledge Bowl trophy and cake. From left to right: Flora Vaught, Vera Schoultz, Eleanora Cohen, and Finn Graham.

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FHHS 9th and 10th grade team wins 2024 Knowledge Bowl

A night of facts, philanthropy and fun was had at this year’s Knowledge Bowl on March 5. Students,…

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FHHS Girls Tennis team at practice on Feb. 28.
Front Row L-R: Hadley Kuzara, Grace Eltinge, Ava Martin, Frankie Pignatiello, Hazel Leighton, Olive Furber, Josephine Lane, Charisse Ho. Back Row L-R: Kira Clark, Georgia Keune, Ava Parsons, Nikky Cole, Meadow Carlson, Norah Leighton, Brie Roit, Sophia Ramirez, Ava Gamez. Not pictured: April Cain, Megan Mellinger, Macy Muir, Alison Power, Charlette Ross, Luma Smith, Phaedra Tucker-Belt.

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Wolverines Girls Tennis brings in many fresh faces this season

The Wolverines Girls’ Tennis Team begins their 7th season under the direction of Kevin Cullen. This year’s team…

FHHS track and field team in attendance at Feb. 28 practice

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Over fifty students to participate in FHHS track and field

This year’s Boys and Girls track team for Friday Harbor High School is the largest group that coach…

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Annie Hutton with two of her honorary “staff” members behind Friday Harbor Pet Supply’s counter. Hutton has raised seven dogs over the business’ 25-year tenure, shuttling them between home and the pet supply.

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Friday Harbor Pet Supply celebrates 25 years of business

Friday Harbor Pet Supply owner Annie Hutton grew up in Washington and had made many visits to the…

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This undated photo provided by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shows LDWF personnel triage an oiled tricolored heron recovered at the Alliance Refinery oil spill in Belle Chasse, La. Louisiana wildlife officials say they have documented more than 100 oil-soaked birds near after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Hurricane Ida. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 that a growing number of oiled birds had been observed within heavy pockets of oil throughout the Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery in Belle Chasse, as well as nearby flooded fields and retention ponds along the Mississippi River

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Webinar on financial responsibility for oil industry

On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Friends of the San Juans along with Washington Conservation Action, Re Sources, Mt. Baker…

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Noel Monin has worked for the San Juan Island Fire Department for over 20 years and was appointed to Chief on Feb. 13.

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Noel Monin to become Chief of Fire Department

The professional service contract promoting Interim Chief Noel Monin to Chief of San Juan Island Fire and Rescue…