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County Council stamp of approval expected on revision of hotly contested CAO

The most far-reaching amendment abandons the complex, site-specific 13-category wetland and water quality rating system devised by the…

A contoured ramp at the intersection of Blair Avenue and Spring Street helps Aaron D'Errico navigate his motorized wheelchair through the streets of Friday Harbor with greater ease and safety.

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Friday Harbor artist leads battle against clunky curbs, and wins, with ease

Aaron D'Errico says town Administrator Duncan Wilson and Mayor Carrie Lacher needed little convincing to help make town…

The interior of the second floor addition

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Change of plan unfolds at Jeri’s Mall

Plans for a restaurant on a newly constructed second story of Jeri's Mall have been shelved, as the…

Unveiled at a Feb. 6 meeting of the Port of Friday Harbor

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Port seeks input on rebuild of Spring Street Landing, waterfront redevelopment

At the Feb. 6 public meeting to review new preliminary designs for the SSL building, architect Peter Brachvogel…

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Steamed over stormwater? Here’s who to call

Do you have a stormwater problem? If so, Public Works would like to know.

Election 2014

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Henley announces re-election bid | Election

Two-term incumbent seeks a third as chief of county finances, elections

San Juan Public Schools Foundation Treasurer Jim Skoog presents the “big check

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Juniors, seniors reclaim K-Bowl crown

Suleiman the Magnificent, Atticus Finch, Gene Gould and Sacagawea were the answers. Do you know the questions? Except…

An aerial photograph show an area cleared of shoreline vegetation

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Waterfront clearcut at former Mar Vista Resort draws $3K fine

The Honeywells, who won a nine-figure Powerball prize in early 2013, purchased the property in mid-2013 for $6…

Sidewalk serenade: workers with Lawson Construction put finishing touches on a new sidewalk near the intersection of Spring and Mullis streets in early autumn. The street improvement was funded by the Town of Friday Harbor.

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Sales tax hike for roads?

Bump in sales tax would net $220K a year for road projects

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SJC Public Works ‘lock-and-loaded’, ready for snow

In the wake of the massive snow problems in the Atlanta area, San Juan County Public Works Director…

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Do over: Council to push back CAO startup date to March 31

If the CAO takes effect March 31, permit applications filed before March 31 will be considered under the…

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Renewal? SJ EMS seeks 42 percent hike in property tax levy

The current levy, at a rate of 35 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, does not expire until…

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Tesoro to pay $39M for fatal Anacortes refinery blast

On Jan. 29, the federal Chemical Safety Board issued a draft report detailing extensive lapses in safety by…