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Local pollution prevention program makes statewide splash
In safeguarding marine waters from potential pollution of derelict boats, prevention is proving to be the key. Nearly…
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Town and county strike deal at Sutton Road
Negotiations among the town, the county and Lautenbach Recyling have been ongoing for nearly two years after a…
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Inside the issues: Of fiber, broadband and OPALCO board election
OPALCO is moving ahead with expanding its Island Network services from its base of fiber optic cable servicing…
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Tug-of-war over Navy jet noise aired in D.C.
‘It was a better reception than we expected,’ — Mike Monson, Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve
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District dinged by state audit… again
The latest state audit of the San Juan hospital district’s books noted that financial controls “are inadequate to…
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New look in store on Friday Harbor waterfront
A freshly revised design for the Spring Street Landing Building is just the start of the Port of…
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Seventeen vie for single FH pot retail license; lottery pick in store
Although marijuana stores in Washington will not open until July or later, marijuana sales to individuals started in…
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Update: Co-op board of directors election draws seven candidates
The upcoming election promises to highlight contrasting views on what direction Orcas Power & Light Cooperative should take.
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Twenty-five years later; in the wake of Exxon Valdez
Although the Prince William Sound fishery, as it was, is a distant memory, David Nash believes that there…
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Drop in property values subsides—for some
Revaluations are now made annually to all county properties, although only one-sixth of the county is physically inspected…
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Dissent climbs over jet noise
The noise from thousands of engine tests and training runs by new EA 18G “Growlers” has generated two…
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Tangled up over tax breaks: Part II
Tax shift cited as cause for concern, scrutiny over compliance with guidelines for current-use programs
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Silverman calls it a career
In addition to a dogged tenacity and unwavering work ethic, former sheriff Bill Cumming said that Silverman will…