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Pay bump in store for some town employees
Along with an additional 8-percent contribution toward health care premiums for all non-union employees, the Town Council reaffirmed…
Business
With new addition, lineup complete at Islanders Physical Therapy
Physical therapist Lisa Alexander brings a wealth of practical experience, three degrees and credentials in clinical instruction to…
News
Waiting game
New rules on wireless communications may be key for better cellphone coverage, but at the moment no one…
News
Soroptimist Face Painting | Slideshow
Once again, the Soroptimists of Friday Harbor, donate their time and artistic talents face painting at the Pig…
News
‘Dancin in the streets’ | Slideshow
The Timebenders performed throughout the evening to what may have been the largest crowd ever to San Juan…
News
Pig War Picnic pie-eating contest ‘takes the cake’ | Slideshow
Surrounded and pressed on all sides by a rapid crowd, the contestants barely had room to breathe… which…
News
Flashback: Friday Harbor 4th of July parade | Slideshow
The annual Independence Day parade, sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, and blessed by buckets…
Business
Rock Island lands school district tech contract
Rock Island will provide the district with 68 laptop computers as part of the first installment of district's…
News
James Robert Owens: 1917-2012 | Passages
Jim Owens joined the Army Aug. 6, 1943. He was part of Company E 1308th Engineer Regiment. While…
News
GOP candidates stump for change on campaign swing in San Juans
Interviewed during a campaign swing through Orcas and San Juan Island on the Saturday before the 4th of…
Opinion
Community loses its balance in access to alcohol | Guest Column
With 7,000 residents and 41 different establishments where one can buy alcohol—where is the balance?
News
County Council calls for expanded review of proposed coal terminal project
On June 26, the County Council unanimously approved sending a letter to Brigadier Gen. John McMahon, commander of…
News
Tops at the 2012 Fourth of July Parade
Drum roll, please. And the winners of the 2012 parade are....