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Former county information services manager files claim, alleging ‘whistleblower’ retaliation
Former county information services manager George Johnson filed a claim Dec. 16 against San Juan County, alleging he…
Opinion
Bad timing on pay raise | Editorial
The San Juan County Citizens Salary Commission has voted to give Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord a $19,000 pay…
Life
Season of Giving: On the rock, it’s a year-round thing. And you can make a difference
During the holiday season, we are all encouraged to think of our neighbors and open the purse for…
News
San Juan County’s insurance pool settles for $75,000 in unlawful arrest claim
San Juan County's insurance carrier — a pool of Washington counties — has settled an unlawful arrest claim…
News
Orca advocates, researchers oppose dart tagging of Southern Residents; support expanded use of hydrophones and observation
The Whale Museum has asked the National Marine Fisheries Service to abandon a plan to attach dart tags…
Letters to the Editor
Participate in the Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Shop Local’ event, take part in the gift basket drawing
Shoppers: This is your last chance to get in on the Chamber of Commerce's "Shop Local" event and…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciates the McCutcheon Family’s holiday display
Thank you to the McCutcheon Family for the wonderful, continually growing display of lights at the top of…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t miss ‘Christmas Memories’ this week at Roche Harbor
So ends the Stage Left performance of "Christmas Memories" this season. You still have a few more nights…
Life
Bernice Anita Mason | Passages
Bernice Anita Mason, 95, of Friday Harbor, Wash., died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at Life Care Center of…
Life
Large Sun Mask, carved by noted artist Tom Hunt, on display at Arctic Raven Gallery
Arctic Raven Gallery, which specializes in Northwest Coast Native art, is displaying a Sun Mask carved by noted…
News
Brace yourselves: Colder temperatures contribute to higher energy bills
For five days in November, San Juan County experienced a cold snap — with an average daily temperature…
News
Event raises $2,500 for Marine injured in Afghanistan
Islanders raised more than $2,500 on Dec. 11 for Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Billmyer, nephew of San Juan…
Life
Gifts for gardeners in your own backyard | The Garden Shed
I was in line at a store the other day and overheard the woman next to me say…