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Chief Steve Marler directs the plan of attack in containing back-to-back fires Tuesday afternoon on the outskirts of Friday Harbor.

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Fire officials seek info about Tuesday’s wildland fires

The two fires, which together scorched about one-third acre of brush near Harbor Ridge Trailer Park on Roche…

Business

Two more island businesses join TripAdvisor ‘Excellence’ club

Captain Carli's Whale Watching Tours has been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013, for the…

An Airlift Northwest helicopter touches down at Friday Harbor Airport during last year's annual Fly-In & Open House.

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What’s the scoop on Airlift NW? Find out Thursday

Watch Airlift NW in action in a simulated rescue, talk with Airlift representatives and meet the company's AirCare…

The bigger picture; Join the lineup at LIme Kiln State Park

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Smile… you’re on Lime Kiln camera

It's easy to be part of island history. Join the lineup at Lime Kiln State Park for an…

Pig War-era re-enactors prepare to present colors at Encampment 2012.

Life

Encampment 2013: ‘peace’ revisited

Re-enactors from across the Pacific Northwest and Canada will converge on the parade ground of English Camp July…

Dorothy Luverne Tanem: 1921 — 2013

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Dorothy Luverne Tanem Owens: 1921 — 2013 | Passages

Dorothy loved to write, dance, appreciated fine paintings and collected many, as well as fine glass and figurines.…

Aviation fans check out a long line of vintage

Life

Activity abuzz at FH Fly-In No. 4

With more than 58,000 take-offs and landings a year Friday Harbor Airport remains one of the busiest in…

Mariluz Villa

Opinion

Between a rock and a hard place | Guest Column

San Juan Hospice offers help for those of us of the so-called ‘sandwich’ generation

Ellen Roberts and Judy Lingerfelt

Life

Wedding bells: Lingerfelt & Roberts

Ellen Roberts and Judy Lingerfelt exchanged vows at their wedding ceremony July 18

News

Give the gift of life; San Juan Island Blood Drive, July 31

Walk-ins are welcome; however, priority will be given to donors who have registered and made an appointment. For…

Letters to the Editor

Local elections tainted; time for ballot barcodes to go | Letters

Here in San Juan County, 10-or-so years ago, Si Stephens sold our voting anonymity to the forces of…

San Juan Island artist

Life

‘Watercolor & Wanderings’, by Connery, on exhibit at the theatre

Artist, author, illustrator, instructor — San Juan Island’s Sam Connery has worn many hats during a distinguished career…

News

Convicted of second felony DV assault, Orcas man to serve five months

A heated dispute over an off-again, on-again relationship, and over possession of an engagement ring, erupted into a…