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Around Town: Weavers weekend at English Camp, Aug. 4-5

Cowlitz Nation weaver Judy Bridges and renowned Washington State storyteller Karen Haas will join San Juan Islanders Roger…

Randy Gaylord

Opinion

Prosecutor counters claims of excess government spending

In San Juan County, just 5.5 percent of the general fund was spent on legal services. Only Douglas…

News

Competition for Orcas dump goes into extra innings

Members of the County Council agreed that both bidders, Cimarron Trucking and Orcas Recycling, should address “deficiencies” and…

A perennially San Juan County Fair favorite

Letters to the Editor

Sign up to share the spotlight at the Trashion Fashion show

Those discards, those creative thoughts and ideas can be woven into reality as an “entrant” (it’s an early…

Sea Shepherd's Capt. Paul Watson is welcomed by supporters at the Friday Harbor airport on San Juan Island in March

News

Hot water and high seas; Capt. Watson on the run

Wanted on allegations of criminal activity in the South Sea, Sea Shepherd founder Capt. Paul Watson is on…

Bob Levinson

Opinion

New CAO rules not backed by science | Guest Column

Islanders deserve an explanation from each member of the County Council as to the reason for more restrictive…

USDA officials present a 'big check'

Business

Deadline extended: funds available for marine tech training

The San Juan Economic Development Council's 14K grant will fund training in marine diesel mechanics and fiberglass manufacturing;…

San Juan Island singer/songwriter Rhiana Franklin is the featured performer in SJCT's upcoming Summer Night Concert Series

Life

FH’s Franklin stars at SJCT Summer Night Concert Series

Rhiana Franklin takes a break from workingon a debut EP album in Nashville to perform in her hometown…

News

Town treasurer earns 22nd consecutive state finance award

Friday Harbor Treasurer Wendy Picinich has been honored for the 22nd consecutive year with the state of Washington’s…

An Artists rendering of the Spring Street International School campus

News

More kids, more grades, more space; Spring Street school expands

Phase I of the million dollar remodel will provide live-in students with new dormitory rooms, apartments for dorm-parents,…

News

Presentation: Making Change at Walmart

Find out why laborers, religious leaders and elected officials are joining together in an effort to improve pay…

News

Library closes Monday for computer system upgrade

Monday's Yoga Workshop for teens will meet as scheduled, in the library meeting room. The will reopen Tuesday,…

Life

Whale Museum can train you to be a naturalist, class begins July 28

Don't miss the chance to become a certified, professionally trained naturalist. The Friday Harbor Whale Museum offers a…