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George Rudd

George Joseph Rude Oct. 7, 1941 — July 5,2011 George Joseph Rude, 69, of Anacortes, passed away peacefully…

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County fire districts in negotiation to move fire marshal from SJ to Orcas

County fire districts in negotiation to move fire marshal from SJ to Orcas

Summer is harbor seal pupping season and roughly 1

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It’s pupping season: Here’s what to do if you find a seal pup on the beach | Guest Column

In San Juan County alone, we have about 4,000 seals. Assuming half the population is female and only…

Business

SJ Island distillery offers free tours, tastings over the holiday weekend

The distillery, located on the waterfront of Westcott Bay and a stone's throw from Roche Harbor Resort, and…

4th of July Fireworks

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SJI Fire Chief: celebrate Independence Day with safety in mind

This Fourth of July, the responsibility is upon each of us to keep our beautiful islands safe during…

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2nd Annual Hosta Display | For the record

The 2nd Annual Hosta Plant Display is 12 - 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 at 94 Lowe…

4th of July Fireworks

Life

Check out who are this year’s parade grand marshals and what is happening on the 4th of July

this year's parade grand marshals and 4th of July events

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The printed version of the 2011 Country Fair Exhibit Guide and Premium Book is back

The printed version of the 2011 Country Fair Exhibit Guide and Premium Book is back.

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Two days left to burn

OPEN BURNING SEASON ENDS – BURN PERMITS EXPIRE ON JUNE 30th

Mark Billington

Life

How did the San Juan islands get their names?

How did the San Juan Islands get their name? Who was Juan de Fuca? Why are there so…

D' Boat on d-rocks... the skipper of this 22-foot Boston Whaler

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Skipper of Boston Whaler ends up on the rocks on south end of Lopez

The skipper of a 22-foot Boston Whaler, who is suspected of boating under the influence, was uninjured after…

Opinion

Take a walk — for a good cause | Editorial

Relay for Life is July 30-31, 5:30 p.m. to 11 a.m., on the Friday Harbor High School football…

KO's Subs Ken Oberreit put the finishing touch on a sub sandwich

Business

Family owned and operated, KO’s Subs lands a knockout punch | Business Beat

Ken Oberreit is replicating his past success by featuring specialty meats, custom-made sandwiches and by giving each sub…