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Top photo: Jeff Morris. Bottom photo: John Swapp. They are candidates for the state House of Representatives

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Q&A: Candidates for 40th District House, Position 2

The Journal of the San Juan Islands asked the candidates for 40th District state House of Representatives, Position…

Top photo: Kristine Lytton. Bottom photo: Mike Newman. They are candidates for the state House of Representatives

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Q&A: Candidates for 40th District House, Position 1

The Journal of the San Juan Islands asked the candidates for 40th District state House of Representatives, Position…

Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long has resigned

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Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long resigns; transition options include merged administration with District 3

Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long has resigned, effective Oct. 18. His resignation came two months after he…

Stewart Luckman ... recovering from injuries sustained in sculpture accident.

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Sculptor Stewart Luckman recovering from injuries sustained in accident

Noted sculptor and art educator Stewart Luckman is expected to check in to Life Care Center of the…

The Oct. 13 edition of The Journal of the San Juan Islands: Two sections

Business

Journal multimedia reporter Jane K. Fox wins awards for online features

Jane K. Fox, a first-year multimedia reporter at The Journal, won first place and third place for multimedia…

The Oct. 13 edition of The Journal of the San Juan Islands: Two sections

News

Signs that the real estate market may be turning: Top story in Oct. 13 Journal

After sliding steadily into the abyss over the past three years, the local real estate market appears to…

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Larsen endorsed by Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC and Social Security support organization

The Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC has endorsed U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, for a sixth term in…

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William W. Carpenter Jr. | Passages

William (Bill) Carpenter of Lopez Island, Wash. passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 29, 2010. He…

Opinion

Let the market decide business’ success | Editorial

The prospect of a Subway food franchise locating in Friday Harbor has sparked a vigorous debate over the…

The Friday Harbor High School cheerleading squad. Front from left

Sports

Stereotypes shattered: Friday Harbor cheer squad is moving from standard to ‘stunty’

We all know the stereotype: The cute and popular girl, the peppy outfit, the perpetual smile. There is…

News

Alan Henry “Micky” Minsch | Passages

Alan Henry "Micky" Minsch 91, passed away in Chehalis, Wash. Alan moved to Friday Harbor after the war.…

Opinion

Town, District should try joint fire administration | Editorial

Friday Harbor Fire Chief Vern Long has been on medical leave since Aug. 18. He reportedly told town…

The Style brochure

Life

‘The Style,’ San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce’s business showcase, pulls a packed crowd

San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce's business showcase, called The Style, debuted on Oct. 9. The event pulled…