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Suzanne Bryner is a trainer for dogs and their humans.

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‘This is where I am of most service’ | Suzanne Bryner

Lucky Fido Dog Training is the local go-to for professional behavior and training for dogs and their people…

Chanda Stone.

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Chanda Stone — bringing people and wildlife together

At the tender age of 8 years old, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s Executive Director, Chanda Stone, was…

Darleen Nixon.

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Darleen Nixon brings glass to life

Creativity has always flowed through Darleen Nixon. From the smaller beads found in her jewelry or larger home…

Dana Alkebu-Lan

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Dana Alkebu-Lan’s soulful weaving

Island weaver Dana Alkebu-Lan has served in a variety of career paths over the years: chef, event planner,…

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Erin Heydenreich of Betina Roza.

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‘I was a marine biologist, but also a maker’ | Erin Heydenreich

She came for FH Labs, stayed for the whales and found herself through Betina Roza

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 Napier with one of her three sons, who she raised while starting multiple businesses on SJI.

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‘This island raised me’ | Christi Napier

You Buy, I’ll Fly delivery service is in its tenth year of business but is only one part…

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Island Haven Animal Sanctuary has an all-women board.

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Q&A with Island Haven Animal Sanctuary founder Julie Duke

How did you come to the islands?

The Rainshadow team — from left: Kenny Horton, Elizabeth Dinwiddie, Jon Chappelle, Tessa Ormenyi, Anika Sanders, Crystal Mossman and Joel Ray. Lower row: Timi Ferry and Gaelyn Moore. Not present but always working hard: Tommy Allgaier and Peter McWilliams.

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A new generations takes the helm at Washington’s oldest solar installer

From off-grid cabins to the regional grid, one island company is redifining what solar can do

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Soroptimist acts locally for global change

Locally and globally, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor members work to support women and girls. This local club…

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Kailey Genther.

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Ballet for all ages with Kailey Genther

From 3-year-olds to 79-year-olds have been stretching, pointing their toes, twirling and dancing at the Salish Sea Ballet,…

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LWV — Supporting a representative democracy

Submitted by The League of Women Voters.

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EDC, San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, Washington state business agencies offer free event

Submitted by the Economic Development Council of San Juan County.

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“So Much Going On” by Lynne Mercer.

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Halo gallery demonstrates the power of art

From paintings to ceramics and every medium in between, Halo Gallery and Studio is filled with local and…