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The chart above shows the majority of people looking to purchase property in the San Juan Islands are residents of Washington state. The second-most call California home.

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Who’s interested in property in the San Juans? | Guest column

Real estate volume and transaction numbers are increasing, inventory is starting to be absorbed in several of the…

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Earn while you learn; apprenticeship program offered by Spa d’ Bune

Applicants for the Spa d’Bune apprenticeship program should inquire about the program at Spa d’Bune, 669 Mullis Street,…

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Bakery beefs up presence on the plaza

Memorial Day will mark the return of San Juan Bakery to Brickworks Plaza and Saturday’s San Juan Island…

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Real estate: Dollar volume jumps 48 percent in first quarter | Guest column

Another encouraging sign is the number of transactions for land sales on San Juan increased 50 percent as…

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Got an invention? Then this workshop’s for you

The course will cover a wide range of topics that will help inventors bring their products to market,…

Jamie Grifo

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Changes under way at Weissinger law firm

After 25 years in practice on San Juan Island, Bill Weissinger will be selling the law firm to…

Horsewoman extraordinaire Emma Billington recently started her own business

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San Juan ‘whisperer,’ local girl takes the reins of her future

In her new business, Inherited Horsemanship LLC, which she opened in Dec. 2014, Emma Billington, 26, works closely…

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San Juan County Economic Development Council offers free workshop on business planning and financing

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs…

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Better Business Bureau tips to avoid dieting scams

Every January, the goal to lose weight and get in shape is at the top of New Year’s…

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Moving beyond the gas tax | Don C. Brunell

With gas prices plummeting to less than $2 a gallon, some politicians think this is the ideal time…

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Beware of bogus Super Bowl fan packages | Better Business Bureau

As the Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row, the 12th…

Rob Bates & Sandy Montana

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Same business, new location: Mosquito Fleet Mercantile moves house

After seven years owners Ron Bates and Sandy Montana shut the doors on their storefront located above the…

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Cosponsored by EDC, ‘export’ biz workshop in Bellingham

In the workshop, attendees will learn ways to access local resources and advisers to grow their businesses and…