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Journal earns 17 awards in annual ‘better newspapers contest’
In addition to its individual BNC awards, The Journal also shared with staff of its sister paper, the…
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Grand opening of Friday Harbor ‘fine art’ gallery, Saturday
The grand opening of Northwest artist Michael Bienvenu's Friday Harbor fine art gallery, Oct. 4, 4-7 p.m., will…
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Will utility rates rise in 2015?
The OPALCO Board of Directors will discuss utility rates for 2015, beginning budget talks for the upcoming year…
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Taxable sales increase 4.9 percent for first quarter of 2014 | Washington State Department of Revenue
The state’s taxable retail sales totals grew to $27.3 billion in the first quarter of 2014 (Jan. 1-March…
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Pizza, pie, patio and a whole lot more at Van Go’s
The pizza is delicious, and salads equally delightful, and having a patio out back makes an evening at…
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Gates to open at San Juan dump Mondays
The additional day of operation is among several changes instituted by Lautenbach Recycling since the Mount Vernon-based disposal…
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Power of pedal for free on Friday Harbor
Travel Light Cycles and the Port of Friday Harbor have joined forces to make mechanically sound bicycles available…
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For new San Juan cookie company, ‘It’s crunch time’
Whale Tale Cookies makes treats for kids with an educational twist. Each package of whale tail shaped cookies…
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Friday Harbor Labs nabs $46K utility rebate by reducing electrical demand
The Labs recent retrofit includes an upgrade to high-performance linear bulbs and ballasts, and replacement of incandescent lighting…
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New role for Islands’ Sounder publisher
Colleen Smith Armstrong has been promoted to group publisher of the San Juan Islands’ group. She will oversee…
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Northwest Sky Ferry acquires San Juan Airlines assets
San Juan Airlines offers daily scheduled, charter and scenic flights serving the San Juan Islands, Bellingham, Anacortes, Port…
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Free workshop to cover how to plan, and finance
The business and financing workshop will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit…
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New masseuse joins staff at Island Wellness
A 2008 graduate of the Port Townsend School of Massage Therapy, Maia Yip has joined the staff at…