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Local builders learn some of the latest techniques of weatherization and retrofitting as part of a five-day training program presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and the Northwest Workforce Council.

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Nine local builders complete weatherization, renovation certification program

Nine local builders have been certified in the latest techniques in weatherization and retrofitting after participating in a…

Jennifer Elise

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IMA welcomes new director, Jennifer Elise

Jennifer Elise has been appointed the director of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park…

Arun Raha is chief economist for Washington State and executive director of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

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Arun Raha, Washington state chief economist, is the featured speaker at Monday’s EDC luncheon

Would you like to know what the economy will bring in the coming year – in San Juan…

Dr. Bo Turnage and Amber Anderson have been certified in the application of esthetic services

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Esthetic services expand in Friday Harbor | Business

Friday Harbor Dentist Bo Turnage and staff nurse Amber Anderson have earned certification for the use and administration…

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Learn steps to effective, low-cost marketing at EDC workshop; Feb. 24

Need to get the word out about your business, but don’t have a big marketing budget? The San…

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State’s top bank regulator named CEO of Islanders Bank

Williamson is the former director of banks for the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, which regulates all…

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Disaster loans available for local businesses hurt by high winds, rain, frosts and freezes

The loans can offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by excessive rain, frosts, freezes, unseasonably cold…

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Griffin Bay Bookstore joins Google fold

Independent and local bookstore customers in Friday Harbor no longer have to choose between reading digital and supporting…

Islanders Insurance began 2011 with manager Gigi Zakula

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Zakula joins Johnsons as co-owner of Islanders Insurance

Gigi Zakula has another hat to wear at Islanders Insurance. As of Jan. 1, Zakula has joined Kerwin…

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Westcott Bay Cider has new partners — and big new plans

Westcott Bay Cider has new partners — and big new plans. Suzy and Hawk Pingree are now partners…

Top photo: Scott Rasmussen

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Rasmussen named editor of The Journal; Walker transfers to North Kitsap Herald

Richard Walker, editor of The Journal of the San Juan Islands since November 1999, has been named editor…

Tom Kirschner is the new executive director of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Vernadel Peterson

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Tom Kirschner is the new executive director of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce

Tom Kirschner is the new executive director of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Vernadel…

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Island Group Sotheby’s moving to new digs in town; Windermere may move to Sotheby’s site

Island Group Sotheby's International Realty will move from the former San Juan Inn to another site in town…