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Free one-on-one business counseling is available Monday in Friday Harbor

Free one-on-one business counseling is available Monday, March 16 in Friday Harbor from a business adviser from the…

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Direct distributions from an IRA can be made to certain charities without it counting as taxable income | Guest Column

An extension of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was passed recently and direct distributions from an IRA…

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Hillside House Bed and Breakfast awarded ‘Green Eco-Leaf’ rating

Hillside House Bed and Breakfast has earned a rating of four green eco-leafs by completing a 70-point eco-audit…

Join Rachael Ray on her San Juan Islands vacation Saturday.

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Steps Wine Bar and Cafe moving to 123 West St. | Business

Steps Wine Bar and Cafe is moving from Friday Harbor Center to 123 West St., the new commercial-residential…

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18 foreclosures in San Juan County in 2008, up from 17 in 2007

Eighteen individuals or couples faced property foreclosure in 2008, according to a review of Trustees Sale notices published…

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Several businesses take out applications for SBA help; low-interest loans also available for farmers impacted by storm

A Small Business Administration representative is visiting with local business owners this week to discuss low-interest loans that…

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Murray’s Web site offers links to economic resources

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has launched an online “Economic Resource Center” that provides links to federal and state…

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Federal funds available for food expenses

The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses child care and adult care centers for some costs…

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Fund-raising workshop for non-profits Feb. 23 at San Juan Center

Does your organization participate in fund-raising? Do your board members and volunteers have the skills they need to…

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Local cider is a big winner on national level

Westcott Bay Orchards was a big winner at the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition. The competition…

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Businesses ask for after-hours lighting

The ordinance change, requested by local businesses, would allow illumination of signs and display cases after business hours.

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Council may renew utility assistance plan Thursday

The Friday Harbor Town Council will consider renewing its utility assistance program Thursday, 12:20 p.m., during its noon…

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Hawley & Nicholson sells to Hilsinger

Local accounting firm Hawley & Nicholson has merged with Hilsinger & Company, an accounting firm with offices in…