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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…
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New home for Curves of Friday Harbor
In an ongoing effort to accommodate the women of Friday Harbor, Curves has relocated to 535 Market St.,…
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Friday Harbor hits 2nd-best sales tax revenue ever, but still $1M less than 2007
According to the numbers, the Friday Harbor business community would seem, overall, to be in good shape. But…
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Keep today’s challenges in perspective | Economic Forecast
We enter 2009 with many concerns about the local, state and national economy. But to understand our economic…
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Understand the financial crisis — past, present and future realities
Dr. Edwin Dolan, resident of Lopez Island and author of books and articles on banking, monetary policy and…
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Online video helps businesses plan for, prepare and pay taxes and premiums
Washington State has launched a multi-agency streaming video that gives new and small businesses easy-to-understand basics on how…
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Chamber Downtown Forum meets Thursday, 8:30 a.m., at Whidbey Island Bank
The next Chamber Downtown Forum will meet on Thursday, 8:30 a.m., at Whidbey Island Bank. Joy Sevier and…
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Joy Sevier elected president of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
The following local business people have been elected officers of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce for…
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Boardwalk Bookstore closes its doors Dec. 31 after more than 35 years in business
Boardwalk Bookstore will close its doors Dec. 31 after more than 35 years in business. Owner Bettye Hendrickson…
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Spirit Tree Gifts is closing; offering ‘appreciation discounts’ on all items
Spirit Tree Gifts on Argyle Avenue is closing, its owner saying the store has "run out of resources"…
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Hollywood stuntman is opening a fitness center on San Juan Island
A new fitness center is opening on San Juan Island in January. The new gym, Xtreme Fitness San…