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Free painting sessions on Land Bank preserves are back

Led by Alchemy Art Center co-directors Maria Michaelson or Glenn Hendrick, these free three-hour painting sessions will take…

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Sam Leigh is now coaching new drivers.

Business

Driving coach returns to Friday Harbor

By Kristina Stucki, contributor

Members of the Rental Housing Association of Washington await the first reading of the rent stabilization bill. Many of them traveled hours to Olympia for the chance to testify Jan. 13. Photo by Juan Jocom.

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Rent stabilization met with pushback by property owners

By Juan Jocom

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Spenser Hardy Welch

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A night of relaxation with Spencer Hardy Welch

Known for his relaxing piano compositions featuring a unique blend of classical and jazz, Spencer Hardy Welch will…

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Steelhead fish.

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Lawsuit filed over delay of federal protections for Olympic Peninsula steelhead

Submitted by Wild Fish Conservancy

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Business

Local businesses come together at job fair

By Kristina Stucki

Western blacklegged tick.

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It’s tick time again!

Submitted by Russel Barsh, Kwiaht.

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Southern resident orcas start the New Year with sadness and joy

by Julie McIntire Corey

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One of the younger attendees.

News

Islanders speak out

by Journal Staff

Left to Right: Garred Mielke, Jennifer Whalen, and Greg Moses.

Life

The Rec: New owners, new look, new offerings

by Kristina Stucki

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Swimmers get last-minute instructions from Coach Susan.

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Friday Harbor swimmers make waves

The Rec fitness club and swimming pool in Friday Harbor was the host for a swimming meet on…

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A Vagrant Shrew.

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The humble shrew hiding in your garden

by Russel Barsh

Photo by Roya Ann Miller.

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Reflecting on wildfire risk in the islands in the wake of the devastating Southern California fires

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