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Orcas Book Exchange changes hands
Don Yerly has been a movie guy his entire life. But now the long-time islander is expanding his…
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Longtime Orcas resident takes over Laura’s Clothes Horse in Eastsound
It’s no surprise that Amanda Sparks has a passion for rich textiles, luxurious fabrics, and cutting-edge fashion. She…
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Ranker’s electric vehicle, farm internship bills approved by House; one step closer to Gregoire’s desk
Bills regarding electric vehicle use and farm internships, both sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, cleared…
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Local surveyor earns federal BLM certification
Greg White, P.L.S., of Archipelago Surveying in Eastsound, is among 350 professional land surveyors nationwide to recently earn…
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Passionate for Pies: Mother and daughter-in-law open shop in Eastsound
It all began in a farmhouse in Maine. When Marie Bigbee met her mother-in-law, Sasha Jean, one of…
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No ADU drawing required this year for San Juan County
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this…
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Good Steward awards seek nominations
It’s time to submit nominations for “good stewards.” They can be individuals, families, or businesses that have made…
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Ideas sought for new logo for San Juan Islands Scenic Byway
What images represent the true essence of the San Juan Islands? Submit your ideas to inspire the design…
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Sen. Ranker’s farm internship bill passes Senate 46-0
Training and teaching the next generation of Washington’s farmers could get easier thanks to legislation passed Tuesday by…
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Real Estate in the San Juan Islands available on islandssounder.com
Real Estate in the San Juan Islands, a monthly publication, is available online on this site. Visit Islandssounder.com/special…
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Orcas Chamber announces 2010 visitor guide
Work on the Orcas Chamber of Commerce 2010 Visitor Guide and Business Directory is underway. Chamber members have…
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Eastsound Sporting Goods and 376-WEAR merge
Two local shops have undergone a winter metamorphosis. Eastsound Sporting Goods and 376-WEAR have emerged as a leaner,…
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Washington Federal’s Eastsound branch awarded for top performance
Manager Rolland Rueb and the staff of the Eastsound branch were honored as the top performing branch company-wide…