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Orcas-based Green Builder Media project featured in the LA Times

Green Builder Media, an Eastsound, Wash., organization that promotes sustainable construction and "green" building techniques, was featured in…

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Have a pizza for the food bank and Doe Bay Cafe in January

In January, the Doe Bay Cafe is donating one dollar of each pizza sold during its Thursday night…

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Runners will descend on Orcas for 25k and 50k races

Islanders: prepare for an influx of athletes at the end of January. What used to be known as…

Steve Buck is the finance manager for Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands.

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End of year saw boost in real estate market | Guest column by realtor Steve Buck

To all affected by the local real estate and construction industries: the real estate market is improving. We…

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San Juan Islands make the bucket list

The new edition of “1,000 Places To See Before You Die” lists the San Juan Islands as place…

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Local farmers consider seed-growing industry based on islands’ isolation

Contributed by Cathleen McCluskey of Organic Seed Alliance. Organic Seed Alliance’s seed saving workshop for gardeners and farmers…

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Islanders Bank offers tips to avoid fraud

The holidays bring a season to buy gifts and travel. Unfortunately, those activities also pose a risk to…

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Nov. 26 is ‘Small Business Saturday’

Last year American Express designated Nov. 26 “Small Business Saturday,” a day to celebrate and support local, independently-owned…

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Free business planning workshop on Nov. 21

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs…

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Orcas Island featured in National Geographic as an ‘adventure town’

National Geographic.com recently featured Orcas Island as an "adventure town," with tips for visitors on where to play,…

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San Juans featured in Destinations Travel magazine

The San Juan Islands have been featured in Destinations Travel magazine's November green edition. The story is simply…

Left to right: Ioulia and Dave Yerly with their daughter Emma; and Matt and Sabrina Carpenter with their sons Kaiden and Kirin.

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Island Skillet cafe opens in Eastsound

It's a quiet weekday morning at the Island Skillet. A smattering of diners leisurely indulge in the eatery's…

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Chantelle Hildreth’s book selected as finalist by USA Book News

Orcas Islander Chantrelle Hildreth's book, "Once In A Lifetime Dog, My Borisangel" has been selected as a Award…