Whidbey Island Bank, which has a branch in Friday Harbor, will not become Frontier Bank.
New technique not only helps dentures stay snug, but also helps bone structure stay healthy
When Vic’s Drive-In opened 50 years ago June 28, it resembled a drive-in more than it does now.
It was a smaller version of “American Graffiti’s” Mel’s, a mom-and-pop shop where you could pull up, place your order, and enjoy your meal in the comfort of your car — one of America’s favorite eating venues in the Eisenhower era.
There was just the kitchen then, and an order window. There was no indoor seating, just tables along the side and in back. Cars parked diagonally along Second Street then.
Business updates and announcements from around the San Juans.
The Friday Harbor Town Council has long grappled with how to help walk-on ferry passengers connect with rides.
On Friday, coffee breaks and fire hydrant breaks will go hand-in-hand (or hand-in-paw).
Bringing a lunch to work will mean bringing a sandwich and a dog bone.
Workplaces across the country will rollover for man’s best friend.
To commemorate the 10th year of Pet Sitters International’s “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” local businesses are being encouraged to join forces with animal shelters and professional pet sitters to celebrate the great companionship our canine pals offer.
The owners of the RE/MAX San Juan Island franchise will buy Friday Harbor Realty and the combined offices will become Island Group Sotheby’s International Real Estate, effective July 1.
Paul LeBaron, co-owner of Island Group, which owns the RE/MAX franchise, said Friday all employees of the merged companies will be located in what is now the Friday Harbor House building.
San Juan Florist features locally baked and created goods…Friday Harbor Best Western wins award.
The owners of RE/MAX San Juan Island will buy Friday Harbor Realty and the combined offices will become Island Group Sotheby’s International Real Estate, effective July 1. Paul LeBaron, co-owner of RE/MAX, said today all employees of the merged companies will be located in what is now the Friday Harbor House building. LeBaron said he and his RE/MAX partners — Sybil Mager, Travis Mager and Chris Spaulding — are not buying the Friday Harbor Realty building.
About 32 Friday Harbor High School students are involved in a project to produce biodiesel — enough to possibly reduce the school district’s regular-diesel expense by 20 percent.
You take a tree-lined road to get to this place. Turn left at the cottage; there will be a split-rail fence here soon. On your left is an attractive utility shed with restroom. On your right, there’s a large, deep pond surrounded by wetland grasses and plants. Look behind you and you can see Griffin Bay.
Dan Paulson originally built his new building at 669 Mullis St. as a place for the building and trade industries.
Some local business owners have expressed concern about the state of tourism on the islands this year. Gas prices are up, real estate sales and ferry ridership are down, and some are worried that this may mean a slower-than-usual summer season. However, statistics are on the side of the islands’ economy.
