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Consumer alert: Workers’ compensation scam targeting Spanish-speaking workers

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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The ferry docks at the Orcas terminal.

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Ferry hopes adrift

The waters around San Juan County’s ferry future grew considerably choppier over the last few months, as three…

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Council weighs new taxes and spending cuts

San Juan County is facing a mounting budget challenge. At the May 11 County Council work session, officials…

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Under pressure, EWUA board signals support for third-party workplace investigation

Facing a standing-room crowd of members, community advocates and its own operators, the Eastsound Water Users Association board…

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Protect your flock: Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

Submitted by San Juan County.

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AG Brown files brief urging Supreme Court to stay restrictions on Mifepristone

Submitted by the Washington State Office of Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Two Orcas residents killed in car accident | GoFundMe accounts for Ella Weaver and David Klein

The Orcas community has been experiencing profound grief after the death of two young island residents.

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Dept. of Health confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards

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Voters reject levy lid lift: County faces hard choices ahead

San Juan County voters delivered a decisive verdict on April 28, rejecting the county’s property tax levy lid…

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The Orcas Island School board of directors met Monday, April 27.

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Orcas Island School Board tackles construction, funding and classroom accountability

The Orcas Island School District board of directors met April 27, approving a major construction contract, confronting state…

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Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Gov. Ferguson, Attorney General Brown seek court order to permit health inspections at Northwest ICE Processing Center

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Two Orcas residents die in a car accident in Chelan County

Two Orcas residents died in a car accident off island on May 1.

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Special Election results

Results are in for the countywide special election held Tuesday, April 28. At issue was Proposition 1, a…