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One of Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim moment

By Cassie Diamond

Trial has been set for early May in the United States District Court case of an Orcas Island High School teacher’s alleged assault against a student.

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Orcas Island Middle School teacher charged in federal court with assault of a minor

Yotam Zohar of Orcas Island was arraigned March 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District…

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WA lawmakers consider bills affecting journalism

By Ayeda Masood

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Now available for comment: First draft of Critical Areas Ordinance regulations update

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Cow chaos; a fox feeding faux pas and a returned ring | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

Firefighter Ted McKey hard at work at the structure fire on Feb. 23.

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Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responds to fully involved residential structure fire

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Just before it would no longer be considered, a bill taxing millionaires operating ICE centers gets a hearing.

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Bill would tax millionaire operators of ICE detention centers

By Annika Hauer

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EGC announces OPALCO board candidates – Nominations by petition due March 2

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Dropped debit cards; carousing canine; smashed sign | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Missing Person alert canceled

Missing person alert canceled

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Morris Plumbing & Heating announces new ownership

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WA officials address voting concerns after Trump’s comments

By Ayeda Masood

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Garth McCardle is the new director of the Public Defender’s Office.

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Building the team: San Juan County welcomes a new public defender

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