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Funhouse celebrates 25 years of nurturing island kids

For 25 years, a special place on Orcas has strived to help every child feel included.

Rental Housing Association of Washington members gather in opposition of HB 1217 at the Senate Housing committee on March 19. Contributed photo.

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Rent cap law continues to move despite objections

By Mary Feusner

Dee Anne Finken, volunteer with the League of Women Voters of Washington, left, interviewed by the Centralia Daily Chronicle after a public hearing. Contributed photo.

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Debate continues on fund to aid journalism

By Mary Feusner

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Orcas Island High School’s Haley Cruz Winchell named ‘Coach of the Year’

by Declan O’Malley

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Trespassing transgressions; suspected skeleton | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

Teen delegates at the Know Your Government Conference. Contributed photo.

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San Juan County 4-H teen delegates excel at Know Your Government Conference

by Clinton Gauthier

Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, speaks on the floor of the Senate. Photo supplied by Washington State Senate.

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Senate votes to shield medical debt from credit reports

By Juan Jocom

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Amazon delivery van vandalized

Submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, argues for House Bill 1232 during a long argument on March 7. She said she hopes 1232 will help living conditions and mental health support improve at the immigration detention center in Tacoma. Photo by Taylor Richmond.

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Living conditions in federal detention facilities questioned; Legislation would allow inspections by state

By Taylor Richmond

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San Juan County establishes interim interisland transportation services as RFP process continues

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Reminder: Cultural Access Program sales tax effective April 1

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Mary Feusner photo. Latino Legislative Day started with dances performed by students from Mount Vernon High School. The group showcased traditional dances from Jalisco and Sinaloa, Mexico.

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Latino Legislative Day draws a crowd | Hundreds gather to protest the treatment of immigrants

By Mary Feusner

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Council begins review of Comp Plan Elements during spring workshop meetings

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