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Darrell Kirk photo. Training Division Chief Sam Fowler and recruits.

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Orcas Island Fire recruits brave rain, hail and heavy winds to pass live fire training

by Darrell Kirk

Annika Hauer photo. Madeline Johnson, who read the Declaration of Independence at the celebration, titled her painting “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” responding to the question, “What does America mean to you?”

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Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday

By Annika Hauer

Russel Barsh photo. A Glaucous-winged gull.

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Preparing for the next avian flu outbreak

Submitted by Russell Barsh, director of Kwiaht.

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Lawless logging; found fugitive | SJC sheriff’s log

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

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Bill on data center restrictions falls short

By Ayeda Masood

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As Alaskan Chinook crisis deepens, federal court imposes deadline on overdue Endangered Species Act decision

Submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy.

Fuller will not pursue reelection for her position on the county council. Photo: San Juan County Website

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Council member Fuller not seeking re-election

by Jane Fuller

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Legislators consider bills on low-income housing

By Ayeda Masood

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Did you know? SJC processes passport applications at the courthouse

Submitted by San Juan County.

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OISHA completes 2025-2026 middle school-aged sexual health program

Submitted by the Orcas Island Sexual Health Alliance.

Cassie Diamond photo. Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro Woolley, listens to the staff report for SB 5268 during a public hearing Feb. 18.

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Bill would change sentencing for unlawful firearm possession

By Cassie Diamond

Darrell Kirk \ Staff photo The existing solar installation.

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Decatur solar debate sparks conversation

By Darrell Kirk

LSS Photography photo. Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, speaks on the House floor. She has worked on legislation to reduce isolation and restraint for six years.

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Bill would ban some school isolation, restraint

By Annika Hauer